A contingency clause in real estate specifies conditions that must be met for a contract's validity. Learn how these clauses protect buyers and sellers.

From increasing your offer to waiving contingencies, here are some ways you can beat all-cash bids on the home you want. Rebecca Safier is a personal finance writer and certified student loan ...

To compete in an overcrowded housing market, Eva PenzeyMoog and her husband made the tough decision to waive a house inspection. Their real estate agent told them it’s always the same song and dance: ...

When you’re working in an online document, the “undo” function can be an invaluable tool. So can a contingency clause when you’re looking to buy or sell a home. Real estate contingencies provide a way ...

What was the problem in Massachusetts? More and more buyers have been coerced to waive the Home Inspection in recent years to compete in a hyper-competitive housing market. The residential real estate ...

Buying your first home should feel exciting, but for many, it feels overwhelming. As someone who works closely with first-time homebuyers, I can confidently say this: the dream of owning a home is ...