Hu & Associates is a full-service real estate law firm serving Boston and the surrounding areas. Whether you are a first-time home buyer, lender, or real estate investor, we are equipped to guide you through a wide range of real estate transactions.
Hu & Associates has over 20 years of experience representing buyers, sellers, and lenders in real estate matters, and we bring the highest level of legal knowledge, skill, and expertise to every deal. We give each transaction the attention it deserves, and our familiarity with Massachusetts real estate law ensures that our clients are informed and protected at every step of the process.
Above all, Hu & Associates is dedicated to providing our clients with exceptional legal representation in all real estate matters, while keeping legal fees as reasonable as possible.
Although some real estate legal matters in Massachusetts can be handled without a lawyer, that is often not recommended.
In Boston, MA, buyers have to be ready to perform an immense amount of research when they decide to purchase a property. Sellers are required to tell buyers only several things, leaving buyers with many unanswered questions. That’s why buyers often hire a real estate attorney: they know which questions to ask and how to perform the required research before purchasing a home.
A real estate agent typically drafts purchase agreements. However, they often use a template. Since every transaction is unique, the standard template may not cover everything or contain crucial provisions to protect their interests. Real estate attorneys can review the purchase offer or negotiate additional terms of protection.
Moreover, in Boston, Massachusetts, all closings must be handled by real estate attorneys. In fact, state law requires that an attorney has to be present at the real estate closing. Although that’s typically the lender’s closing attorney, the buyers and sellers are free to hire their own real estate lawyers as well.
Real estate litigation may occur at any point during any phase of a real estate development project or a real estate transaction. However, our real estate attorneys at Hu & Associates are mindful of the potential benefits of pursuing alternate dispute resolution methods when appropriate and avoid unnecessary real estate disputes.
A representative list of our real estate practice services:
Residential Purchase and Sale Agreements
Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating offers to purchase and purchase and sale agreements for buyers and sellers.
Foreign Investor Services
Advising foreign clients every step of the way from off-shore fund transfers, title vesting, document notarization, FIRPTA (Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980) withholding, withholding certificate and 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange.
Residential Real Estate Closings
Guiding clients through each step of the real estate transaction, including offer and P&S review, due diligence, condominium document review, addressing and resolving title issues, reviewing and explaining all closing documents, and addressing all questions and concerns along the way.
Condominium Conversion
Advising owners and developers regarding condominium conversion, ensuring compliance with local and state regulations, and drafting and recording master deeds and trust documents.
Lender Representation
Representing banks and institutional lenders in real estate transactions, including loan documentation, title work and title policies, settlement preparation, and closing services. Attorney Hu is an authorized agent of Fidelity National Title Insurance Company.
Asset Protection
Advising clients with regard to estate and trust planning and asset protection strategies and drafting instruments including LLCs, Homestead Declarations and Nominee Trusts.
Hu & Associates is committed to serving the legal needs of our clients with knowledge, integrity, and experience.
Attorney Meihuei Hu is fluent in Chinese, Mandarin, and Taiwanese and is experienced in guiding Chinese and Taiwanese buyers, sellers, and investors through complex real estate transactions. She is sensitive to the unique real estate legal needs of foreign investors, as well as local homebuyers from the Boston area’s Chinese community.
If you have more questions about real estate issues or need legal services, we invite you to contact attorney Meihuei Hu to arrange an appointment and discuss your case further.