It is common practice when purchasing a single-family home to include a physical-inspection contingency in the purchase agreement. A contingency is a condition of the purchase. The physical-inspection ...

Common real estate wisdom says it's smart to get a inspection of a property before you buy it. Waiving a home inspection is unadvisable for most homebuyers. But more buyers are taking the risk. More ...

ATLANTA - With today’s shortage of homes for sale, it’s no longer unusual to see several offers submitted to the seller for consideration, but some buyers have decided to make their offers more ...

Daniel Liberto is a journalist with over 10 years of experience working with publications such as the Financial Times, The Independent, and Investors Chronicle. Khadija Khartit is a strategy, ...

Also called a "due diligence contingency," an inspection contingency allows the buyer to have a property they're interested in buying inspected by an expert within a certain time frame, generally five ...

Dear Paula: My wife and I have been looking to purchase a home in the Vail Valley and have missed out on a couple of opportunities due to multiple offer situations. When we find a home we really love, ...

Given a competitive market, did a significant amount of Buyers in Massachusetts waive the Home Inspection contingency as a tactic for their offer to be more favorable? Yes. This led Massachusetts ...

MILWAUKEE - It’s a gamble many home buyers took over the last year: waiving their home inspection contingency. In many cases, it was a necessary gamble to land a winning bid. However, with risk can ...

A home inspection is a professional, third-party inspection of a property that you intend to buy. Its goal is to evaluate the home from a structural and safety standpoint, as well as to ensure you’re ...

Realtors say dropping the inspection can help you win a bidding war — but you may end up regretting it later. In coveted Boston neighborhoods and suburbs, prospective buyers are increasingly feeling ...

Home inspection contingency waivers increased during the pandemic-fueled seller’s market. It's a risky move that isn’t right for every homebuyer. Evaluate your cash flow and investing goals before ...