HomeLight

JUNE 23, 2022

If the financing fails, the buyer can pull out of the contract with a full refund for earnest money as long as it’s before the specified deadline. In competitive markets, this contingency is very unattractive to sellers. Here are eight common situations where buyers often get their earnest money back: 1.

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

The home buying contingencies below should be completely understood before signing on the dotted line of a purchase and sale agreement. Home inspection: often called a due diligence contingency, will give the buyer rights to have the house inspected. Purchasing is contingent on making the sale first.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 30, 2020

A cash deal can close in as little as 7 days, while financed home purchases tend to take an average of 45 days to close. And if you add a home sale contingency into the mix (that is, if you need to sell your current home before you can buy a new one), closing the deal can take even longer. Because it’s fast.

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