Tag buyer protections

BUYING ADVICE, FIRST TIME BUYER

What Happened to The $1,000 Credit?

Real estate agent smiling and shaking hands with a homebuyer at a table with a contract and pen, inside a bright modern home.

When Verbal Promises Go Wrong in Real Estate Recently a reader reached out with a frustrating situation. They had just purchased a home, closed about a month ago, and encountered an issue during the process. During the transaction, the buyer…

Alex Powell
July 6, 2025

BUYING ADVICE, FIRST TIME BUYER

Do You Really Get Your Earnest Money Back

Pile of one hundred dollar bills representing the financial risk and importance of protecting earnest money deposits during a real estate transaction.

What Happens to Your Earnest Money Every year I receive multiple questions from homebuyers who are confused or even panicked about what happens to their earnest money deposit. They usual questions is do you really get your earnest money back.…