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I’m in the process of purchasing a two family home in Massachusetts. This home would be occupied by my grown children, who would pay rent to me. Although some of the homes I’ve visited are vacant, others have tenants with leases. Does anyone know the guidelines in Massachusetts for evicting tenants? Would it be more trouble than its worth… should I stick with vacant homes?

The lease is not your problem. You should have in your sales contract that the property must be vacant prior to closing. You might also charge a fee for any day after closing that the you are unable to occupy the property based on the buyer not delivering the property to you as per the sales contract.

If you don’t have something similar in your sales contract and allow the real estate agent or seller to tell you not to worry it will be taken Care of. Trust me it will not be taken care of and at closing they will say this is not in the sales contract and we thought you knew the tenants were there and had a lease.

It is then then up to the current owner to deliver the property to you in the condition that you require.
Most of us on this forum have no idea about the language in the lease. There might be a clause that state the tenants know of a possible sale and would vacate the property at a certain time during the sale period. There might be a possible buy out of the lease. No matter it should not be your responsibility to have the tenants removed. They did not sign a lease with you. This is the current owner’s responsibility.

If the real estate agent and current owner have a serious problem with this type language in the sales contract, you are better moving on to another property for you and your family.

At the final closing do not sign any docs until you know that the property is in fact empty. Have a walk through the day before closing to make sure that the entire property is vacant. At the closing you might have one of you children or a responsible adult to be at the property and call you prior to closing that the property is still vacant and no one moved back into the house.

I hope this has been of some benefit to you, good luck.

"FIGHT ON"

4 Wyman Lane, Hopkinton, MA 01748
Bill Gassett
http://www.sellmyhomeinmetrowestma.com
This home at Wyman Lane in Hopkinton Massachusetts is just spectacular. Wyman Lane is a small six lot cul-de-sac that was developed by Hallmark properties, a well respected design build firm known for their quality and craftsmanship. Upon entering the Wyman neighborhood you will immediatly notice how well manicured the grounds are and the interesting architecture of the homes. All six home have truly distance exteriors that meld stone, brick, and wood siding.

4 Wyman Lane is loaded with amenities and details. As you step into this Hopkinton home you are greeted by a dramatic two story foyer with magnificent curved staircase. The foyer is flanked by a breathtaking study with custom built-in cabinetry, conferred ceilings and French doors. The left side of the home features formal entertainment spaces with a large living and dining room. Both rooms are well appointed with hardwood flooring and crown molding.

The gourmet kitchen in this home is gorgeous and features Cherry cabinetry, a large center island, Granite counters, and high end stainless steel appliances. There is a large dining area that flows right into the famly room. The family room is spacious and bright and is complimented by cathedral ceilings, handsome built-ins, atrium doors, and fireplace with finely crafted raised panel mantel.

The second floor of Wyman is just as nice as the 1st with a stunning master suite with a fireplace , large walk-in closet and a lavish bath. The bath offers his and her sinks with beautiful cabinetry, granite counters, and custom wood mirrors. There are three other bedrooms and a family bath.

Not to be out done the lower level is finished and feels like above grade space. There is a magnificent built-in wet bar area with wine fridge, a 2nd family room, an exercise/gym area, and another catch all room. There is also a full bath.

This Hopkinton home has four bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and has 4768 square feet of finished living space. There is a two car attached garage as well as a two car detached garage.

The exterior grounds are stunning. The lot is 1.05 acres of lush lawn, trees, and plantings. Your will love the Pergola that fits beautifully well with the natural surroundings.

The Wyman Lane neighborhood does have a yearly home owners association maintanance fee of $250.00 to keep up with the common areas.
MLS: 70810184
Price: 1,250,000
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3.5
Sq Feet: 4768
Lot Size: 45698
Year Built: 2001
# of Floors: 3
Garage Size: 4

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http://www.DoloresPerson.com - Plum Island is located just about an hour north of Boston. An 11 mile long barrier island off the shore of Newburyport and Newbury, Massachusetts, Plum Island is a jewel in any season.

Once largely a summer getaway, it is now a year round community, and features The Parker River National wildlife refuge, restaurants, an inn, and of course miles and miles of beautiful, sandy beaches. The wildlife refuge is home to over 800 species of birds, plants and animals on almost 5,000 acres. Fishing, swimming, boating, kayaking, birding, or relaxing on the sandy beach - Plum Island offers a little bit for everyone. And of course you’re just a stones throw to nearby historic Newburyport for even more shopping and restaurants.

With almost 2100 square feet of living space, this dramatic, custom built, shingle style home is constructed of the highest quality. The spectacular 16 foot ceilings coupled with the high style open floor plan, makes for an incredible entertaining space.

There is outstanding attention to detail and character rarely found in new construction, such as the exposed beams as well as 3 different decks to take advantage of the amazing views. A killer kitchen with the requisite top of the line appliances from SubZero and Viking make cooking and entertaining your friends and family effortless.

