Question: My daughter is buying her first house. The professional home inspection revealed a leaky roof and that the garage should be either torn down or rebuilt. How does she get a repair credit for ...

If your home is for sale, or if you think you might sell it someday, it pays to anticipate the three favorite home buyer escape clauses and know how to handle them. A written bid on a home becomes a ...

Have you ever bought a "lemon" car? I have. Fortunately, I bought from a reputable dealer and was able to get my money back, but getting your money back if you buy a "lemon" house isn't so easy. That ...

Buying a home is one of life`s most tramatic events, especially for first-time home buyers. But experienced home buyers who have purchased several homes know the value of one or two carefully worded ...

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 ...

A kick-out clause is a clause written in real estate contracts, usually in the context of home sales. It applies when someone has made a contingent offer to buy the house. The kick-out clause says ...

Q: We are under contract to buy a home. We are trying to set up the inspection during the time the contract allows, but the seller did not allow access until the last minute. Now we are up against the ...

Your home has been listed for sale more than a month. Nobody has made a purchase offer. When your real estate agent phones for an appointment to present an offer bid, your depression turns to elation.