In recent months, homeowners across the country have fallen victim to a new wave of scams targeting property owners. One of the latest schemes involves fraudulent “recorded deed notices” sent via mail or email, purporting to be official documents requiring immediate action. These deceptive notices, which often have a return address of “Washington, D.C.” with…
In a monumental development that could reshape the landscape of real estate transactions across the nation, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has reached a settlement that addresses the changes in the commission structure for real estate agents. The National Association of Realtors lost a $1.8 billion jury verdict last year and was facing other lawsuits…
I recently saw a post written by a funeral home in Massachusetts about a transfer on death deed, that seems to have gone viral. According to Facebook, the post was shared over 83,000 times. That’s how I saw it; because people who I know shared it. Unfortunately, while there are some really helpful tips in…
In December 2019, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act marked a pivotal moment in retirement planning, introducing substantial revisions to beneficiary distribution rules. However, its impact was swiftly eclipsed by the onset of a global pandemic, diverting attention from its provisions. Now, with the nation gradually shifting focus beyond the pandemic’s…
Every year Medicare gives beneficiaries a window of opportunity to shop around and determine if their current Medicare plan is still the best one for them. During Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period, which usually runs between October 15th – December 7th, beneficiaries can freely enroll in or switch plans. During this period, you may enroll in…
A Guide for Realtors and Sellers Last year we wrote an article about changes to the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide affidavit that State law requires sellers of residential real property to provide to their buyers at closing. For Connecticut residential real estate closings occurring after October 1, 2023, there is yet another significant change to…
