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How Long Can a House Be Contingent?

HomeLight

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

There are various selling options, and one of those is to sell your home to a cash buyer. This is someone who wants to buy a property with an all-cash bid, eliminating the need for a mortgage or other financing solution. For example, there's no need for a loan contingency (mortgage contingency).

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

HomeLight

However, your mortgage lender will not loan you more money than a house is worth, so if the appraisal determines that the sales price is higher than the home’s actual value, as the buyer, you’ll need to be prepared to come up with the money to make up any difference. Home sale contingencies.