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

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Or you could run into issues because something major changes with your finances during the loan approval process, such as losing your job or needing to take on a car loan. The contingency allows you to walk away without penalty if you can’t secure financing to buy the house. Why would a seller reject a home sale contingency?

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How to Buy a House in San Diego: 14 Steps to Close the Sale

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Loans are between 3%-3.5% CalHFA works through approved lenders, and buyers apply for the program through their loan officer. Do they need to do a rent-back on the house, or do they want a quick close? What is their timeline and what will make our offer stand out?”

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