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.
On a $500,000 transaction, a buyer in our market would typically make an earnest money deposit of $5,000-$10,000. Remember, the earnest money deposit is not set and is to be negotiated between the buyer and seller.Here are some recommendations when trying to determine the proper amount of earnest money.arnest money is simply an initial deposit that is specified in the contract, usually much less than your entire down payment. If your home purchase closes, the earnest money deposit that you originally made will be applied towards your down payment.