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How to keep a sale from falling through

If you've had a contract that never made

Photo credit: Photos.com Photo | If you've had a contract that never made it to closing or are one of the many sellers who have had offers that never even made it to contract, here are some options to consider.

Sellers already are scrambling to find buyers who are willing to pay a price they want. Now comes word from Realtors and real estate attorneys that some sales are going into contract but never make it to closing.

It is unclear exactly how many Long Island home sales are falling through. But Edward Taylor, a Smithtown attorney specializing in real estate, said that in the past month, one-quarter...

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