http://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/blogs/realestate/archive/2007/10/29/q-how-much-do-we-need-for-the-down-payment.aspxBetween the time you make an offer on the house and the closing , you could lay out tens of thousands of dollars that will be held in a special account -- called an escrow account -- by your lawyer or the seller’s lawyer. The exact amount will vary greatly,enCommunityServer 2.1 SP1 (Build: 61120.2)http://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/blogs/realestate/archive/2007/10/29/q-how-much-do-we-need-for-the-down-payment.aspx#105150Wed, 05 Sep 2007 16:16:07 GMTb16960c2-08ff-48dc-93ce-1f3c6b289aa0:105150Real Estate<p>How much do I need for a house? The exact amount varies, but here are the major costs you should anticipate:</p>