Interesting article in The Real Deal about sellers in this tight market insisting that buyers purchase apartments without financing contingencies. This is like walking a tightrope without a net. Given the uncertainties inherent in the lending process, I always advise against it, because even the most qualified borrowers can be turned down due to some quirk the lender finds with the building’s condition or its finances. http://therealdeal.com/issues_articles/good-bye-mortgage-contingencies-tight-inventory-leads-buyers-to-risk-their-down-payments/
Interesting article about Sellers insisting on non-contingent deals.
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