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How Long Can a House Be Contingent?

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Through our Buy Before You Sell program, HomeLight can help you unlock a portion of your equity upfront to put toward your next home. You can then make a strong offer on your next home with no home sale contingency. Learn More What does contingent mean?

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What Do Cash Buyers Look for in Real Estate?

Realty Biz

Property sales often involve several contingencies , but cash buying can eliminate some, making things easier. For example, there's no need for a loan contingency (mortgage contingency). With a standard purchase, this allows a buyer to back out of a sale if they can't obtain a loan.

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What Buyers Need to Know About Making an Offer on Active Contingent Listings

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An active contingent listing means that the seller has accepted an offer from a buyer, but certain conditions haven’t been met yet. These conditions are known as contingencies, which is where the term “active contingent” comes from. Many offers contain contingencies. Common types of contingencies.