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Bar chart titled ‘Total Mortgages Recorded Per Month, January 2025–March 2025 vs. January 2026–March 2026.’ The chart compares monthly mortgage totals for January, February, and March across two years. For 2025, mortgages are approximately 1,150 in January, 1,000 in February, and 1,100 in March. For 2026, mortgages increase to about 1,250 in January, 1,230 in February, and 1,650 in March, showing higher mortgage activity in each month compared to 2025, with the largest increase in March.

Norfolk County Real Estate Market Remains Resilient in March

Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell reported that real estate activity in Norfolk County in March 2026 showed positive movement in several key areas, particularly sales volume and mortgage activity,...
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Black‑and‑white site plan map showing a parcel of land in Norfolk County with property boundaries, lot lines, and survey markings. The plan labels Charles River Street at the top, Walmac Lane at the bottom, and nearby neighboring parcels.

Register O’Donnell Discusses Type of Land Plan Available at Norfolk County Registry of Deeds

Dedham MA - Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell today reminded homeowners that only certain types of land plans are recorded at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, and that...
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Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell reminds attendees about the importance of filing a mortgage discharge, during a speaking event for Weymouth Elder Services, as part of his ongoing efforts to bring the Registry of Deeds directly to the residents of Norfolk County.

Register O’Donnell Appeared as Guest Speaker for Weymouth Elder Services

Weymouth, MA- Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell appeared as a guest speaker for Weymouth Elder Services as part of his ongoing efforts to bring the Registry of Deeds directly...
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Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell shows Maria Albanese, Thrift Store Manager, and Sean Conroy, Assistant Food Pantry Manager both with Needham Community Council, the more than 100 articles of smart casual clothing and business attire donated through the “Suits for Success” program.

Register O’Donnell’s “Suits for Success” Program Donates to Needham Community Council

Needham, MA – Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell donated a car load of smart casual clothing and business attire, totaling more than 100 articles of clothing, to Needham Community...
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Illustration of a small house with a gray shingled roof, green front door, and multiple windows. A broom leans against the wall, and a yellow bucket filled with cleaning supplies sits outside on the grass, suggesting house cleaning or maintenance.

Spring-Cleaning Your Title: Online Property Records Review

Dedham, MA — As spring arrives and homeowners begin their annual “spring‑cleaning,” Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell is reminding residents that it is also a good time to review...
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Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell delivers food donations collected during the Registry of Deeds Annual Holiday Food Drive to Needham Community Council Food Pantry Manager Katerina Posadskova.

Register O’Donnell Delivers Food Donations to Needham Community Council Food Pantry

Needham – Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell recently delivered donations of food to Needham Community Council’s Food Pantry. The contributions came from the Registry staff, title examiners, and the...
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Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell shows Beth Klein, 10-year volunteer for thrifty threads, the more than 100 articles of smart casual clothing and business attire donated through the “Suits for Success” program.

Register O’Donnell’s “Suits for Success” Program Donates to United Parish’s Thrifty Threads

Brookline, MA – Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell donated a car load of smart casual clothing and business attire totaling more than 100 articles of clothing to United Parish’s...
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Illustration of three small houses arranged on stepped green platforms, with a large black dollar sign centered on the front, symbolizing real estate value or housing costs.

Register O’Donnell Reveals Norfolk County’s Top Real Estate Sales of 2025

Dedham, MA – Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell reported that during 2025, ten properties, a mix of commercial and residential, each sold for more than $46.4 million with an...
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Line chart comparing total documents recorded per month for December 2024–February 2025 and December 2025–February 2026. Both data series show a decline across the three months, with the 2025–26 totals starting higher in December, meeting the 2024–25 level in January, and ending slightly above it in February. The x-axis displays December, January, and February; the y-axis ranges from 6,000 to 10,500 recorded documents.

Norfolk County Real Estate Market Shows Mixed Results in February

Dedham, MA – Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell reported that real estate activity in Norfolk County presented a mixed picture in February 2026, with several key indicators rising year‑over‑year...
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Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell, St. Francis House staff members Iesha Strickland, and Angel Troncoso load up the more than 300 articles of smart casual clothing and business attire donated through the “Suits for Success” program.

Register O’Donnell’s “Suits for Success” Program Donates to Boston’s St. Francis House

Dedham, MA – Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell donated a truck load of smart casual clothing, business attire, and wool coats totaling more than 300 articles of clothing to...
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Click here to read an article about the closing of the Registry of Deeds Disaster Recovery Office in Dedham, published in December 2024 by The Quincy Sun. Click here to read an article about the lack of an occupancy permit to use the relocated Disaster Recovery Office published in October 2025 by The Dedham Times.

Click here to read an article published by the Franklin Observer, informing Norfolk County residents that the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled in favor of the Norfolk Registry of Deeds.

Click here to see: An IT Rebuttal that Aired on Quincy Access Television. Click this link to view: An Extended Registry IT Technology Rebuttal to County Commissioners-December 8, 2021

County Consultant Abrahams - Not an IT Security Expert

Click here to watch a five-minute video of the Plymouth County and Norfolk County Registers of Deeds testifying on HB3971. Or click here for Written Testimony and Reasons to Support HB3971 (An Act directing a study on the feasibility of placing registries of deeds for county government that have not been abolished under the oversight of the secretary of the commonwealth).