For Buyers & Investors

Buying Foreclosures & Distressed Properties in Massachusetts

Foreclosures in Massachusetts and other distressed properties can be a different kind of purchase. Here's what to know, and how I help.

What Counts as a Distressed Property?

Homes that went through foreclosure and are now owned by the lender, which sells them like any other seller.

Homes being sold for less than the seller owes on the mortgage, which requires the lender's approval to close.

Properties that need significant work — sometimes called fixer-uppers — where the price often reflects the condition.

Homes are often sold as-is, meaning the seller won't make repairs.
Inspections matter — they help you understand what you're really buying.
Timelines can be longer, especially when a lender is involved in approving the sale.
Some loan programs have property-condition requirements, so talk with your lender early.
Foreclosure auctions work differently from traditional sales and have their own rules.

Searching for these properties and flagging the ones that fit your goals.
Reviewing the condition and the numbers with you, in plain English.
Writing and negotiating your offer with the specifics of distressed sales in mind.

Tell me what you're looking for and I'll help you look at it clearly.