We’re Featured in Personal Real Estate Investor Magazine
Robert Pellegrini comments on Landlord/Tenant issues.
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08, 2015
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08, 2015
We’re Featured on Trulia.com
Getting a house inspected doesn’t guarantee smooth sailing. You need to play an active role in the process. As seen on Trulia.com You can be confident that you’re buying a good, solid house … even if you’re not a structural engineer, plumber, roofer, or professional air quality evaluator. How? You hire a home inspector, of course. This is true for new-construction homes, historic treasures, or your standard 30-year-old find. But wait — first learn about
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08, 2015
Condo Owners Pay Millions in Unnecessary Coverage
Since 2007, lenders have been requiring prospective condo owners purchase insurance to protect the interior of the condo. The problem with this is that the interior of the condo is already covered by the condo association’s master policy. When the condos were built Fannie Mae or Freddie Mack, required the project be insured at 100 percent of the insurable replacement cost. The interior of the units (i.e., all part of the unit which would
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08, 2015
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08, 2015
Statute of Frauds and Agreements for an Interest in Land
Massachusetts Courts have continued to reinforce the language of Mass Gen. Laws Ch. 259, §1 which states “… In Massachusetts, a party may not prosecute a claim for breach of contract concerning [land] … unless the promise, contract or agreement upon which [an] action is brought … is in writing and signed by the party to be charged therewith.” In Von Papen v. Rubman, et al. an oral agreement to lease property was made between
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08, 2015
How To Select The Right Home Improvement Contractor in 7 Easy Steps
After a record setting winter, the spring and summer should see a large number of homeowners contacting home improvement contractors in Massachusetts. As a result, it is important for homeowners to use caution and protect their interests when choosing a home improvement contractor in Massachusetts. Below are some tips homeowners should follow when considering a home improvement project. • When planning the budget for the project, even before contacting a contractor, it is important to
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07, 2015
Real Estate Contract Traps & Pitfalls: 5 Ways Home Buyers Can Learn from Indiana Jones
As Seen on Boston Real Estate Observer! Looking for a home can be an adventure – but buying one shouldn’t play out like an Indiana Jones movie. If it does, it can take some serious legal maneuvering to rescue a deal that could have stayed as safe as Dr. Jones before he landed in India. The traps and pitfalls that await you in the contract phase could spell out problems including: losing your deposit
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06, 2015
Do You Still Own Your Home? You Might Not
Several areas around the country are reporting that individuals and organizations are recording fraudulent documents at Registries of Deeds. These recorded documents are fraudulently showing ownership of another’s property. Even more alarming, the F.B.I. reports that this type of fraud is one of the fasted white collar crimes in the U.S. When someone purchases property, the method to memorialize the purchase and ownership is by recording at least a Deed at the appropriate Registry of
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06, 2015
Tips When Selecting a Home Improvement Contractor
After a record setting winter, the spring and summer should see a large number of homeowners contacting home improvement contractors in Massachusetts. As a result, it is important for homeowners to use caution and protect their interests when choosing a home improvement contractor in Massachusetts. Below are some tips homeowners should follow when considering a home improvement project. When planning the budget for the project, even before contacting a contractor, it is important to build
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06, 2015
First Justices’ Award for Pro Bono Publico Excellence
Robert Pellegrini, Esq. Attorney Robert R. Pellegrini, Jr. was awarded a First Justices' Award for Pro Bono Publico Excellence. He was recognized on May 18th, 2015 for his exceptional commitment to pro bono publico legal assistance in pursuit of providing equal access to justice for indigent and socially disadvantaged individuals across Southeastern Massachusetts. Congratulations!