More than 50,000 U.S. home-purchase agreements were canceled in March, representing a significant share of pending sales. The ...

A purchase agreement is a legally binding contract that spells out the details of a real estate transaction. Homebuyers and sellers typically sign a purchase agreement shortly after negotiating the ...

In August, 15.2% of home purchase agreements fell through, similar to 15.5% in July, according to a new report from Redfin. The average mortgage rate reached 6.7% last week, up from 3.3% heading into ...

Deals are falling through as buyers grow selective and the reality of high housing costs hits home. Nearly 56,000 home-purchase agreements were canceled in June, equal to 14.9% of homes that went ...

Even with a signed purchase agreement, buyers must navigate a series of steps — and potential pitfalls — before the keys are finally in hand.Photo courtesy Getty Images. The Silicon Valley Association ...

Question: We live on the East Coast. In February 2020, we signed a homebuilder’s purchase contract to buy a new home in North Phoenix. We deposited $50,000 earnest money. Under the purchase contract, ...

In protracted contract negotiations, many clients become dismayed when a deal they thought had been agreed in a letter of intent is suddenly the subject of contentious exchanges between the parties ...

Construction relationships are usually governed by multiple contracts, such as various form AIA contracts, addenda, real estate purchase contracts, and financing agreements. Scores of different ...