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What is Default in Real Estate?

So what does it mean to be in default in a real estate contract?

When you are in default, that means that you have not met you obligations per the contract.

What happens when there is a contract in default? Potentially a buyer could lose their earnest money deposit.

Matt Cheney
Washington Fine Properties
M: 202-465-0707
e: [email protected]

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