Register O’Donnell Testifies on Beacon Hill for More Transparency When It Comes to Homeowner Mortgages
Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell recently testified before the legislature’s Joint Committee on the Judiciary in support of two bills, Senate Bill #880 and House Bill #790, which would mandate that any residential mortgage assigned to a third party must be recorded with the appropriate Registry of Deeds within 30 days of its execution.
Register O’Donnell Hosts Computer Seminar for General Public
Continuing his efforts to provide outreach to Norfolk County communities, Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell recently hosted a free informational seminar on computer assisted land record research.
Register O’Donnell Reports Slowdown for 3rd Quarter 2017 Real Estate Activity
Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell reported Norfolk County real estate activity continued to experience a slowdown during the 3rd quarter 2017, (July-Sept). The one bright note among the sobering statistics was the continued reduction in foreclosure activity.
Register O’Donnell Hosts REBA Breakfast Meeting
Register O’Donnell hosted the REBA (Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts) breakfast meeting at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds on Wednesday, 10/11/17. A great event with an excellent discussion relative to real estate conveyancing in Massachusetts. Pictured at the event (l-r) Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell, Tom Bussone Co Chair of the Residential Conveyancing Section, Co Chair Michelle T. Simons, Christopher Malloy, Fran Nolan REBA President, Susan LaRose Past President of REBA.
Register O’Donnell Discusses Deed Scam with Channel 7 Consumer Reporter Hank Phillippi Ryan
Continuing his efforts to combat consumer rip-offs, Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell recently sat down with WHDH-TV Channel 7 reporter Hank Phillippi Ryan to remind homeowners to disregard a direct-mail solicitation offering them a certified copy of their property deed for an outrageous fee of anywhere from $59.50 to $83.00.
Register O’Donnell Hosts Computer Seminars for Municipal Employees
Recognizing the increased usage of recorded land documents by local Norfolk County city and town governments, Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell recently hosted 2 free informational seminars on computer assisted land record research for municipal employees and community officials.
Register O’Donnell Announces REBA Meeting Being Held at Registry
Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell is pleased to announce that the Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts (REBA) will hold its next breakfast meeting at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds at 8:30 A.M. on October 11th. The Registry is located at, 649 High Street in Dedham. The meeting will be held in the Hannon Annex on the basement level.
Register O’Donnell Announces August ’17 Norfolk County Real Estate Results
With reduced sales and mortgage activity, the Norfolk County real estate market faced challenges in August of 2017.
Register O’Donnell Discusses Need to File Mortgage Discharges
Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell today reminded homeowners about the importance of filing a mortgage discharge after their mortgage has been paid off.
Register O’Donnell Highlights Registry Customer Service Center
Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell reminds consumers if they have a Registry question, the answer is just a phone call away by dialing the Customer Service Center at (781) 461-6101. The department is open Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 4:30PM.
Register O’Donnell Announces July ’17 Norfolk County Real Estate Activity Report
Continuing low real estate inventory, higher interest rates and reduced mortgage lending were three major factors which led to a flat real estate market for the month of July, according to Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell.
Register O’Donnell Promotes Registry of Deeds Internet Research
Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell is providing another friendly reminder to consumers that you don’t have to spend time and money to drive to the Registry to view land records since they are available online via the Registry’s internet-based document research system at www.norfolkdeeds.org.
Register O’Donnell Delivers Donated Clothing to Interfaith Social Services
Due to the generosity of countless Norfolk County residents, Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell recently delivered a sizeable clothing donation, through its Suits for Success program, to Interfaith Social Services of Quincy.
Register O’Donnell Reports Varied Results for 2nd Quarter 2017 Real Estate Activity
During the 2nd quarter of 2017 (April-June), Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell reported county real estate sales activity exhibited solid gains. However, this good news was somewhat tarnished by continuing declines in lending activity, possibly spurred by rising interest rates.
Register O’Donnell Promotes Foreclosure Assistance Programs
Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell reminds homeowners who are in the midst of struggling to pay their mortgage or are facing a foreclosure that there are consumer programs available to help them out.
Register O’Donnell Promotes Homestead Act
Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell today reminded homeowners about the importance of filing for Homestead protection.
Register O’Donnell Reports Better Than Expected Real Estate Sales in May
Despite a monthly trend of limited inventory, total real estate sales in May 2017, both residential and commercial, showed a solid 10% increase year over year.
Register O’Donnell Discusses Need to File Mortgage Discharges
Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell today reminded homeowners about the importance of filing a mortgage discharge after their mortgage has been paid off.
Register O’Donnell Highlights Registry Customer Service Center
Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell reminds consumers if they have a Registry question, the answer is just a phone call away by dialing the Customer Service Center at (781) 461-6101. The department is open Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 4:30PM.
Register O’Donnell Hosts Computer Seminar
Continuing his efforts to provide outreach to Norfolk County communities, Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell recently hosted a free informational seminar on computer assisted land record research.
Register O’Donnell Holds Foxborough Office Hours
Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell will hold Office Hours at the Foxborough Public Safety Building located at 8 Chestnut Street from 10:00am until 12:00pm in the McGinty Room on Thursday, May 25, 2017.
Register O’Donnell Reports on April 2017 Norfolk County Real Estate Activity
A mixed bag of results is the best way to describe real estate activity in Norfolk County for the month of April, according to Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell.
Register O’Donnell Guest Speaker at Norfolk-Suffolk Assessors Association
Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell will be a guest speaker at the Norfolk-Suffolk Assessors Association meeting on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 11:00AM.
Register O’Donnell Warns Homeowners About Deed Scam
Continuing his efforts to combat consumer fraud, Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell today advised Norfolk County residents to disregard a direct-mail solicitation offering them a certified copy of their property deed for an outrageous fee of anywhere from $59.50-$83.00.