Registry News and Notes
Consumer Alert!
There are out of state companies that continue to to prey on unsuspecting homeowners by sending a direct mail solicitation asking them to send a check for $83/$95 in order to receive a copy of their deed or other assessment information. They are often labeled as...
Notice Inviting Comments on Proposed New Land Court Standing Order
Proposed New Land Court Standing Order: Remedies for Void Provisions Under Chapter 184, § 23B The Land Court invites comments on a new proposed Land Court Standing Order: Remedies for Void Provisions Under Chapter 184, § 23B. The Justices of the Land Court have...
Dukes County Real Estate Activity in April 2021
REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY IN APRIL 2021 AS COMPARED TO THE SAME PERIOD IN 2020 All figures are based on sales or mortgages over $10,000.00 and it does not include time share transfers. Total documents recorded:1140 2020 sales volume:27 2021 sales volume:69 155.56% increase...
Dukes County Real Estate Activity in March 2021
REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY IN MARCH 2021 AS COMPARED TO THE SAME PERIOD IN 2020 All figures are based on sales or mortgages over $10,000.00 and it does not include time share transfers. Total documents recorded: 1136 2020 sales volume: 37 2021 sales volume: 65 75.68%...
Dukes County Real Estate Activity in February 2021
REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY IN FEBRUARY 2021 AS COMPARED TO THE SAME PERIOD IN 2020 All figures are based on sales or mortgages over $10,000.00 and it does not include time share transfers. Total documents recorded:1009 2020 sales volume:42 2021 sales volume:42 0.00%...
Dukes County Real Estate Activity in January 2021
REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY IN JANUARY 2021 AS COMPARED TO THE SAME PERIOD IN 2020 All figures are based on sales or mortgages over $10,000.00 and it does not include time share transfers. Total documents recorded: 932 2020 sales volume: 66 2021 sales volume: 56 15.15%...
Memorandum from LC Regarding Acknowledgments & Powers of Attorneys
Please see below the Memorandum from Chief Title Examiner Christina Geaney regarding acknowledgements and POAs on Registered Land. “Accordingly, acknowledged documents used in connection with the conveyance of registered land in Massachusetts – whether notarized...
Courthouse closure
Please be aware that the Dukes County Courthouse and the Registry of Deeds will be closed to the public until further notice due to an emergency work to the heating system. We will send out updates as the situation unfolds and continue to work with county and state...
Dukes County Real Estate Activity in December 2020
REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY IN DECEMBER 2020 AS COMPARED TO THE SAME PERIOD IN 2019 All figures are based on sales or mortgages over $10,000.00 and it does not include time share transfers. Total documents recorded: 1343 2019 sales volume: 53 2020 sales volume: 87 64.15%...
Courthouse Closure
The Dukes County Courthouse will be closed to the public for disinfecting as of now and will reopen on Thursday, 12/31. A Trial Court employee who was last there on 12/22 has tested positive for COVID-19. We will process all e-recordings submitted Tuesday and...