People sometimes confuse the terms deed and title. A deed is a written document that transfers ownership rights to a property from one party to another. When a person owns real estate in just their... Read More
Dedham, MA – Celebrating a significant milestone at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, Register William P. O’Donnell today announced the Registry recently completed printing its 41,000th book of... Read More
Dedham, MA – Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell appeared as a guest speaker at the Hyde Park Historical Society, July 20, along with Suffolk County Register of Deeds Stephen J. Murphy... Read More
Dedham, MA – Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell reported that Norfolk County recordings for July show a significant increase in average property sale prices compared to both the previous... Read More
We are in the dog days of summer, and the children, if you have them, are out of school. Like many people around this time of year, you may be looking for something to beat the summer doldrums. I have... Read More
Dedham, MA – Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell reported that Norfolk County recordings for the second quarter of 2023 indicate a continued decrease in overall real estate activity... Read More
Dedham, MA – Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell reported that Norfolk County recordings for the month of June 2023 indicate a continued decrease in overall real estate activity, with... Read More
In my tenure as Norfolk Register of Deeds, I have gotten to experience firsthand the making of laws. Laws govern our daily lives and have significant impacts. Understanding the legislative process can... Read More
Dedham, MA – Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell reported that Norfolk County recordings for the month of May 2023 indicate a continued decrease in overall real estate activity, with... Read More
Dedham MA - Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell today reminded homeowners that only a certain type of land plan is recorded here at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, and it is not a plot plan. Read More