You have found the home you want to purchase and have put down some earnest money on it. But then you discover that you also have to pay a down payment! What is going on? Was the money you paid previously not the down payment? While both the money you paid for the earnest money […]
How Much Should You Put Down in an Earnest Money Deposit?
You’ve found the house you’ve decided you’re committed to buying. To show the seller that you are serious about your offer, you decide to put down an earnest money deposit. How do you know how much you should put down and what determines the rate? There is no “right” answer, as it depends on a […]
Understanding Earnest Money
You have been searching the market for the perfect home and found one that is for you. If you are serious about the offer, you will give the buyer a deposit of earnest money that they will hold onto until your offer is accepted by the seller. But what exactly is earnest money and how […]
