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What Is a Kick-Out Clause?
A kick-out clause is generally beneficial to buyers and sellers, and it overwhelmingly applies to a specific home-buying circumstance.
Contingent vs. Pending: What's the Difference in Real Estate?
A big difference for a home buyer: a house that's contingent sits much earlier on the home-purchase timeline. But there's more to know.
What Does Under Contract Mean?
The buyer and seller have agreed on a price. A timeline for the transaction has been outlined. Documents have been signed. But the sale isn't final.
What Does Pending Mean in Real Estate?
If you find a house marked as pending that you fall in love with during your search for a home, you're not out of luck.
What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate?
When you discover a house designated as contingent during a house-hunting search, the word means something specific. Here's what to do.
What Does Active Mean in Real Estate?
The straight-forward definition covers the basics. But there are important variations.