Besides at closing, there are a few additional times money is due when purchasing a home: When writing your initial offer, an earnest money deposit is required. Amounts vary based on purchase price, but the average sale will be a $1,000 deposit. This check is ONLY cashed after a deal is ratified. Money for a […]
One commonly negotiated contingency in a purchase offer is having a thorough home inspection. Although it would be thrilling to find a perfect home with no concerns, unfortunately, they don’t exist! A home inspection is a visual inspection of readily accessible areas and components to determine condition of major systems, structure, and other operations. Most […]