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Massachusetts investor saw inside Madoff scam 9 years ago, but few listened

His repeated warnings that Wall Street money manager Bernard Madoff was running a giant Ponzi scheme have cast Harry Markopolos as an unheeded prophe[...] read more »
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Economic Crisis News January 20, 2010

Here are today's top ten economic crisis news picks. Keep yourself informed. Highlight: John Hussman speaks and tells when inflation will take hold [...] read more »
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What’s a blog worth?

About a month ago, I posted on the tax deductability of the excise tax paid on cars in Massachusetts. Over 50 folks have read this post... read more »
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Massachusetts Probe Is Trying to Get at the Root of Foreclosures

A Massachusetts probe is trying to get at the root of foreclosures and how far Goldman Sachs Group’s involvement with mortgage securitization had con[...] read more »
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Taxing update

Friday the Federal minimum wage increases to $7.25/hour. Adjusted for inflation, this is lower than it was in the 1970's. In another week, the Mas[...] read more »
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Massachusetts Tax Stamps and Other Costs to Sell a Home

One of the things that I have realized over the years while representing Massachusetts home sellers is the fact that many are completely unaware that[...] read more »
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Massachusetts Tax Amnesty: Waive MA Tax Penalties 4/1/10 to 6/30/10

Review of Mass Tax Amnesty read more »
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Are you Looking for Foreclosure Homes?

If your economy is low and you are still looking to stay at your favorite destination with your family members then don’t worry, you can think again! read more »
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Massachusetts Foreclosure Figures Are Mixed and Confusing

The foreclosure numbers of February 2009 were slightly less than February 2008. But it was higher in North Central Massachusetts according to the fin[...] read more »
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Home Selling Costs for Massachusetts

A complete description of all the costs involved with selling a Massachusetts home including Massachusetts tax stamps, Title V, Smoke detector inspec[...] read more »
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Real Estate Short Sales

Everything you need to know about short sales as a buyer or seller of Real Estate. Explains what they are, if you qualify, why a bank would do one, w[...] read more »
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Massachusetts allows 1st time buyers tax credit program for down payments

At this point almost everyone knows that as part of the housing stimulus program the federal government has given 1st time home buyers a tax credit o[...] read more »
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“Honey, Does This Tax Rate Make Me Look Fat?”

A look into the relationship between property tax rates and property values in Massachusetts. read more »
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Handling Offers When Selling a Massachusetts Home

One of my favorite things when selling a Massachusetts home is to receive multiple offers. I know there are a lot of Real Estate agents that hate thi[...] read more »
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Series of Foreclosures Caused by Mortgage Fraud

A string of foreclosures have been caused by a mortgage fraud perpetuated by a resident of Adams. read more »
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