Buying a home or investing in real estate is a powerful way to build equity and long-term wealth. If you've ever considered buying a home, you've probably heard the term contingencies. And while ...

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 ...

Dear Monty: Our home just went up for sale 10 days ago. We have had two showings. We just received an offer for our asking price, which is acceptable. We are hesitating because the buyer has a home to ...

One thing even more traumatic than buying or selling a house is helping your aging, often infirm, and stubborn parents to ...

Dear Monty: We are looking to buy. We’ve lost out on five homes. We currently own a home with about $270,000 in equity. In making offers, we’ve included the home sale contingency. Sellers don’t like ...

In real estate transactions, the term “contingency” comes up a lot. Why do you hear it so often, and what does it mean? A contingency is a clause added to the contract to give the parties the option ...

Most people aren’t prepared for the wild and sometimes-bumpy ride of negotiating counteroffers in real estate, even though the experience is remarkably common. Home sellers are free to make a ...

Property listings go through several statuses in the multiple listing service and online marketplaces. Besides active property listings, you may come across “contingent” and “pending” listings. You’ll ...