08/21/2026
Escrow. Earnest money. Equity. These words get thrown around like everyone already knows what they mean and honestly, that's a big part of why buying a home feels so intimidating.
So I broke down the terms every buyer runs into, explained the way I'd explain them to a 5 year old. No jargon, just the plain-English version.
Save this for when you're ready to buy (or send it to the friend who keeps asking you real estate questions). I've walked plenty of buyers through this exact confusion, and once the language clicks, the whole process gets a lot less scary.
Swipe through, save it, and drop a term in the comments you want explained next 👇
Hi, I'm Linda Steiger— your Richmond Realtor® helping buyers and homeowners feel confident every step of the way.
