Tag backing out of a home purchase

BUYING ADVICE, FIRST TIME BUYER

What You Need to Know Before Backing Out of a Real Estate Deal

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Backing out of a real estate deal I recently received a message from a reader that brought up a lot of thoughtful questions. The buyer was in the middle of a condo purchase. They had not received key documents from…

Alex Powell
July 25, 2025
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BUYING ADVICE

How to Handle Cold Feet Before Closing on a Home

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Getting Cold Feet After Making an Offer on a Home? In recent weeks, I have received a wave of messages from buyers who are under contract to purchase a home and are suddenly experiencing cold feet. These are not casual…