earnest money
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“Typically, the immediate consequence is forfeiting the earnest money deposit you put down,” Will McSeveney says.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026
“If I had been on the listing side, I would have required additional earnest money that was non-refundable so there was more of a risk to the buyer.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026
If the buyer changes their mind for any reason within 14 days, Conner Homes refunds the earnest money and cancels the transaction.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 3, 2022
“With new construction, you usually only have 15 to 30 days, depending on the contract, to get your earnest money back,” Rueth says.
From Washington Post • Mar. 17, 2022
“You and your husband had recently put down earnest money on this land. Is that correct, Mrs. Heine?”
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
