A real estate transaction fell apart just one hour before closing after a shocking discovery involving an alleged squatter at the property. The potential buyers, who had been under contract since ...

For the seller, having a backup offer in place ... For example, it’s perfectly legal for a buyer to back out of a signed contract if the contract included contingencies that were not met.

Local property experts say that given the competitive nature of the market and a law recently going into effect making ...

While sellers typically initiate the first drafts of commercial real estate purchase and sale agreements, some larger buyers have the leverage to require use of their own form agreements.

Owner financing refers to an agreement where a home seller provides the financing for a home purchase. This type of loan can be a useful option for buyers who don't qualify for a traditional mortgage.

The seller cannot cancel the contract during the cooling off period but the buyer has the option of withdrawing from the contract before 5pm on the last business day of the cooling-off period.