How Much Cash Do You Need to Buy a Home in Boston?
How much cash do you need to buy a home in Boston? Most Greater Boston buyers need between 7% and 12% of the purchase price in liquid cash to close — covering the down payment, buyer closing costs, and earnest money deposits. On a $1,000,000 purchase, that's $70,000–$120,000. Massachusetts adds a fe
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