A buyer can back out of a home purchase even after signing a contract if all agreed-upon contingencies are not met. Common reasons for buyers to back out include issues revealed during a home ...

Roughly 40,000 U.S. home-purchase agreements were canceled in December, equal to 16.3% of homes that went under contract that ...

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 ...

Since the implementation of mandatory buyer broker agreements via the business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement, many ...

Buyers canceled agreements to purchase homes at the highest rate ever in December, adding to evidence that the housing market is off-kilter.

The Agency’s Michael Biryla thought he and his seller were in the clear. The potential buyer had already completed an inspection and hammered out negotiations on the contract for the $3 million Upper ...

A $24,000 arbitration win for a breached buyer broker agreement has sparked debate over reputational risks and contract clarity. Experts warn that enforcing these agreements may lead to negative ...

One in eight home sales in the D.C. region that went under contract in January was canceled. Nationwide, 14% of contracts fell through, the highest rate of cancellations for a January since at least ...

Seattle, WA, January 27, 2026-Roughly 40,000 U.S. home-purchase agreements were canceled in December, equal to 16.3% of homes that went under contract that month, according to a new report from Redfin ...