Boston Proper
Cape & Islands
Real Estate Law
South Shore
Fun Facts
100

This historic neighborhood in Boston is famous for its brownstone row houses, and proximity to the Public Garden.

What is Back Bay.

100

These 2 Cape Cod town are famous for historic lighthouse, classic wharf charters, and a resilient summer rental market.

What is Chatham or Provincetown (both iconic; Chatham is classic, Provincetown iconic for tourism)

100

In Massachusetts, this legal document is commonly used to transfer real property ownership at sale.

What is the deed.

100

Known for its historic maritime activities, this town hosts the annual South Shore Art Center Festival and is famous for its working harbor.

What is Cohasset

100

Vanessa has had Season Tickets to this team for 20+ years.

Who are The New England Patriots

200

This Boston neighborhood is known for its “The City of Presidents” heritage and a strong row-house/victorian stock often featured in listings.

What is the South End.

200

The Cape’s largest lake, popular for boating and vacation homes, is called this.

What is Lake Wequaquet

200

This law requires that real estate agents provide consumers with a pamphlet titled “Working with Real Estate Agents” before entering an agency relationship.

What is the Massachusetts agency disclosure law

200

This South Shore town is recognized for its picturesque beaches, yacht clubs, and lively summer culture.

What is Hingham

200

This singer briefly owned this Hyannis Port home in 2012 during her short romance with Conor Kennedy, the son of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Who is Taylor Swift. 

300

This historic building in Boston was home to these companies from the early 1900's

300

The legislation passed in 1959 that established the Cape Cod National Seashore was signed into law by this U.S. President.

Who is John F. Kennedy 

300

This type of agreement in Massachusetts sets out the terms under which a broker will represent a seller or buyer, often involving compensation and scope of services.

What is a listing agreement or buyer agency agreement

300

This thriving South Shore city experienced significant residential growth in the 21st century and hosts the South Shore Plaza shopping mall.

 What is Braintree

300

This member of the Kennedy family graduated from Concord Academy in 1975.

Who is Caroline Kennedy

400

This iconic Boston bridge connects Boston to Charlestown and is used for both vehicle traffic and pedestrian walkways

What is the Tobin Bridge

400

This town, known as the "Horseback Riding Capital of the World," features historic homes and is located on Cape Cod's mid-Cape region.

What is Barnstable

400

The statutory term for the period during which a Massachusetts landlord can recover possession of a rental property after terminating a lease.

What is the notice period or eviction notice

400

Located south of Boston, this coastal town is famous for its historic harbor, seafood, and the Old Lighthouse.

What is Scituate

400

This property was the first property to close and go on record in 2024 with Corcoran Property Advisors.

What is 28 Black Horse Lane, Cohasset

500

This historic Boston mansion, now part of a university campus, was once the residence of a famous Bostonian and is considered a prime example of Colonial Revival architecture.

What is the Nichols House Museum

500

The name of the environmental protection zone that restricts certain types of development within the Cape Cod National Seashore.

What is the Zone of Environmental Sensitivity.

500

This process, required in Massachusetts, involves the legal division of land into separate lots for sale or development, often requiring approval from local planning boards.

What is subdivision or land partition approval

500

The name of the historic South Shore transportation project completed in 2018 that improved commuter rail service to Plymouth and Kingston.

What is the South Shore Rail Line Extension

500

The first elected governor of Massachusetts.

Who is John Hancock

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