When a seller is refusing to release earnest money
It's a total nightmare when you've followed every single rule in the contract, backed out for a legitimate reason, and today you're stuck with the seller refusing to release earnest money . You probably thought getting your deposit back would end up being a simple custom once the offer fell through, but instead, your money is sitting down in escrow limbo while the seller digs their heels in. It's frustrating, it's stressful, and honestly, seems a little bit like your money is being held hostage. ...