the new owner. The escrow process is essential in cases in which the ownership title will be changed. The money put into escrow, or the initial deposit amount collected as part of escrow, is considered as “good faith” money or “earnest” money. This money is the payment amount that will follow the home purchase process. How much money are you, the buyer, supposed to put into escrow? This totally depends on the terms as stipulated in the offer of purchase. Still confused? The good news is that an escrow agent who specializes in this period and process should be involved. The agent serves as a third
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