Buying A Home
The down payment isn’t the whole enchilada – here’s how much cash you’ll need to buy a home in Oakland
The real estate industry has done a bang-up job on letting consumers know they’ll need some cash when they purchase a home. Typically, it’s the down payment that’s mentioned. Seldom are closing costs brought up, so they end up a major surprise for homebuyers. Between the two of those huge chunks of money are other cash outlays you’ll need to consider. Earnest Money Deposit You found the home you want to buy and we’ve structured the perfect purchase agreement. In it, you’ll find a section dealing with your earnest money deposit (EMD). We’ll list the amount you are paying and