Estimated cost of a dead deal
$1,100
on a typical $215,000 home with a mortgage · $1,100 if it's paid off
- Contracts that fell apart
- 16% about 1 in 6 · 12 of 75
- Extra days on the market
- 0 27 vs. 29 on the first contract
- Lower sale price
- 0.5 pts 98.9% vs. 99.4% of first asking
- Never sold at all
- 0% of the homes whose deal died
When a deal dies on a home 50+ years old in Northwoods (Jacksonville), it costs the seller about $1,100
12 of about 75 contracts for homes 50+ years old in Northwoods (Jacksonville) fell apart over the last 12 months — about 1 in 6. The ones that sold later took 0 more days and sold for 0.5 points less of their first asking price than homes that closed on the first contract. And 0% of the homes whose deal died never sold at all.
- Holding costs run about $62 a day on a typical $215,000 home.
- The price scar alone is about $1,100 on a $215,000 home.
- 25% came back on the market at a lower price (a median 1.5% below the first price).
- Most resale deals die over the home inspection, the appraisal or the buyer's loan. A pre-market inspection finds the big items before a buyer does.
What would it cost you?
Put in your own numbers. Leave the loan at 0 if your home is paid off.
$1,100
0 extra days at about $62 a day = $0 in holding costs, plus $1,075 from a 0.5-point lower price.
An estimate, not a quote. Uses this area's extra days and price scar; interest only on the mortgage; taxes scaled from the area's median bill; insurance $250/month, upkeep 1% of value a year, utilities $250/month.
Take the surprise off the table
Most resale deals die over the inspection, the appraisal or the loan. A pre-market inspection finds the big items before a buyer does — so there's nothing left to renegotiate or walk away over. It's part of our home selling system.
What happened next
- Sold later 58% — after 27 days in all, for 98.9% of the first price
- Still trying 42% — back on the market or under contract again
- Never sold 0% — expired, canceled or withdrawn
Homes that sold on their first contract took 29 days and sold for 99.4% of their first price. 25% of the homes that came back on the market cut their price.
Homes behind the numbers
Back on the market
Their contract fell apart; they're for sale again.
- 923 Sioux Drive, JacksonvilleBack on the market · $224,900 · fell apart Sep 23, 2026
- 12 Barksdale Drive, JacksonvilleBack on the market · $180,000 · fell apart Sep 10, 2026
- 502 Jarman Street, JacksonvilleBack on the market · $239,900 · fell apart Aug 26, 2026
Sold after a deal fell apart
It closed — on a later contract.
- 908 Daniel Drive, JacksonvilleSold · $320,000 · fell apart Jul 30, 2026
- 720 Barn Street, JacksonvilleSold · $231,000 · fell apart May 11, 2026
- 809 River Street, JacksonvilleSold · $150,000 · fell apart Mar 11, 2026
- 1121 River Street, JacksonvilleSold · $217,000 · fell apart Feb 23, 2026
- 501 Oak Lane, JacksonvilleSold · $246,000 · fell apart Jan 9, 2026
- 512 Jarman Street, JacksonvilleSold · $269,000 · fell apart Oct 30, 2025
- 712 Page Drive, JacksonvilleSold · $165,000 · fell apart Oct 17, 2025
Most recent first. Homes that were withdrawn, expired or canceled are counted in the numbers but not listed here.
Questions sellers ask
How often do home sale contracts fall apart in Northwoods (Jacksonville)?
12 of about 75 contracts for homes 50+ years old in Northwoods (Jacksonville) fell apart over the last 12 months — about 1 in 6.
What does a failed contract cost a seller in Northwoods (Jacksonville)?
About $1,100 on a typical $215,000 home — 0 extra days of holding costs (about $62 a day with a mortgage) plus a 0.5-point lower sale price. With no mortgage it's about $1,100.
Why do home sale contracts fall apart?
The MLS doesn't record the reason. In our experience the most common are home inspection findings (roof, HVAC, moisture and crawl space, wood-destroying insects, electrical and plumbing), appraisals below the price, and buyer financing. In North Carolina a buyer can walk away for any reason during the due diligence period.
How can a seller keep a deal from falling apart?
Have the home inspected before it goes on the market, then fix or disclose the big items up front. Buyers can't use a surprise to renegotiate or walk away when there's no surprise left. A pre-market inspection is part of the Buddy Blake Team's home selling system.
Resale homes only — new construction and land are left out. A deal "fell apart" when a home went under contract and then came back on the market, or was canceled, withdrawn or expired after a contract was written, however long the contract lasted. Extra days and the price scar compare homes that sold after a deal fell apart with homes that sold on their first contract in the same area and slice. The MLS doesn't record why a contract ended. Source: Hive MLS data compiled by the Buddy Blake Team, updated October 3, 2026.