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Future first-time homebuyer writing an earnest money deposit check

Earnest Money: What It Is, How Much You Need, and When It's Due

Earnest money is a deposit that shows sellers you're serious about buying their home, typically ranging from 1% to 3% of the purchase price. This good faith deposit is usually due within a few days of an accepted offer, is applied to your closing costs, and can be refundable under certain contract contingencies.

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