If you are preparing to buy a home in New Jersey, you may hear your real estate agent or attorney talk about an earnest money deposit. It is an important part of many home purchases, especially in competitive markets like Monmouth County.
But how much earnest money do you actually need? And what happens to that money after you make your offer?
Here is what New Jersey home buyers should know.
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