In a competitive housing market, bidding wars are common, and buyers need every advantage they can get. One tactic that’s become increasingly popular? The escalation clause. This stipulation ...

In a hot housing market, crafting the perfect offer can greatly improve your chances of getting the house you want. Homebuyers are often asked to submit their "highest and best" offer when making a ...

In rebounding real estate markets where home sellers frequently get multiple offers, some buyers rely on an old tool: the escalation clause. An escalation clause is designed to edge out competing bids ...

When it comes to winning out among multiple offers, everything comes down to the seller’s bottom-line proceeds and how quickly they can get them. Anchiy / Getty Images The housing market may be moving ...

Buying a home in a competitive market can feel like stepping into an intense battlefield, where multiple offers, quick decisions and strategic planning determine the winner. When demand is high and ...

QWe just signed a contract to buy our first home. Because of the crazy real estate market, we included an escalation clause in our offer. It seems there were three other bids, but due to the ...