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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 ...

Contingency clauses are protections homebuyers can include in their purchase contracts. They offer buyers a way to back out of the deal if certain conditions aren't met. Inspection, appraisal, ...

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 ...