New Hampshire & Massachusetts Real Estate Attorneys Near You
Experienced and sophisticated attorneys licensed in every New England state.
Comprehensive Real Estate
Closing Services
Attorney Leonard W. Foy III and his team of dedicated and experienced real estate professionals coordinate real estate transactions involving residential and commercial properties across New Hampshire, Massachusetts and all New England states.
Our team assists you with your real estate transaction from start to finish, including preparing or reviewing a purchase and sale agreement, researching the title and identifying potential complications and pitfalls, clearing and resolving title issues, working with lenders, preparing the parties for closing, conducting the closing, and attending to post-closing matters like the official recording of real estate documents and monetary disbursements.
Property Types We Handle
Our Full Closing Services
How Your Real Estate Closing Works
A successful real estate closing is no accident — it is a deliberate, collaborative and industrious process that we manage from start to finish.
Contract Review
Purchase & sale agreement preparation or review
Title Search
Thorough title research to identify any issues
Lender Work
Coordinating with mortgage lenders on your behalf
Closing Day
Meticulous, organized signing & closing
Post-Closing
Recording & fund disbursement
New Hampshire Real Estate Law — What Every Buyer & Seller Must Know
Understanding your legal rights under New Hampshire law protects your investment and prevents costly surprises at the closing table. Our attorneys ensure every transaction is fully compliant.
Buyer Rights & Protections in NH
- Disclosure Protection (NH RSA § 477:4-d): Sellers must disclose known material defects. We review all disclosure statements to ensure full compliance before you sign.
- Title Review (NH RSA § 478): We conduct thorough title searches through NH Registry of Deeds to verify clear and marketable title before closing.
- Title Insurance: We are authorized agents for First American Title Insurance Company, Old Republic National Title, and other leading carriers — protecting your ownership permanently.
- Due Diligence Period: NH law provides buyers the right to conduct inspections and assessments before final purchase commitment. We manage this timeline precisely.
- Financing Contingency: Our attorneys draft enforceable financing contingencies in purchase agreements that protect your deposit if financing falls through.
Seller Obligations Under NH Law
- Mandatory Disclosure (NH RSA § 477:4-d): Sellers are legally required to disclose known property defects, radon, arsenic, lead, and PFAS contamination status.
- Shoreland Compliance (NH RSA § 483-B): Waterfront properties face strict environmental regulations. We ensure full compliance with the Shoreland Water Quality Protection Act.
- Zoning Compliance (NH RSA § 674): We verify zoning alignment with intended use and disclose any zoning restrictions or non-conforming use issues that could affect the sale.
- Deed Preparation: We prepare legally sound warranty deeds and quitclaim deeds, ensuring accurate legal descriptions and proper execution under NH RSA § 477.
- Proceeds Distribution: We handle proper payoff of existing mortgages, lien releases, and net proceeds calculation — disbursed same-day at closing.
Successful Real Estate Outcomes for Our Clients
We successfully closed a multi-property commercial portfolio acquisition in Southern NH — coordinating simultaneous closings, title searches, and title insurance across 7 properties, with zero delays and full lender satisfaction.
Our team discovered and resolved a 30-year-old undisclosed easement that would have voided a residential purchase. Through careful title research and legal negotiation, we cleared title and closed on schedule — saving our client from a six-figure loss.
We guided an investor through a complex multi-state 1031 exchange involving properties in NH and MA — meeting all IRS deadlines, coordinating with both intermediaries, and completing both transactions within the 180-day exchange period.
Foy Law Office handles over 1,000 real estate transactions per year across NH, MA, ME, CT, and VT — making us one of the highest-volume closing attorney offices in the region, with the systems and staff to ensure every closing is handled with precision.
Real Estate Attorneys Serving New Hampshire, Massachusetts & Beyond
When you search for a "real estate attorney near me" in New Hampshire or Massachusetts, Foy Law Office is ready. We serve clients across two offices and five states — with closings conducted at locations convenient for you.