Continental Law Group

05/26/2023

If you're looking for a house, condo, or townhouse, you should check to see if the home is subject to Homeowners' Association guidelines.

In an HOA, you have access to a number of amenities, services, and benefits. Residents, however, may find that regulations and restrictions have more drawbacks than benefits.

Read more about the pros and cons before investing in a property bound by an HOA:

If you have been considering purchasing a house, condo, or townhouse that is part of an HOA, you might be wondering what the benefits and drawbacks are.

05/12/2023

When it comes to buying or selling a home, it's important to stay on top of things.

There are state and federal laws in place that require sellers to disclose certain information before finalizing any deals, but not every issue needs to be disclosed. That's why it's crucial for buyers to ask as many questions as they need to.

To ensure you cover all your bases and avoid any potential issues, click the link below:

A real estate attorney attends the closing and ensures that your rights are protected. The attorney will coordinate the delivery of documents with the lender, handle the payment and allocate payment for real estate taxes and utilities.

04/24/2023

Buying or selling a home requires active involvement.

State and federal laws mandate that sellers disclose certain information before any deal is closed. However, not every issue must be disclosed, which means buyers should ask as many questions as necessary.

Make sure you cover all bases before signing any contracts or closing any deals by clicking the link below:

Although the burden is mainly on the buyer to ask the right questions and obtain a thorough inspection, sellers are still required by law to make several disclosures to prospective buyers.

04/12/2023

Real estate deals often fall through for a variety of reasons, whether it's due to the fault of the buyer, seller, or bank.

Getting approved for a mortgage is one of the most common factors behind a buyer’s failure to close. Typically, buyers are given a certain period of time to find a mortgage, however, a sale may be nullified if they are not approved.

Click below to find out why residential real estate deals fail and how a real estate attorney can help:

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Whether it is the fault of the buyer, seller, or the bank, some deals don’t make it to the closing table. Below are some of the most common reasons real estate transactions might fail.

03/27/2023

Are you aware that trespassers can gain titles to another's land through adverse possession?

It is important to note, however, that trespassers cannot claim adverse possession unless they have met several specific requirements, including:

-They physically entered onto the land and are the sole possessor of it
-The possession is open, notorious, and obvious
-The land was possessed without the consent of the owner
-The possession was continuous and uninterrupted
-The possession occurred for 20 years

Click the link below to learn you can best protect yourself from adverse possession:

The doctrine of adverse possession provides a legal way a party can acquire the property of another in Massachusetts by occupying it for a certain amount of time.

03/09/2023

If you're considering buying a house, condo, or townhouse, you should find out whether the property is governed by homeowners' associations.

A homeowner's association offers a variety of amenities, services, and benefits. Residents, however, may find the drawbacks of regulations and limitations outweigh the benefits.

Consider these pros and cons before investing in a property bound by an HOA:

If you have been considering purchasing a house, condo, or townhouse that is part of an HOA, you might be wondering what the benefits and drawbacks are.

02/24/2023

Why is it important to have a real estate attorney? What do they actually do?

Real estate attorneys are not only well-versed in all of the important details involved in home closings in Massachusetts, but also in all of the contract details and needed information.

Having an experienced real estate attorney by your side is a great way for you to ensure title examinations, title insurance contracts, purchase and sales agreements, and closing documents all fit your needs.

Click here to see if an experienced real estate attorney would benefit your buying process:

A real estate attorney attends the closing and ensures that your rights are protected. The attorney will coordinate the delivery of documents with the lender, handle the payment and allocate payment for real estate taxes and utilities.

02/10/2023

Do you know that sellers are not legally obligated to disclose every flaw in a home's structure if you are considering purchasing one?

However, while buyers are responsible for asking the right questions and obtaining meticulous inspections, sellers still must disclose a handful of details by law.

These details include:
- Lead reports
- Risk assessments
- Letters of compliance
- Letters of Interim Control
- Reliance on a septic system.

Click the link to learn how you can be sure you are getting all the information you need before closing on a home:

Although the burden is mainly on the buyer to ask the right questions and obtain a thorough inspection, sellers are still required by law to make several disclosures to prospective buyers.

01/26/2023

No home is officially yours until the actual closing date.

Several factors can lead to the collapse of a residential real estate contract between signing and closing, including:

•The Buyer Fails to Get Mortgage Approval
•There Are Problems With the Title to the Property
•Issues Were Found During the Inspection
•Appraisal Issues Arise
•The Buyer or Seller Backs Out of the Deal

Buying or selling a home can be complicated, so click the link below to learn what these issues entail and how an experienced real estate lawyer can help:

Whether it is the fault of the buyer, seller, or the bank, some deals don’t make it to the closing table. Below are some of the most common reasons real estate transactions might fail.

01/12/2023

When looking for a new home, prospective buyers are sometimes hesitant about moving into a community with a Homeowners Association.

While HOAs enforce specific guidelines for your home, these communities are often more secure than those that lack an Association. In many cases, it is the role of the HOA to ensure gated entrances, 24/7 security patrols, surveillance cameras, and other security systems are in place to protect all residents.

To learn if an HOA community is right for you, check out our recent blog: https://bit.ly/3X7VyAy

01/04/2023

Continental Law Group congratulates Anthony Gambale on his ascent to partner.

“Anthony has been indispensable to the firm and me for a very long time,” said founding attorney Erik Lien, “It’s my pleasure to name him as the first partner of CLG after almost 7 years of excellent work and, more importantly, friendship.”

Anthony graduated cm laude from the Suffolk University Law School in 2011, where he also had the great privilege of serving as editor of the Suffolk University Law Review.

Since joining the firm as an associate in 2016, he has concentrated his practice on zealously representing commercial real estate clients in various commercial leasing matters involving a wide range of property types and projects in the Boston and Greater Boston areas throughout Massachusetts. Anthony also represents clients in transactions related to the acquisition, disposition, financing, reinvestment, leasing, and redevelopment of commercial real estate, and he provides effective general corporate governance for businesses and investors.

To learn more about Anthony and his accomplished legal career, click here: https://bit.ly/3i8XN7J

12/28/2022

Whether it is the fault of the buyer, seller, or the bank, there are a handful of reasons as to why real estate deals fall through.

One common factor is when the buyer fails to get their mortgage approved. Buyers are typically given a set amount of time to obtain their mortgage, however if they can’t get approved for a home loan, the contract may be nullified.

Click below to read more about why residential real estate deals falls through and how a professional real estate attorney can help:

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