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Telephone and Texting Compliance — Wake Up and Smell the Coffey — Offers to Buy Not Solicitations

In 2024, plaintiff Vicki Coffey allegedly received “numerous telephone calls and text messages . . . seeking to solicit Plaintiff to sell her home . . . .” The first, for example, asked, “Have you given up on selling your . ....more

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House passes ‘trigger leads’ bill

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The House has passed legislation that would ban “trigger leads,” except in limited circumstances. The “Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act of 2025,” H.R. 2808, passed the House by voice vote. ...more

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You Just Hit “Send.” Did You Also Form a Valid, Binding Contract?

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In Boulay v. Boulay, the Land Court addressed whether email correspondence may constitute a valid, binding contract in the context of a real estate transaction. In Massachusetts, a specific pitfall of negotiations via email...more

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Real Property, Financial Services, & Title Insurance Update: Week Ending February 7, 2020

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Real Property Update - Fraudulent Transfer: Real property that was worth less than mortgage encumbering it was not an asset per the plain language of section 726.102(2) and, therefore, could not support fraudulent transfer...more

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Traps for the Unwary: Text Messages, Authorized Agents, and Binding Letters of Intent

A recent Land Court decision strongly suggests that sellers should proceed with caution when negotiating real estate transactions via email and text messages. In determining whether a contract was formed between two companies...more

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