Selling a house can be expensive, complex and time-consuming, so it’s usually a relief to everyone involved when a deal is struck and a contract is signed. But what if the seller signs the purchase ...

Adam Leitman Bailey and John M. Desiderio explain how New York courts decide whether a buyer’s or seller’s failure to meet a real estate contract obligation is a “material” breach that justifies ...

In our latest upcoming series of blog posts, we will look at several key points to consider when negotiating commercial real estate purchase and sale agreements from the perspectives of buyers and ...

Guidance on common risk allocation mechanisms in commercial real estate contracts, such as purchase and sale agreements, leases, joint venture agreements, loan documents, and construction documents.

Q: We are looking to purchase our new home from a real estate renovator who bought it last year and fixed it up. The contract has a lengthy, one-sided addendum making the sale “as-is” and releasing ...