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\"Price is not simply a marketing decision—it's a market decision. Marketing attracts buyers. Pricing determines whether they come through the front door.\"

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Why Zillow's Zestimate Can Differ from a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)

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One of the first questions every homeowner asks when considering selling is:

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Questions Every Homeowner Should Ask Before Making a Big Decision

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One of the most common questions people ask before starting their home search is:

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Understanding Mortgage Interest Rates: Why They Change, What Drives Them, and What History Tells Us

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Why Are So Many Real Estate Brokerages Merging — And What Does It Mean for Consumers?

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A Homeowner’s Guide to Understanding Your Real Options

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Understanding Public Records in Massachusetts

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Withholding on Real Estate Sales by Non-Residents. Eff. 11/1/2025

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Simplifying Real Estate Transitions for Seniors

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Do Realtors Really Need to Know Your Finances? Clearing Up a Common Misconception

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A new Massachusetts law, effective August 1, 2025, now prohibits landlords or their agents from charging broker fees to tenants—unless the tenant themselves specifically hires the broker. That means:

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EFFECTIVE October 15, 2025

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In an effort to reduce the risk of Real Estate fraud, the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds has launched a free \"Property Fraud Alert Website\" for property owners to register and receive a notification email each time a...

","url":"https://yourhomedecision.com/my-blog/f/plymouth-county-announces-free-property-fraud-alert","title":"Plymouth County Announces Free Property Fraud Alert!","summary":" In an effort to reduce the risk of Real Estate fraud, the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds has launched a free \"Property Fraud Alert Website\" for property owners to register and receive a notification email each time a...","date_modified":"2025-06-10T14:43:16Z"},{"id":"https://yourhomedecision.com/my-blog/f/radon","html_content":"

What is Radon?

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Consulting with an Estate Planning Attorney can be an lengthy procedure.

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It is critical to periodically confirm and update beneficiaries on all accounts that require them, including life insurance policies, retirement accounts, bank accounts with payable-on-death (POD) designations, and annui...

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As parents age, ensuring their home and assets are properly managed becomes crucial for both their peace of mind and their family's financial security. Four key legal steps—creating a will, establishing a trust, filing a...

","url":"https://yourhomedecision.com/my-blog/f/homeowners-need-a-will-a-trust-a-homestead-declaration","title":"Homeowners Need a Will, a Trust, a Homestead Declaration","summary":"As parents age, ensuring their home and assets are properly managed becomes crucial for both their peace of mind and their family's financial security. Four key legal steps—creating a will, establishing a trust, filing a...","date_modified":"2025-05-31T15:21:42Z"},{"id":"https://yourhomedecision.com/my-blog/f/do-all-wills-go-through-probate-in-massachusetts","html_content":"

In Massachusetts, most wills do go through probate, but not every asset has to.

","url":"https://yourhomedecision.com/my-blog/f/do-all-wills-go-through-probate-in-massachusetts","title":"Do all Wills go through probate in Massachusetts?","summary":"In Massachusetts, most wills do go through probate, but not every asset has to.","date_modified":"2025-05-31T15:10:57Z"}]}