Contracts
In South Carolina, a 'home sale contingency' allows the buyer to:
ASell their home after purchasing the new one
BWithdraw from the purchase if they cannot sell their current home by a specified date✓ Correct
CRent back the home from the seller after closing
DDelay closing indefinitely until their home sells
Explanation
A home sale contingency allows the buyer to cancel the purchase contract and recover their earnest money if they cannot sell their current home by the specified deadline.
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