For a personal tour of this unique home, call Dolores Person at 978-660-0967

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Adoption is when the birth parents of a child sever all legal ties to their child, and the parental rights are legally given over to the new adoptive family, who are strangers.

Apart from adopting a child from your own country, intercountry adoption is also available as there are also many children from international countries who need a family.

In the UK and the USA, children are usually given up for adoption because they have been mistreated; other reasons are due to teenage pregnancy, or because the birth parents are no longer able to look after the child, or they have given up the child because it isn’t the right sex, it has some form of disability, or because they simply don’t want a child.

There are many different reasons for wanting to adopt - if couples are unable to conceive, if they want to help others by adopting, and now there are same-sex couples who prefer to adopt.

The adoption process varies from one country to another. The ethics for eligibility can differ in each country which can include the age limit, the requirements for same-sex adoption couples, and whether a single person is able to adopt.

Placing a child into care and up for adoption is free in the United States. Adopting fees for the parents vary in different countries, and even in some, to charge an adoption fee would be illegal. In the United States, for adoptions you are given a $10,000 tax credit.

The new parents face many concerns in adoption. The child’s family history and their family medical history may be unknown, or kept secret until the child starts to ask questions about where they come from. This usually happens when a child is old enough to ask the right questions, or when they feel the need to ‘find themselves’. There are always misconcepts about children who have been fostered and this is usually fuelled by the media. Some children are thought of as not being able to develop properly or will become problem, but that is not always the case, as children can fare well when given a new,loving home and go on to lead successful lives. However, many children lose out and some reach the eighteen when they are too old to be adopted and are legally adults. They fall out of the system.

Not everyone chooses to understand or support adoption, although Americans are experienced in it. The history of adoption can be traced as far back as the 18th Century B.C. During Ancient times it was more popular to adopt adults rather than children so that they could carry on the family heritage or to protect the family’s property rights. Men and women single or married had the right to adopt.

Modern adoption laws are based on the heritage in 18th Century B.C. of the Hammurabi Code. Adopting adults was the focus in Ancient Times as a means for someone to follow in one’s footsteps; whilst the Middle Ages set some ground rules with their focus on the adoption of children. Certain laws were placed in order to protect children, so by this time adoptions were dealt with by the court systems. It was in 1851, in Massachusetts, that the first state adoption took place. Rev. Charles Loring Brace was the founder of the New York Children’s Aid Society in 1853, which helped orphaned and abandoned children. He wanted to rescue these children and transport them to good Christian homes. They were placed on Brace’s ‘Emigration Plan’ onto regular trains called the ‘Orphan Trains’ for families to view at each station, until they were taken up by one of many of the wealthy farming families.

Times have changed, although we still want the best for our children, although it is still sometimes difficult to know what that is. Adoption is one of the best things to have happened over the centuries, to give children without a home a good chance to find one.

Abhishek Agarwal
http://www.articlesbase.com/parenting-articles/adoption-important-facts-for-prospective-parents-740298.html

is it all because of schools? someone explain this to me

Because you would have to live in Indianapolis. More people want to live in the Boston Area than there are homes, so prices rise. (Supply and demand.)

1. The land in eastern MA is expensive.
2. It’s expensive to build here, because the labor costs are high, because the workers have to live in expensive MA.
3. Because Boston is a GREAT city to live in, and many people want to live here.
4. Because Boston has a bay to the east, and that cuts the available land. We can’t expand in that direction.
5. Boston is an old city, surrounded by old cities and towns. Getting anything built takes years. That makes the rest of the real estate more expensive.
6. The student population helps somewhat, as there is a ready supply of renters that aren’t too picky.

http://www.ByTheSeaSir.com - Imagine. a home where you can see so far, that you can see tomorrow coming!

Imaginea home so enriched by ancestral history and tradition that it has been virtually impossible to let it go - for more than three generations. This home has remained in the hands one one family since it was built.

Once you arrive, you’ll experience a scene that will take your breath and your mind to new horizons.

This is the ultimate in seaside living. Sit on the huge deck. Relax to the sounds of the ocean. Smell the salt air. Let the sun kiss your skin and the breezes refresh your body and your mind.

Located in one of the most desirable sections of Gloucester, Massachusetts, this home offers a vantage point unparalleled almost anywhere on the east coast. The expansive oceanfront porch offers the best front row seats to majestic sunsets or fireworks on the Fourth of July.

Sited on a quiet dead end street and fronting the Atlantic, this house has unprecedented views of the Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine coastlines.

Located breathtakingly close to the water, it would be virtually impossible to build on this spot today. And despite its close proximity to the water, the house has never suffered any damage from any of the famous storms that have occurred in the area.

The main living area offers exquisite ocean vistas from nearly every room.

The living room, with it’s inviting cathedral ceiling and granite fireplace, offers glass sliders to the deck, blending the beautiful ocean vistas seamlessly inside the home.

A less formal den would serve well as a home office or library.

From the open dining room right off the kitchen, to the expansive covered porch, there is no shortage of mealtime options for you and your guests.

And oversized master bedroom is on this level. An en-suite bath is spacious, with his and hers dressing areas and closets.

