There are currently 2 terms in this directory beginning with the letter H.
Home sale contingency
A home sale contingency is for a buyer to indicate to a seller that part of their condition to purchase the seller's property relies on the buyer's ability to finalize a close on their current property. This is often negotiated with a clause in a contract or with an addendum to a contract. An example of how such a contingency can be used would be if a buyer needs to sell their property in order to have the down payment required on the purchase of the new property, or would rather use their sale proceeds instead of their savings to make the down payment.
Homeowner's association (HOA)
A homeowner's association is a private association that manages a planned community or condominium. When you purchase a property that is managed by an HOA, you agree to abide by the HOA's rules and pay its monthly or annual HOA dues. If you fail to pay and/or comply, they often have the ability to file a lien against the property and/or foreclose on the property.