Earnest money vs down payment – Cash needed to buy a home Homebuyers are often confused by the terms earnest money vs down payment. Both are cash amounts needed to buy a home, but they are due from the buyer at different times. Quick explanation in this video EM...
Do You Save Money? My eight-year-old granddaughter earnestly said last week, “I need to save money!” When asked about the goal she was saving towards she said quite dramatically, “My CAR! I ONLY have eight years to save for my car!” Doggone if...
Down Payment Assistance Start With a Good Lender Last week the discussion was about the cash needed to close on a home. The amount of money can seem daunting but there is some help available. First of all, see a lender sooner rather than later. A good lender will help...
Cash Needed to Buy a Home Many buyers, especially first-time homebuyers, do not understand how much cash they need to buy a home. Many people in the Tri-Cities area are spending a lot on rent, making it hard to save up for closing costs and the down payment for their...
