Selling Your House in a Massachusetts Divorce: A Boston Guide

What happens to the house in a Massachusetts divorce? Massachusetts doesn't automatically split the marital home 50/50.  It's an equitable distribution state, so the house is divided fairly based on the factors in G.L. c. 208 § 34.  You'll usually end up on one of three paths: one spouse buys the ot

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Selling a Home With Leased Solar Panels in Massachusetts

Can you sell a house in Massachusetts with leased solar panels? Yes, but the lease has to be resolved before you close, and you have three paths: transfer the agreement to your buyer, buy out the remaining term, or pay a termination fee to have the system removed.  Buyouts commonly run $20,000 or mo

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How Much Does It Actually Cost to Sell a Home in Boston?

How much does it cost to sell a home in Greater Boston? On a $1,000,000 sale in Boston, Brookline, Newton, Needham, Dedham, or Milton, a seller typically pays around $55,000 in commission and the Massachusetts deed excise tax combined, roughly 5.5% of the sale price, before accounting for repairs, s

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