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What Is a Mortgage Contingency? Purchase Offer Protection

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In this guide, we’ll explore the ins and outs of a mortgage contingency, helping you understand how it works and why it may — or may not be — part of your home-buying plan. The most experienced agents know how to safeguard your earnest money and time. Get Started What is a mortgage contingency?

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What’s the Deal with Making a Cash Offer on a House?

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From a seller’s point of view, if there are two offers that are otherwise identical, and one buyer can pay cash, the cash offer is likely to be viewed as the stronger offer because the buyer 1) definitely has the money, which means that they can 2) close quickly. If sellers get paid at closing either way, why is cash better?