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What Happens if the Inspection Contingency Expires on a Home Offer?

HomeLight

For this reason, most contracts contain an inspection contingency clause. But what happens if the inspection contingency expires? If this contingency period lapses before you’ve finalized your decisions, will you lose your deposit? Get Started How does an inspection contingency work?

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3 Times Your Earnest Money Deposit Could Be At Risk

Dwell Real Estate

The earnest money deposit—the cash you as a buyer offer to essentially call dibs on real estate—is one of the most important (and often misunderstood) parts of the home-buying process. In the Sarasota area, home buyers will usually put down anywhere from 1% to 5% of the real estate purchase price as earnest money. (If

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3 Times Your Earnest Money Deposit Could Be At Risk

Dwell Real Estate

The earnest money deposit—the cash you as a buyer offer to essentially call dibs on real estate—is one of the most important (and often misunderstood) parts of the home-buying process. In the Sarasota area, home buyers will usually put down anywhere from 1 to 5 of the real estate purchase price as earnest money. (If

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Most Home Purchase Agreements Are Contingent on These Two Items

HomeLight

Understanding these contingencies is crucial as they play a significant role in the homebuying process. Home inspection contingency This contingency allows you, as the buyer, to have the property professionally inspected within a specified timeframe. What does this mean to a seller?

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What Does Removing the Loan Contingency Mean for Homebuyers?

HomeLight

They are essentially clauses in your purchase agreement that are designed to protect you from unforeseen issues, like problems unearthed during a home inspection or difficulties securing financing. What is a loan contingency?

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What Does ‘Under Contract’ Mean on a Home Listing?

HomeLight

To fully understand what “under contract” means, let’s take a look at some of the contingencies that might be attached to such a listing. There are four common types of real estate contract contingencies.

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How Long Can a House Be Under Contract?

Norada Real Estate

Home Inspection Contingency One of the most common contingencies that can affect the length of the under-contract period is the home inspection contingency. This contingency allows the buyer to have the home inspected and negotiate repairs or credits with the seller.