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The Catch-22 Impact Of New Fannie Mae (FNMA) Condominium Lending Regulations

by Richard D. Vetstein, Esq. July 1, 2009 Condominium Law
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Recent Fannie Mae (FNMA) condominium lending regulations are beginning to live up to the hype as having an onerous impact on condominium sales and project development. The changes, made in January, were part of an effort by mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to limit risky lending in a segment of the housing market [...]

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Hiring A Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor: 10 Things You Need To Know

by Richard D. Vetstein, Esq. July 14, 2009 Construction Law
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Sadly, completing a home improvement project on time, on budget and with good, quality work is the exception rather than the norm these days. I have seen homeowners pour their home equity lines and savings into home improvement projects only to see the project left incomplete and riddled with defective and poor quality work, or [...]

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Massachusetts Landlord Tenant Law: A Legal Refresher Course For Landlords

by Richard D. Vetstein, Esq. July 28, 2009 Housing Discrimination
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With the impending influx of renters and students invading the Greater Boston area soon, let’s review some often asked questions concerning Massachusetts landlord tenant law to assist landlords in navigating the rental process.

Screening Prospective Tenants: What You Can and Cannot Ask?
Landlords can legally ask about a tenant’s income, current employment, prior landlord references, [...]

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Massachusetts Security Deposit Law: To Take A Security Deposit Or Not To Take One, That Is The Question.

by Richard D. Vetstein, Esq. August 5, 2009 Landlord Tenant Law
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My last post on this blog and on Boston.com on Massachusetts landlord-tenant law spawned many questions on the Massachusetts security deposit law.  So, I decided to go into more detail about the topic.
Massachusetts Security Deposits–An Overview
Last month’s rent and security deposits are one of the most heavily regulated aspects of Massachusetts landlord-tenant law and are [...]

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Massachusetts Foreclosures Down Almost 60%, A Good Sign or Statistical Aberration?

by Richard D. Vetstein, Esq. June 30, 2009 Foreclosure
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The Boston Globe is reporting that foreclosures in Massachusetts took a steep dive in May, the second consecutive month they have fallen, according to data released yesterday by Boston real estate tracking firm Warren Group.

According to the Globe, there were 582 foreclosure deeds recorded in May, a 58.6 percent decrease from 1,405 during the same [...]

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Guest Blogging on Boston.com’s Real Estate Blog

by Richard D. Vetstein, Esq. July 23, 2009 Blogging
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Beginning with my introduction today by real estate broker extraordinare and Boston.com blogger, Rona Fischman, I will be guest blogging on Boston.com’s Real Estate Blog.
I will be answering questions on timely topics affecting Massachusetts real estate law, including home improvement projects, condominiums, landlord-tenant issues, and more.  I am thrilled for the opportunity.  Stay tuned for [...]

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