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Earnest money (down payment) in NY is typically held by:

  • aThe seller
  • The seller's attorney in escrow
  • cThe buyer's bank
  • dThe real estate broker

Answer: B · The seller's attorney in escrow

The seller's attorney typically holds the contract deposit in escrow in NY.

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