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It's pretty cool being on a panel with the likes of Lenn and Carla. I am looking forward to the task, and will, from time to time, reach out to some of the stalwarts I have worked with on AcriveRain for guidance. Elliott www,topkinsandbevans.comActiveRain MasterMinds: Meet Your Outstanding Judges...
01/27/2011
This actually happened. A client of mine purchased two beautiful lots in the West of Boston suburb of Weston. Weston is probably the most exclusive bedroom community in Greater Boston, and there are homes there with price tags of over $20,000,000. My client's intention was to build the home of hi...
01/25/2011
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My current mortgage interest rate, which is of the Jumbo variety, is 3.25%. That could change in November, 2011, but it is fixed at that rate until that date. When it does changes, it can only increase by one percent a year. That means, in effect, that I am guaranteed a 4.25% interest rate until ...
01/24/2011
This is a thoughtful presentation and makes sense. i know in my own situation, my current interest rate is 3.25%, because I have always been a believer in ARMS for people who have jobs. I may write a post about that later on. Elliott www. topkinsandbevans.com Much has been said recently about th...
01/24/2011
Earlier this week, a Realtor in my networking group called me for legal fees and expenses involved in converting a three familyinvestment property into a condominium. As a Massachusetts real estate attorney, this is an area in which I have experience and expertise. I have worked on more than 40 c...
01/23/2011
I got a phone call yesterday from a Realtor who was in the process of taking an offer on a condominium in Boston. He told me the Buyers were with him, and they had a few questions about where things went from there, and could I assist them with the purchase. When I answered the Realtors call, the...
01/22/2011
In an article entitled "Banks Want Pieces of Fannie-Freddie Pie", written by Louise Story, in the January 21, 2011 edition of the NEW YORK TIMES, the author suggested that the big banks, including Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, are waiting in the wings to take over the dispensing ...
01/22/2011
Phil Faranda is a talented writer and a top-flight Realtor in a competitive environment. Even though what he says may ultimately inure to my benefit, I thought you would want to hear these words from a seasoned professional, not just me.New York is an attorney state, and in our area they also pre...
01/20/2011
I am really going out on the limb here, because I am not sure of the standard in my state, Massachusetts, let alone the standard in all the other jurisdictions which have AR Members. All I know is my client recently "dodged a bullet" in the sale of her Condominium because this type of checking wa...
01/19/2011
As a Massachusetts real estate attorney, my practice involves representing Buyers, Sellers and Lenders in real estate transactions. I am frequently involved in representing Lenders in commercial transactions and preparing documentation required to complete a commercial loan. When the Buyer is pur...
01/18/2011
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Realtor's Resource Blog is dedicated to furnishing current strategy and information to the Massachusetts real estate community of professionals and to out of state realtors and REO and relocation companies who need excellent representation in Massachusetts. My law firm, Topkins & Bevans, can cover the entire state of Massachusetts. I hope to use my 40 years of hands-on real estate experience to assist you and your Massachusetts Buyers and Sellers.