FAQ: What is a Principal Forebearance? Is it the Same as Principal Forgiveness?
Question: What is a principal forbearance? Is it the same as principal forgiveness? Answer: No. A more »
Author: Adam T. Sherwin, Esq.
Counterclaims in Massachusetts Eviction Cases
Massachusetts tenants in eviction (“summary process”) cases have the option of suing the landlord who is more »
Third-Party Buyers of Foreclosed Properties: Buyer Beware
The ongoing foreclosure crisis in Massachusetts hasn’t just impacted homeowners. Third-party buyers of foreclosed homes who more »
Moving Day in Boston
September 1st is one of the biggest moving days in Boston. With more than 100 more »
Practice Pointers: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
As a landlord/tenant attorney, I have learned that sometimes the simplest advice is the best. It more »
Loan Securitization and Foreclosure Defense
In recent years, loan securitization has become a hot topic among mortgage lending and foreclosure defense. more »
Federal Programs Available for Avoiding Foreclosure
Avoiding foreclosure can be tricky, but fortunately, help is available. This article from Credit.com provides more »
New Website
I’m pleased to announce that I’ve updated my blogs and website. I hope the new format more »
Recent News: Federal Report Shows Loan Servicers Offering Few Loan Modifications to Borrowers
A recent report from the federal government shows that loan servicers are offering few loan modifications to more »
Pinti v. Emigrant Mortgage: Strict Compliance Required for Paragraph 22 of the Standard Mortgage
The Supreme Judicial Court issued its long awaited decision last week in Pinti v. Emigrant Mortgage, more »