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 ...

When preparing to purchase a home, the counteroffer is the final hurdle. It means the seller is interested in selling to you if you're willing to find a compromise. As the name implies, a counteroffer ...

Contingency clauses detail actions or conditions that must be met before a real estate contract becomes binding. If you’re a first-time homebuyer (or even if you aren’t), it’s wise to brush up on ...