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What is an escrow or “earnest money” deposit?

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What is an escrow or “earnest money” deposit?

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A. When a written contract offer is submitted for a property an earnest money deposit is required of the buyer. The deposit is held in an escrow account and is credited back to the buyer at closing.

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