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
Jumbo Loan Limits in Boston: Where the 2026 Line Falls
Is a $1.2 million home in Boston a jumbo loan in 2026? Not necessarily. In Suffolk, Norfolk, and Middlesex counties — which cover Boston, Brookline, Newton, Needham, Dedham, and Milton — the 2026 one-unit conforming loan limit is $962,550. Jumbo is decided by your loan amount, not the purchase pri
Rates Jumped Mid-Deal? Protecting Your Boston Home Purchase
What happens if mortgage rates rise after your offer is accepted in Massachusetts? If your rate is locked, nothing changes, as long as you close before the lock expires. If you're floating, your payment rises and your contract usually doesn't protect you, because the standard Massachusetts mortgage
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