Should You Bid on a House Using an Escalation Clause?

Bidding war graphic with a home for sale sign. Shows concept of escalation clause and bidding war on a house with competing buyers.

The current short supply of available homes coupled with low-interest rates has led to competitive bidding wars over properties. This sometimes prompts buyers to add an escalation clause to their offer on a house. What is an escalation clause, and should you use one? What is an escalation clause? An escalation clause or addendum may […]