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Meet the Lawyers of Continental Law Group: Anthony Gambale, Esq.
Anthony Gambale, Esq. joined Continental Law Group in 2016 as an associate attorney. Since then, he has been instrumental in growing the firm’s thriving commercial real estate practice and counseling clients for a broad scope of leasing matters. Leading CLG’s...
Mayor Wu Proposes Implementing Transfer Fee For Certain Estate Sales
On January 31, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu filed a home rule petition proposing a transfer fee of up to two percent on Boston real estate sales over $2 million. As stated by the mayor’s office, the proposed plan is meant to generate annual revenue into the tens...
Section 3A: What Developers Should Know About the New Massachusetts Zoning Law
The amendments to the Massachusetts Zoning Act, stemming from the economic development legislation signed into law last year by Governor Baker, have resulted in a number of sweeping changes. Not only do the new regulations pave the way to reshape town centers, but...
What is Adverse Possession in Massachusetts?
The doctrine of adverse possession provides a legal way a party can acquire the property of another in Massachusetts by occupying it for a certain amount of time. Simply put, this concept allows trespassers to gain title to someone else’s land without their...
5 Common Reasons Residential Real Estate Deals Fall Through
Purchasing a home is a difficult process — and there can be a number of things that occur between signing the contract and the closing date that might make a deal fall through. While the large majority of real estate transactions are successful, a small percentage...
Boston’s Eviction Moratorium: What Property Owners Need to Know
A new eviction moratorium went into effect in Boston on August 31, 2021, sparking criticism from landlords, property owners, and real estate industry leaders. Under the recent public health order, which was issued by acting Mayor Kim Janey, landlords and owners are...