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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.

The History of Rome, by Theodor Mommsen Book I Chapter ...Real Estate Contract Law - Amendment or Adendum Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) - Section 302 - ...Purchase Offers - Write Purchase Offers - How to Write ...The Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act (SSCRA)

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