Q: We are buying a condo. Somewhere in the offer, it said the sellers have to leave the property “broom-clean.” What exactly is that, and can they leave any of their stuff behind? A: The purchase ...

Last month, we signed a six-month listing agreement with a real estate broker to sell our home. When our son found out that we were selling our home, he immediately said he would buy it. He now has ...

Even with a signed purchase agreement, buyers must navigate a series of steps — and potential pitfalls — before the keys are finally in hand.Photo courtesy Getty Images. The Silicon Valley Association ...

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 ...

Selling a house can be expensive, complex and time-consuming, so it’s usually a relief to everyone involved when a deal is struck and a contract is signed. But what if the seller signs the purchase ...

Adam Leitman Bailey and John M. Desiderio explain how New York courts decide whether a buyer’s or seller’s failure to meet a real estate contract obligation is a “material” breach that justifies ...