Getting ready to shop for a home? An important part of the home buying process is making an earnest money deposit, or “EMD.” Also known as a “good faith deposit,” earnest money is a lump ...

Earnest money is a deposit that proves buyers are serious about completing the purchase of a home (apartment or other ...

What happens to earnest money if a potential homebuyer isn't approved for a mortgage? This week's real estate law column ...