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Purchase Contract

By Elizabeth Weintraub, About.com

Definition: A real estate purchase contract is a binding agreement (between two or more parties with legal capacity) to purchase real property. It is based on legal consideration.
Also Known As: Contract to Purchase Real Estate or Residential Purchase Agreement
Examples: The Andersons signed a purchase contract and put down $1,000 deposit to buy their new home, which the Jones accepted upon presentation.

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