Buying a home is exciting, but you might be concerned about making an offer only to find out the home is in need of costly repairs and isn’t worth the price. It’s impossible to know the true value of ...

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In real estate, a "contingency" refers to a condition of the Agreement of Sale that needs to occur in order for the transaction to keep moving forward. As the buyer, there are many contingencies that ...

Real estate contracts often include contingencies, which are conditions that must be met before a deal can go through. An appraisal contingency protects the buyer in the event that an appraiser ...

If you are buying a home, there are two things you should never, under any conditions, waive. The first is home inspection, along with your right to unilaterally withdraw your offer based on the ...