Should You Accept a Contingent Offer?

Dated: August 31 2026

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Willamette Valley home with "For Sale" sign, representing a seller weighing a contingent offer


A contingent offer on your home isn't automatically a risk — but it does come with real tradeoffs worth understanding before you sign.

Here's how Oregon's contingency structure protects sellers, what we verify before advising you either way, and when a contingent offer might actually be the stronger choice. Read the full guide →

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Your Howard Team

Welcome — we’re glad you’re here.We’re Ruth and Frank Howard, known locally as Your Howard Team, and we help homeowners across the Willamette Valley make smart, confident real ....

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