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 ...

In the complaint filed June 25 by City Attorney Marc Sebora, the city is seeking the return of $25,000 in earnest money paid to Hazel Sitz and the estate of her deceased husband, Donald.

When a home goes up for sale and a buyer becomes interested in purchasing it, it's not enough to enter into a verbal agreement. Both parties need to sign a purchase agreement. Here, we' ...

People in the market for a home quickly learn the costs involved when purchasing a home can far exceed the agreed-upon price.