How they work and the pros and cons for buyers and sellers Fact checked by Suzanne Kvilhaug Reviewed by Julius Mansa A home sale contingency is a clause that is often included in a real estate sales ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Founder and CEO, Ryan Serhant is a real estate and tech entrepreneur. If you’ve ever bought or sold real estate, you’ve probably ...

Sellers don't like offers that are contingent upon the sale of the buyers' home. Buyers don't like to make offers on homes that are contingent upon the sellers' finding a replacement home. The reason ...

Manhattan buyers, concerned about the difficulty of obtaining a loan in the wake of the subprime mortgage crisis, are more reluctant to purchase apartments without a mortgage contingency clause in ...

Whether you are buying or selling a home, purchase contract escape clauses should be understood and anticipated. These contract contingencies primarily benefit home buyers but sellers should be wary ...

The real estate market is hot right now, and bidding wars are the norm in many parts of the country. For buyers, that means more competition — as well as less leverage in negotiations. It’s just one ...

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 ...