Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

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 ...

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 ...