It is a pleasure to be asked by the New England Real Estate Journal to write an article on behalf of The Real Estate Bar Association (REBA) for distribution at the New England Land Title Association (NELTA) Conference in June.
In the latest blow to the Massachusetts non-judicial mortgage foreclosure sale process and titles derived from such foreclosures, the First Circuit Court of Appeals (“First Circuit”) invalidated a mortgage foreclosure by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Buying a home is one of the most exciting and daunting experiences of one’s life. When you combine the stresses of a home purchase with those of active military duty, I don’t care how tough you are, completing that task may feel downright impossible.
In the real estate settlement industry, risk is a constant battle we face every day. Financial risk, reputational risk, regulatory risk, compliance risk and more are a threat to our livelihood. In the face of all this risk, we believe our greatest responsibility lies within measures
It’s a closing day, and as you prepare for your 11 a.m. closing, you pour a cup of coffee and notice how relaxed and unhurried you are. There is no paper to print, pens to layout, conference room to set up or a rush to get through traffic.
If you have a mentor, who is it and how have they influenced your personal & professional growth? My mentor was my mother. She raised nine kids while working full-time as a nurse. She led by example in every aspect of her life. She had a moral compass second to none and worked harder than anyone I knew. Hard shoes to fill.
What do you consider to be your greatest professional accomplishment in the past 12 months? Over the past year we have worked with two international companies on local projects.
What advice can you offer to someone who is interested in a career in your industry? Get as much hands-on experience as possible while in law school. Do an internship or volunteer to help an organization with basic legal work.
Who or what do you attribute to your success? Being attentive to clients needs. Be a resource and offer solutions for clients, and not be the problem. Consistency not only with quality of work,
We love comeback stories. We love rooting for the little guy. In this case, the comeback story of 2019 is the story of Worcester, Mass. Worcester proper boasts a population of 180,000 residents, the second most in New England,