And of course, this bedroom takes full advantage of the water view, with glass sliding doors to the deck.

Upstairs, you will find three additional bedrooms, two full baths, one en-suite.

Close to Route 128 with an easy commute to Boston, this home is just minutes by foot from Gloucester’s Plum Cove Beach, and a short distance from the active downtown.

A front row seat to holiday fireworks and evening sunsets awaits the lucky new owners of this quintessential New England seaside home.

For a personal tour of this home, contact Martha Anger at (978) 865-1245.

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A few friends and I are looking to take a road trip this summer from our home on Cape Cod, Massachusetts to Orlando, Florida or possibly Key West. Has anyone ever done this before? How much would this cost, as far as gas/food/lodging goes?

Over $50 for the gas payment and food. So about 75$

DATELINE:  LAKEVILLE, MA…
Keeping up with the latest technology is an ongoing challenge. For Dave Austin, Founder and President of Lift & Care Systems in Lakeville, MA, keeping up with the latest technology is an ongoing mission to better serve the diverse needs of persons with disabilities.

Lift & Care Systems’ introduction of the newly redesigned Bruno Electra-Ride Elite stair lift enhances that goal by continuing to break barriers for persons with restricted mobility. Many times the aesthetics of home mobility devices seem to be overlooked. The latest model of the Bruno Electra-Ride Elite stair lift reverses that trend with superior aesthetics that range from streamlined, ultra-compact design and performance, to a choice of seven different types of upholstery.

Notes Austin “Many people who experience restricted mobility actually use only a portion of their home, or even consider moving out of their home, because of the obstacle that stairs present. Understandably, they are sometimes reluctant to consider adding what they think will be a clunky unsightly stair lift that will detract from the beauty and comfort of their home. This new model will certainly change that perception.”

Style, comfort, and safety have been integrated in the redesign of the Bruno Electra-Ride Elite stair lift. Enhancements include an improved clamping and rail design for remarkable stability utilizing a rail that hides all mechanical components and ensures that installation will not require modification to the staircase. The vertical, straight rail installs to within 6 inches of the wall so that family members and guests will have no problem using the stairs. The use of two wireless call/send controls also eliminates the need for wires along the wall.

A new, offset swivel seat, makes entry and exit safe and easy, even for wheelchair users. The lift has a 400 lb. weight capacity with a generous seat size that adjusts from 17.75 inches to 21.75 inches between the flip up armrests. The footrest and carriage safety sensors also safely stop the lift if even the slightest obstacle is in the way.

Ongoing performance has also been improved with audio and visual coded-diagnostics that save time when maintenance or service is needed. Two 12-volt batteries, continuously powered from any household outlet, ensure dependable performance, even during power outages.

In addition to the redesigned Bruno Electra-Ride Elite stair lift, Lift & Care Systems offers a range of stair lifts made by Bruno Independent Living Aids, North America’s leading manufacturer of stair lifts, including customized curved rail stair lifts and stair lifts specifically designed for outdoor use, as well as straight rail systems.

SureHands Lift Systems
The SureHands system of ceiling mounted lifts enables thousands of users with disabilities to have easier access to the basics of bed, bath, or toilet. It is also amazingly able to assist persons with disabilities with everyday tasks such as changing clothes, standing and ambulating, or even taking a swim or mounting a horse.

SureHands patient lift systems are so remarkable that they have been featured on two episodes of ABC-TV’s “Extreme Makeover:  Home Edition.” During these episodes a SureHands lift & care system was installed to help make a home ADA compliant and enable the resident to transfer and accomplish his normal activities for daily living. This multi-directional SureHands system was mounted to the ceiling connecting the bedroom to the bath, allowing the resident greater mobility, free of floor based obstacles.

Lift & Care Systems, Inc.
Lift & Care Systems, Inc. is dedicated to bringing the highest quality of life to users and their caregivers by providing customized solutions that enhance users’ mobility. To achieve this goal, Lift & Care Systems offers a myriad of products, including: ceiling mounted motors and track lift systems, wall-to-wall lift systems, wheelchair-to-water pool lifts, and mobile lifts, as well as lift accessories such as body supports, a variety of slings in multiple styles, and a number of assisted body positioning tools such as frictionless slides and slide boards.

In addition, Lift & Care features curved or straight rail Bruno Stair Lifts for indoor or outdoor use, rust proof aluminum National Ramp systems, Power Access door openers, and a wide array of other solutions to meet the needs of their clients and caregivers.

Their products are used in private residential homes; semi-professional settings, such as group homes and day programs; and professional institutions, including nursing homes, hospitals and schools. Lift & Care Systems is the exclusive distributor of the patented SureHands patient lift systems in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.

Lift & Care Systems, Inc. is located at 7 Precinct Street in Lakeville, MA 02347. For additional information, or to arrange for a free personal consultation, please call 508-947-3304, e-mail liftcareinfo@tmlp.net, or visit www.liftandcaresystems.com.

Steve Dubin
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