This regularly-scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Rosslyn resident. Please submit your questions to him via email for response in future columns.

This regularly-scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Rosslyn resident. Please submit your questions to him via email for response in future columns.

Making an offer on a house is exciting, but when you know you're competing with other buyers, it's hard to know if your offer will appeal most to the home seller. Buyers can make a more enticing bid ...

This periodic sponsored Q&A column is written by Adam Gallegos of Arlington-based real estate firm Arbour Realty. Please submit follow-up questions in the comments section or via email. Question: Can ...

In a real estate contract initiated by a potential buyer of a house, an escalation clause is either an addendum to the contract or built into the original contract. It is a clause that says that ...

PEORIA – While an escalation clause may seem like a great way to win the bid when a house gets multiple offers, local real estate agents are cautious about using them. The escalation clause is an ...

For home buyers locked in a heated bidding war, there is one weapon that may help ensure victory: an escalation clause. It’s an addendum to a real-estate contract, typically when the offer is made, in ...