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How Will Blockchain Change Real Estate?

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Felicity

Real estate recording systems rely on a process for verifying title whose origins go back to 1086 and the innovations Continue Reading »

Regulatory Overreach Harms Nonprofit Lenders

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Felicity

In case you missed it, the Massachusetts Division of Banks is imposing an onerous requirement on nonprofits that provide no interest home Continue Reading »

Law of Intended Consequences

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Felicity

Great article on NPR’s “Marketplace” on how corporate tax credits are affecting the Low Income Housing Tax Credit. All the Continue Reading »

Recreational marijuana

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Felicity

Today is the day that consumption of marijuana becomes legal in Massachusetts. For landlords, this is new and unchartered territory Continue Reading »

Landlords and legalization

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Felicity

The overwhelming victory of Question 4 in Massachusetts that legalized marijuana in Massachusetts raises new questions and concerns for landlords Continue Reading »

Dude: Where’s My Tax Exemption?

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Felicity

Many nonprofit housing developers challenged with rising operating costs wonder why their properties are not exempt from real estate taxes. Continue Reading »

Environmental Justice- Massachusetts Style

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Felicity

The recent news about the lead contamination in the Flint, Michigan water supply got me to thinking about environmental justice and Continue Reading »

Tips for Nonprofits Hiring a Lawyer

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Felicity

Nonprofits on a budget sometimes struggle about how and when to hire an attorney. Getting legal help can be intimidating Continue Reading »

Encryption Basics for Nonprofits- Part 2

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Felicity

Encryption of information that your organization transmits over the Internet can feel very daunting. However, here are some basic tips about Continue Reading »

Development Opportunity Available

Posted on October 17, 2015 by Felicity

MassDevelopment has announced a development opportunity in Devens and Shirley, Massachusetts for senior housing on the site of a former Continue Reading »