A conditional contract of sale is also useful if all the ducks aren't lined up yet. Forbes gives an example. Suppose you're buying a building for your new factory, and you and the seller both want ...

A contract of sale is essential for every property transaction. This legally binding document outlines the key terms agreed upon by the buyer and seller, including the price and settlement date.

A separate analysis of housing data by Redfin found that 14.6% of all pending sales in May fell out of contract, up from 14% ...

The pending sale of a property meant to generate money for the Little Rock housing authority has fallen through. Monty Baugh, ...

The latest sign of trouble in the U.S. housing market: a pickup in home purchase agreements falling through before they're finalized.