Roasting Methods. There are two methods for roasting a whole chicken: Regular method: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Roast whole (thawed) chickens for 20 minutes per pound, plus an additional 15 minutes. High heat method (this creates a crispy, darker skin): 1  Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) and cook whole (thawed) chicken for 10-15 minutes. 2  Then reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and roast for 20 minutes per pound.
When you sign a contract, you'll also pay a deposit called earnest money, usually $500 to $5000, to show that you're serious about wanting to buy the house.
Earnest money should not be confused with your down payment. The down payment towards your house is the amount of cash that you need to contribute towards closing the transaction. If you obtain a mortgage for 80% of your purchase price, then your down payment will be 20% of the purchase price.Earnest money is simply an initial deposit that is specified in the contract, usually much less than your entire down payment.f you obtain a mortgage for 80% of your purchase price, then your down payment will be 20% of the purchase price. Earnest money is simply an initial deposit that is specified in the contract, usually much less than your entire down payment.