Category: Buying a House

In the seller leaseback agreement, the seller becomes a tenant and the buyer becomes a landlord for up to 60 days. Here's what you need to know about this contract stipulation.

If you're seeing a house and wondering, "What is earnest money for?" then this guide can help. Discover why buyers pay earnest money, and how much you should ask for.

If you're buying a home and want something fixed after the home inspection is done, you'll need to submit a request for repairs form. Here's what a request for repairs is and how you should use one.

The liquidated damage clause protects home sellers from damages resulting from a buyer backing out in certain circumstances. Find out why it's a smart idea for sellers to include one in their real estate contract.

Proration for a home sale sounds confusing, but it's actually quite simple. Learn all about real estate proration and find out who pays those costs at closing.