HomeLight

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

A buyer using a mortgage will most likely include the following contingencies (all of which have deadlines): Inspection contingency (note: this one is optional and buyers can choose to waive it). Appraisal contingency. Home sale contingency. Mortgage contingency. Underwriter review can take 30-60 days.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 13, 2022

Inspection contingencies. Inspection contingencies mean that a buyer can get a home inspected before the deal goes through, and can back out of the purchase with earnest money intact, depending on what the inspector finds. Inspection contingencies can be waived. Appraisal contingencies.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

If all else fails and the repairs are too significant, it’s important to have an inspection contingency in the contract that allows the buyer to cancel the deal after evaluating the inspection report without losing their earnest money deposit. Asking for a home warranty to cover questionable or outdated features.

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HomeLight

JUNE 30, 2021

Inspection contingency. A professional home inspection gives the buyer the opportunity to uncover any potential problems with the house before purchasing. An inspection contingency also gives the buyer a timeframe to have an inspection before the contract becomes binding. Zoning contingency.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Contingencies can range from the relatively minor or otherwise workable — like requesting a $3,000 allowance to fix a plumbing issue that was revealed during inspection — to more serious stipulations, such as a buyer needing to sell their existing house before closing on the next. Negotiable contingencies. Home inspections.

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HomeLight

JULY 29, 2022

There are certain properties I would immediately order a title search before I do anything else: A foreclosure , a short sale , a bankruptcy, an estate sale,” Houck says. If an inspection contingency was included in the purchase contract, the buyer can walk away from the sale if the inspection uncovers something ugly.

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HomeLight

MARCH 16, 2023

Investors offer alternatives to foreclosure and bankruptcy About 60% of sellers who contact Ramcharitar are behind on their mortgage payments. While some homeowners opt for foreclosure in a distressed situation, others decide to declare bankruptcy. You might feel overwhelmed when you need to sell your home quickly in Houston.

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