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Why a Home-Sale Contingency Can Be Disastrous for Sellers

RIS Media

One such scenario occurs when sellers accept a… The post Why a Home-Sale Contingency Can Be Disastrous for Sellers appeared first on RISMedia. The odds of having an unpleasant experience increase when homeowners don’t make sound decisions.

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

Realty Biz

Kick-Out Clause vs. Home Sale Contingency. When the real estate market favors sellers home sale contingencies almost become extinct. In hot markets there would never be a need for a seller to even considered a home sale clause. However, there is one alternative that will become more popular.

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

HomeLight

But one of the most influential bargaining tools is eliminating contingency clauses, especially the seller contingency clause, also known as the home sale contingency. What is a contingency clause? Let’s begin by looking at the “what” and “why” of contingency clauses. “You

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Calque launches another “Buy Before You Sell” program

Housing Wire

Fintech Calque rolled out an affordable version of its Buy Before You Sell program that enables homeowners to remove home sale contingencies and debt-to-income (DTI) constraints. The Calque PPG will be the minimum amount required to remove the home sale contingency, according to the firm.

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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 Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate?

HomeLight

average % of contracts with a financing contingency: 80% Home sale contingency Home sale contingency means a buyer’s purchase of your house is contingent on their own house selling. Learn More Should I accept an offer with a home sale contingency?

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What Is Reasonable to Ask for After a Home Inspection?

HomeLight

Start making offers again without waiting to sell your home. HomeLight’s Buy Before You Sell program can unlock a portion of your equity upfront to put toward your next home. Make a strong offer with no home sale contingency.