HI I AM BUYING A FORECLOSED PROPERTY IN MASSACHUSETTS AND I AM DEALING DIRECTLY WITH THE MORGAGE CO. DOES MASS HAVE A REDEMPTION PERIOD?

Katie
Home Buyer
Dartmouth, MA

REDEMPTION PERIOD FOR THE PREVIOUS OWNERS TO RECLAIM PROPERY? HOW LONG CAN I WAIT TO GET MY TITLE 5 IS IT 2 YEARS FROM TIME OF TRANSFER OF TITLE? THANK YOU

Answers (3)
Mikeknowssho...
Real Estate Pro
Boston, MA

The answer to this question is NO, Massachusetts does not have a redemption period. If it is foreclosed then the homeowners rights are forfeited anyway. You can easily google these answers up, but I invest in Massachusetts and now this answer.

Wed Oct 28 2009, 19:01
Lori Lincoln
Agent
Taunton, MA

Massachusetts is a non-judicial state. The answer is yes and no. Contact an attorney first and get a title search done. There seems to be some problems with title insurance availability on some foreclosed homes. Seems that many foreclosure sales were not properly foreclosed, in that mortgages and mortgage assignments were not properly recorded at the registry. Please look before you leap. Hire a good attorney.
To answer you question on title 5, it depends on what your bank will allow. Read the Massachusetts court case by going to the attached link

Mon Oct 19 2009, 04:53
Elizabeth J. He...
Agent
Longmeadow, MA
FIRST ANSWER

The foreclosure question should really be asked of your attorney as it's a legal issue.

Regarding the Title 5: http://www.mass.gov/dep/water/wastewater/faqsesi.htm

Sun Oct 4 2009, 19:34

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