These forms, which become effective Jan. 1, affect real estate transactions in Maryland, the District and to a lesser extent, Northern Virginia.

Most real estate sales contracts require that the settlement occur on a date certain. If the contract provides that “time is of the essence,” that means that if the settlement does not occur ...

Most commercial real estate contracts give the buyer a free look for an extended time. Here’s how that can go wrong for the seller, and what the seller might be able to do about it.

You've found the perfect home and made an offer. If the seller accepts, the next vital step in the home buying process is the real estate contract. Once signed by both you and the seller, this ...

The coronavirus is changing real estate sales contracts. The shift looks permanent By Rebecca San Juan. Updated May 28, 2022 11:43 PM. Miami.

That’s because the real estate agents who use the Hilton Head Island contract after the switchover date risk copyright infringement because they no longer have permission from the HHAR to use it ...

In real estate law, specific performance is an order of the court requiring a party to perform a specific act, often the completion of the requirements of a contract.

Justin Landwehr, broker, realtor and owner of Navigate Reality in Davenport shares the local trends in real estate; As interest rates have stabilized, home listings and pending sales are up.