We have, in the last few days, discussed three terms or contingencies which generally accompany the cash offer on a house (inspection contingencies, mortgage contingencies, and, where applicable, ...

Q-We are trying to buy a home but are encountering difficulty with the seller who does not have a real estate agent. Our purchase contract contains a contingency for obtaining a mortgage commitment ...

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Sellers don’t like offers that are contingent upon the sale of the buyers’ home. Buyers don’t like to make offers on homes that are contingent upon the sellers finding a replacement home. The reason ...

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