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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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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.