Closing Costs

Latest Closing Costs Articles

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  What are seller concessions?

  Depending on the market, seller concessions don’t always pan out for the buyer.

  3 min read Oct 19, 2022
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  What is the APR on a mortgage and how does it work?

  If you’re shopping for a mortgage, you’ll likely come across the term “APR.”

  2 min read Oct 18, 2022
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  Average down payment for a home

  Across the U.S., here’s what buyers in different age groups are really paying.

  2 min read Oct 17, 2022
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  Hard money lenders: One source for unique mortgage situations

  These loans appeal to house flippers or those with unusual situations.

  7 min read Oct 17, 2022
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  Understanding escrow: How it works in homebuying

  It’s not complicated, but it involves several steps. Here’s how to navigate them.

  6 min read Oct 07, 2022
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  What is mortgage escrow?

  It’s an often-inescapable fact of homebuying and homeowning life.

  5 min read Sep 26, 2022
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  What are real estate transfer taxes?

  Real estate transfer taxes are different from property tax, estate tax and gift tax.

  3 min read Sep 01, 2022
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  Cash to close explained

  Think of closing costs as just one of three components of cash to close.

  3 min read Jul 27, 2022
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  How to negotiate your mortgage closing costs

  Don’t just accept the list of costs the lender hands you.

  4 min read Jul 20, 2022
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  Mortgage closing costs vs. prepaids: What’s the difference?

  You may hear these terms used interchangeably, but they are two different expenses.

  3 min read Jun 27, 2022