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Although a small number of contingent offers fall through, it still happens. These are some of the most common reasons deals don’t make it to the finish line. The buyer can go through financial ...

In this week’s Film Room, we’ll flag key issues to consider as you optimize the NIL strategy for your campus following the NCAA’s Updated Q&A Regarding the Impact of the Proposed Settlement, which ...

If you’re buying a house, it’s important to understand the difference between these two types of sales. Both contingent and pending mean a property is under contract, but each status signals a ...

Dear Monty: We agreed with the buyers through our agent. They had a contingent offer. Our agent promised us that our house would remain active until the buyer's home was sold. However, she immediately ...

Buying a home or investing in real estate is a powerful way to build equity and long-term wealth. If you've ever considered buying a home, you've probably heard the term contingencies. And while ...

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Reader question: Our home is currently on the market, and we are actively looking. It has been two weeks, and we have had three showings and no offers. Our agent seems to think that we are going to ...

A home is listed as “active contingent” when a seller has accepted an offer from a buyer, but there are contingencies that still need to be met before the sale of the property can close. Why would a ...

When you’re shopping for a home, you might not be able to tell your chances of buying the home from the listing. That’s because properties have different listing statuses that are on a spectrum from ...