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An alienation clause, also known as a due-on-sale clause, is a standard provision in most mortgage agreements. It requires the borrower to repay the full loan balance if the property is sold or ...

Pay-if-paid clauses provide that a general contractor is not required to pay subcontractors unless and until it receives payment from the owner. The ConsensusDocs Standard Agreement 655 provides the ...

Escalation clauses incrementally increase your offer on a home if the seller receives higher bids, up to a maximum price. Including one in your purchase offer can help you stay competitive without ...