Looking to buy or sell a house​ in Massachusetts? A key change has gone into effect when it comes to home inspections.

The new rule, which applies to most Massachusetts home sales starting Oct. 15, prohibits sellers from accepting offers that ...

Effective Oct. 15, waived inspections will be a thing of the past. The post Mass. homebuyers can no longer waive inspections.

The 2024 housing law that Beacon Hill Democrats expect will ratchet up production also included a section to address one pain ...

A new Massachusetts rule bans waived inspections as pyrrhotite-damaged foundations spark a growing homeowner crisis.

Buyers do not have to conduct an inspection, but they are banned from letting sellers know before an offer is accepted that ...

A new law prohibits buyers from waiving inspections when buying residential properties. It aims to give homebuyers as much ...

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