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Had a fire? Here are the first steps to take, how to decide between repairing and selling, what happens to the insurance claim, and how to sell a fire-damaged house as-is in NH or MA.

Plenty of Massachusetts landlords decide to sell while tenants are still living in the property: an inherited two-family, a rental that’s become more work than it’s worth, or a building that needs repairs you don’t want to fund. You can sell with tenants in place. Here’s what to know before you start. A sale doesn’t … Continued

Falling behind on property taxes happens more often than people think: a job loss, a medical bill, a parent who stopped opening mail. In Massachusetts, unpaid taxes don’t just sit there. They can turn into a “tax taking,” and if nothing changes, the town can eventually take the house. Here’s how the process works and … Continued

Inheriting a house in Worcester can feel like a gift and a burden at the same time. Along with the property comes probate, possible repairs, ongoing taxes, and often a long drive if you live out of state. If you have inherited a home you would rather not keep, here is how the process actually … Continued