The DeCaro Brothers Blog
Plain-English guides on pricing, listing costs, foreclosures and local market conditions — from Hartford County to the Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg market.
Behind on your Massachusetts mortgage? Learn the 90-day right to cure, the notice-of-sale timeline, and how to sell before a foreclosure auction. Free help numbers included.
How capital gains tax works when you sell a Massachusetts home: the $250,000/$500,000 federal exclusion, the state's 5% long-term rate, and two worked examples.
Selling a Massachusetts house as-is? You still need the smoke and CO certificate, a Title 5 septic inspection if applicable, and lead paint disclosures. Here is how it works.
Who can sell an inherited house in Massachusetts, when a probate court license is needed, and what the sale costs. Plain-English steps for executors and heirs.