Notably, it's also bad for your pocketbook to book too far in advance, according to CheapAir. People who booked 210 days before the flight ended up paying an average of $475 for a domestic ticket. There are exceptions and caveats, however. If you're booking for a high-traffic time, like Thanksgiving, it can make sense to book well in advance. The optimal time to buy a flight for Thanksgiving weekend in 2012, for instance, was 96 days in advance.
In northern California, this type of status could be called Active with a Release Clause. It's basically a kick-out clause that says if the seller receives an acceptable back-up offer, the seller has the right to give the existing buyer 72-hours notice minimum to release the contingency to sell or cancel the contract.
Active contingent is when a home seller has received an offer from a buyer, but the buyer needs to meet certain conditions before the sale can be finalized. These conditions may include a home inspection or getting approval on a mortgage loan. Once these conditions are met, the home will no longer be listed as active contingent. In certain areas, active contingent is also referred to when a buyer must sell their home before purchasing a new home. In other areas, this specific situation is covered by a different listing status: Active with Contingencies.