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 ...

A contingency fee or contingent fee is common in personal injury lawsuits, because those cases usually involve a monetary value. There is a settlement or a judgment that can be anticipated, and the ...

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 ...

From trapeze artists to baseball spectators seated behind home plate, everyone appreciates a good safety net. Homebuyers and sellers are no exception, which is why contingency clauses continue to be ...

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So, you’ve been searching for a house to make a home and finally settled on your final choice. As you’re about to make an offer, you discover that the listing has turned contingent or pending. No! Say ...

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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A real estate listing that’s “pending” means the seller has accepted an offer on their property, but the transaction has not yet closed. “Contingent” also means an offer has been accepted, ...

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 ...

Property listings go through several statuses in the multiple listing service and online marketplaces. Besides active property listings, you may come across “contingent” and “pending” listings. You’ll ...