Bob Musinski has written about a variety of financial-related topics – including personal and business loans, credit cards and personal credit – for publications such as U.S. News and World Report. He ...

A real estate purchase agreement is a document used in property transactions. It serves as a binding contract between buyer and seller, detailing all the essential terms and conditions of the sale ...

A purchase agreement is a legally binding contract that spells out the details of a real estate transaction. Homebuyers and sellers typically sign a purchase agreement shortly after negotiating the ...

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, ...

Buying a home doesn’t end when your offer is accepted. In many ways, that’s when the real work begins. Even with a signed purchase agreement, buyers must navigate a series of steps — and potential ...

Who Prepares a Purchase Agreement? Typically, the buyer’s agent prepares a purchase agreement for a seller to review, says Robert Washington, broker and founder at Savvy Buyers Realty in St.

Like the purchase of all investments, purchasing commercial real estate requires substantial diligence. Unlike other investments, real estate has a specific process and unique diligence items. This ...

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 ...

Closing costs: Homebuyers and sellers both incur various types of closing costs, which are the fees and expenses associated with finalizing a real estate transaction. For buyers, these typically ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about commercial real estate negotiations, deals and legal issues. A buyer trades money for commercial real estate. A ...