Peskin, Courchesne & Allen, P.C. - Springfield, MA Attorneys

04/24/2021

Real Estate Secretary / Paralegal - 0-4 Year's Experience

Compensation: Salary based upon experience ($40,000+!) We offer frequent Bonuses, health insurance and matching 401K ----GREAT potential for increases in salary for an individual who wants to start a career.

The position is for a full time real estate secretary/ paralegal. The law firm provides free training and education through one on one mentoring with experienced attorneys, affiliated national title insurance companies, and national real estate software companies. Familiarity/experience with some aspects of residential or commercial closings, other legal work, such as prior paralegal or legal secretary work, realtor or brokerage administrative assistant services, property management; or experience in residential loans or banking preferred, however, no experience is necessary. Higher salary for experienced paralegals.

Candidates must have strong people skills, showing empathy and understanding of client concerns and goals. Candidates must be able to work and perform in high stress situations when they occur.

Attention to detail, quick and accurate typing, spreadsheet, word processing and excellent writing skills required. Must be able to work in fast paced environment. Please provide resume and cover letter for consideration.
Related keywords: paralegal, legal assistant, legal, secretary, realtor, loan officer, property manager

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,000.00+/- per year

COVID-19 considerations:
All persons entering the office are required to wear masks.

10/26/2020

Refinancing Quickly & Safely -

Interest rates have once again fallen to record lows (rates for 30 year mortgages are below 3.5%). Now is an excellent time to lower your monthly payment or refinance to a shorter term (15 year or 10 year).  If you choose to move forward with a refinance, we offer a free title update and a 40% dis...

07/09/2020

Effective July 10, 2020, Governor Baker has rescinded the temporary deferral on Smoke Inspection and CO certificates required by the state. More information on this memorandum can be found at http://ow.ly/v4i350AuaXF
All fire departments should resume conducting smoke and CO inspections once the lift is in effect (7/10/2020).

07/01/2020

THINKING ABOUT REFINANCING YOUR HOME? You can save money by using Nyles Courchesne, Esq. as your closing attorney!

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Fannie Mae has announced that over the next six months, they will lower interest rates to the low 3% range for 30-year fixed mortgages. This is a significant drop in interest rates, making right now the best time to refinance. Take advantage of these low rates with PCA Law.

Choosing Attorney Nyles Courchesne will save you money, time and aggravation by delivering a low-cost, efficient, and convenient refinance closing experience. Closings can be scheduled at your home, or at the office with curb-side, drive-up service. You do not have to leave the safety of your home, or your car during this pandemic in order to take advantage of these low interest rates to refinance your home. Further, Nyles has 25 years of real-estate experience, and superior paralegal and office staff.

Nyles offers a discounted attorney fee of $550 for refinancing clients, plus 40% off title insurance, saving you HUNDREDS!

06/11/2020

Here is an updated list of the cities and towns in Hampshire and Hampden Counties, and whether they are currently conducting Smoke Inspections. This list was updated today, 6/11/2020. We will continue to update this list as we hear back from fire departments.

06/05/2020

Meet Attorney Jonathan H. Allen, a founding member of PCA Law. Attorney Allen practices in the field of collections, creditor’s rights and commercial litigation. Mr. Allen received his Bachelor’s degree, magna cm laude, from Western New England College in 1994 and his Juris Doctor degree from Suffolk University Law School in 1997. Visit our website at pcalaw.net for more information about Attorney Allen and our other attorneys and staff members.

06/04/2020

Pictured: Attorney Courchesne’s “curbside closings.” ..
PCA Law is dedicated to providing safe, and efficient real estate transactions during these uncertain times. To ensure that our clients feel safe while signing contracts, Attorney Courchesne now offers “curbside closings.” This allows clients to sign all documents without having to leave their car.

06/04/2020

Here is a list of the cities/towns in Hampshire County, and whether they are currently conducting Smoke Inspections. We will update this list regularly as we hear back from fire stations.

06/04/2020

Here is a list of cities and towns in Hampden County and whether they are doing Smoke Inspections. We will continue to update this list as we hear back from Fire Departments.

03/27/2020

“Curbside Closings” began today at PCA Law with attorney Nyles Courchesne. We have 3 real estate paralegals working hard to keep everything on track and home and curbside closing services to keep everyone safe!

03/14/2020

Dear Facebook Real Estate Professional Friends:

Toward the end of the day on Friday many City and Town offices announced that they are temporarily closing. This means that many of the adjustments and certificates that we rely upon may become more difficult or impossible to obtain which in turn may slow down our transactions. Having the latest documentation such as the last water and sewer bill, evidence of paid taxes,etc., MAY allow reasonable holdbacks to be employed where the information cannot be confirmed by a City or Town. Smoke certificates may be hard to come by unless properties are vacant (I heard at least one fire department has suspended these inspections). These should be ordered immediately.

Also, on Friday I started circulating a provision that I saw in use in both MA and CT to address delays caused by the virus. I recommend inserting this provision under additional provisions to add time to our transactions if they are impacted by our community response to the virus.

“COVID-19 Impacts: The Time for Performance may be extended by either Party by written notice for an Excused Delay which materially affects the Party’s ability to close or obtain financing. As used herein an Excused Delay means a delay caused by an Act of God, declared state of emergency or public health emergency, pandemic (specifically including COVID-19), government mandated quarantine, war, acts of terrorism, and/or order of government or civil or military authorities. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, if the Time for Performance is extended, and if BUYER’S mortgage commitment or rate lock would expire prior to the expiration of said extension, then such extension shall continue, at BUYER’S option, only until the date of expiration of BUYER’S mortgage commitment or rate lock. BUYER may elect, at its sole option, to obtain an extension of its mortgage commitment or rate lock. Notwithstanding the foregoing, said Extension shall not exceed [insert number of days]."

Hope to keep everything on schedule as much as possible!

Stay safe everyone!

02/22/2020

Crumbling Foundations are the "new" enemy of homeowner. As we enter the Spring market, Buyers purchasing homes in Western and Central Massachusetts that were built between 1983 and 2015 should have the foundations inspected by licensed professionals prior to purchase AND take advantage of reimbursement funds available to homeowners. According to recent reports, over 2000 homes in Western Massachusetts and Central Massachusetts built within the time frame specified above may have been built upon foundations containing the mineral Pyrrhotite, a naturally occurring mineral in the stone from the now closed J.J. Mottes Concrete Quarry. The effects of the tainted concrete take decades to appear and result in the complete crumbling and shifting of foundations, rendering a home valueless. The costs of rehabilitation of such an affected foundations range from $150,000 to $250,000 and insurance does not cover the costs:

https://www.masslive.com/news/2020/01/massachusetts-estimates-350m-needed-to-fix-2000-homes-with-crumbling-foundations.html

Buyers and current homeowners can now seek to take advantage of inspection reimbursement funds that are available through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Up to 100% of a visual inspection from a qualified inspector costing $400 or less and 75% of a two core sample test from a duly qualified inspector costing $5,000 or less is available to home owners. Savvy Buyers interested in having the testing completed should arrange to have their inspection costs reimbursed by agreement from their Sellers. A link to the application is here ---->
https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2019/10/16/Crumbling%20Foundations%20Application%20%20Instructions%202019.pdf

Feel free to contact our office to find out how you can include such a provision in your purchase and sale agreement.