FINANCE AND CREDIT

What Is an Earnest Money Deposit, and Why Does It Matter?

Aixa Mariely Rodriguez

Published on: 06/08/2026

Buying a home in North Carolina? Learn what an Earnest Money Deposit is, how many days you have to submit it, and who it's paid to. A clear guide for buyers.

earnest money deposit North Carolinaearnest money deposit explainedwho does earnest money get paid toearnest money deposit North Carolina buyershow many days to submit earnest moneyclosing attorney North Carolinafirst time home buyer North Carolinabuying a house in Hickory NCCatawba County home buyerbilingual real estate agent North Carolinabuying a home Western NCearnest money vs due diligence NCeffective date real estatewhat is an escrow agentclosing process North Carolina

Before You Fall in Love with a House, Fall in Love with Your Numbers

Aixa Mariely Rodriguez

Published on: 14/07/2026

The home search doesn't start with a showing; it starts with a budget. In this article, I share 5 simple steps to get your numbers clear before you fall in love with a house, so you can make decisions with confidence.