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By Elizabeth Weintraub, About.com Guide to Home Buying / Selling

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Your Real Estate Earnest Money Deposit
Don't offer an earnest money deposit with your offer to purchase real estate until you know exactly how it will be handled once it leaves your hands. Details to help you make sure your good faith deposit is secure.

What if the House Needs Repairs?
Do you really understand every clause within the contract you just signed? Repair issues are one of the least understood parts of a home sales contract. It's a misunderstanding that can cause you lots of headaches--and money. Get the facts before you sign.

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