Capital Gains Tax When Selling Your Massachusetts Home

Capital Gains Tax When Selling Your Massachusetts Home How Much Capital Gains Tax Do You Owe When Selling Your Home in Massachusetts? Massachusetts taxes long-term capital gains at 5% — the same rate as most other income in the state. When you sell your primary residence, you can likely exclude up t

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What Happens If the Appraisal Comes In Low in Massachusetts? Your Options When the Numbers Don't Add Up

If a home appraises below the agreed purchase price in Massachusetts, your lender will only finance up to the appraised value, not what you offered to pay.  That leaves you with four options: cover the gap out of pocket, ask the seller to reduce the price, negotiate a compromise, or walk away if you

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What’s In, What’s Out: Home Design Trends to Watch in 2026

Back in 2020 and 2021, when we were spending almost all our time at home, design priorities changed almost overnight.  Dining rooms turned into offices. Spare bedrooms became classrooms. Backyards became sanctuaries. We saw a wave of bold upgrades and functional changes as homeowners worked to make

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