It's generally accepted good law that, in order to create a valid contract for the purchase and sale of real property, the agreed-upon terms must include, at a minimum, the identity of the parties, ...

Adam Leitman Bailey and John M. Desiderio explain how New York courts decide whether a buyer’s or seller’s failure to meet a ...

We are buying a condo. Somewhere in the offer, it said the sellers have to leave the property “broom-clean.” What exactly is ...

Although a majority of buyers in real estate transactions rely on their own inspections of property, most real estate purchase and sale agreements contain some seller representations and warranties ...

February 9, 2023 - The evolving economy, climate change and health concerns are forcing real estate buyers and sellers to adapt their standard purchase agreements for a changing world. Agreements may ...

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As a trusted personal finance writer and mortgage specialist, Maryalene LaPonsie has interviewed hundreds of certified financial planners, CPAs and wealth advisors, and distills their expertise into ...

A sign is posted in front of a home for sale on Aug. 7, 2024 in San Rafael, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) State regulators last month revoked the license of a large real estate ...