If you’re considering going through the process of buying a house, especially for the first time, it’s normal to feel intimidated by the whole system. After all, the process of buying a house is probably the biggest financial investment you will make. But if your fears are keeping you from taking the plunge into homeownership, real estate expert Brendan Desimone offers some advice that can help give you peace of mind. In a recent Zillow article, he explores the top five fears homebuyers face and why they should let them go. One of the fears he discusses is the loss of the deposit. If something happens between escrow and closing many buyers fear they will lose their 3-5% deposit. According to Desimone, however, “It’s nearly impossible for a buyer to lose their deposit.”

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