today’s reliance on agency over caveat emptor does not appear to have had much of an effect. It feels like industry leaders are painting the ceiling when the roof leaks.

The ten flashpoints in real estate contracts are contract subjects to make certain you understand.

Reader Question: Our agent is suggesting that we write an offer on a home we like to include a contingency that we are willing to pay more for the house if another buyer makes an offer at the same time. They would word the contingency so the seller shares a better offer with us and […]

Reader Question: I ​am purchasing a home. Lender appraisal (A) value came back $48,000 lower than the contract price. Sellers disagreed and argued it was a bad appraisal. I agreed to get a second opinion. Appraisal (B) came back $5,000 over contract price. The two appraisals are miles apart. I was shocked because I was […]