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A kick-Out Clause Beats a Home Sale Contingency For Sellers

Realty Biz

Kick-Out Clause vs. Home Sale Contingency. Depending on the type of real estate market you are likely to see different clauses added to a real estate contract. When the real estate market favors sellers home sale contingencies almost become extinct. We will also do the same.

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Is a Home Sale Contingency Clause Always Necessary? Here Are Your Options

HomeLight

Home listings have been in short supply for several years now across the U.S., leading to bidding wars in many of the major markets. For instance, getting preapproved for a mortgage is imperative in the 2022 tight market. You generally see those in a normal market.” Why would you want a home sale contingency?

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How does the “buy before you sell” model differ from iBuyers and Power buyers?

Housing Wire

a binding backup offer on their existing home) which allows consumers to replace Calque with another buyer that either offers more or will close more quickly. JF: We’ve carefully designed our processes, so our incentives are always aligned with yours. Calque provides homeowners with a Purchase Price Guarantee (i.e.,

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What Does ‘Active Offer No Bump’ Mean on a Home Listing?

HomeLight

Discover the Innovative Way to Buy Your Next Home Before Selling Your Current Home 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.

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Bridge Loans in Atlanta: How to Unlock Home Equity to Buy Before You Sell

HomeLight

Selling your Atlanta home while looking to purchase a new one can be tricky. Lining up the sale of your current home while trying to close the deal on a new one, particularly in a competitive market where inventory is low, may feel impossible. What is a bridge loan, in simple words?

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Bridge Loans in Idaho: How to Unlock Home Equity to Buy Before You Sell

HomeLight

Navigating the real estate market in Idaho can often feel like a high-stakes balancing act, especially when you’re caught between selling your old home and securing your new dream house. This challenge becomes even more daunting in a market where inventory is scarce and prices are soaring.

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Bridge Loans in Connecticut: How to Unlock Home Equity to Buy Before You Sell

HomeLight

A bridge loan is your short-term financial bridge, designed to help you purchase that new home while your old one is still on the market. You can then make a strong offer on your next home with no home sale contingency. You want to avoid home sale contingency limitations with a bridge loan.

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