When you buy a home, your deposit doesn’t go to the seller right away. By law, it goes into a trust account, a special account that brokerages are required to use. That money is meant to stay safe and untouched until closing day.

Discovering a death in your new home can be shocking. Learn what sellers must disclose, how to investigate a property’s past, and your rights if something was hidden. This guide helps buyers navigate the emotional and legal complexities of stigmatized properties.