The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection ("DEP") has established regulations governing on-site, subsurface sewage disposal systems, including septic systems and cesspools, that apply at the time of sale or transfer of a property served by an on-site subsurface system. (Title V of the Massachusetts Environmental Code, 310 CMR 15.3301 et seq.) The regulations require that septic systems and cesspools be inspected by a licensed inspector "at or within 2 years prior to the to the time of transfer of title" to the property to determine if the system complies with DEP requirements. (Greater Boston Board of Realtors Title V Addendum)
Through Plymouth's Office of Community Development, local homeowners are able to take advantage of a loan program to repair and/or replace failed septic systems so that they meet the state Title V requirements. Title V guidelines and regulations help to ensure effective septic systems that do not contribute to groundwater pollution.
This spring, Town Meeting will be asked to allow the Town of Plymouth to borrow $200,000 from the Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust. 130 local homeowners have already taken advantage of this loan program and there is a list waiting for the next round of funding.
Loans start at $5,000 for a 5 year term and range up to $15,000 payable over 15 years. For more information please contact Plymouth's Office of Community Development at the Plymouth Town Hall ( at 508) 747-1620.
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House hunting can become overwhelming for many prospective buyers, especially with the current market conditions and numerous choices available. REALTORS® use a few tricks that can help you remember what you have seen.
Before you list your home, go through the house with a careful eye. Fix any loose doorknobs, popped screen doors, and loose grout around the tub and shower. A coat of fresh paint can work wonders to dress up a house. Wash the windows, hang a pretty plant from the bathroom skylight, and clean out the closets. Arrange the furniture to make the room look larger. If the rooms look cluttered, put your extra furniture into storage. You can brighten up a room by increasing the wattage of the light bulbs. 
The entire package was faxed to the Loan Mitigation Department, attn. Mr. Loan Mitigation Specialist with calls into him as well. No response for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. (and yes, I did leave messages every day all three (3) days.) Thursday morning Mr. Seller called Mr Loan Mitigation Specialist's supervisor (notice a pattern here?) and was able to get results! Mr. Loan Mitigation could not help us, hence his lack of response.
There are a lot of "diamonds in the rough" for sale on today's real estate market. Such a "diamond" may be in a great location, have large sunny rooms and a big yard, but may also have torn wallpaper, worn hardwood floors, old carpeting and uninspired bathrooms. 