In today’s volatile market, a growing number of  home purchase agreements  are falling apart before reaching the closing table. Last year, 7.1% of homes  fell out of contract  and returned to being for sale, according to  Realtor.com®  economists. “Deals may fall apart due to financing issues, appraisal gaps,  inspection findings , or buyer hesitation as costs change,” says Hannah Jones, senior economic research analyst at Realtor.com. “In a higher-rate environment, even small shifts in