Buying a home is an exciting milestone, but it often comes with a long list of unexpected fees. One of the most common questions from new homeowners is: Are closing costs tax-deductible? The short ...

California is an escrow state when purchasing property. While buying property is an exciting journey, it’s important to understand the costs involved. Here’s a guide to help you understand what these ...

Homebuyers continue to be saddled with high mortgage rates, which have been hovering close to 7%. However, mortgage applications have ticked up 12.5% for the week ending June 6 after three straight ...

Most buyers spend months planning for their down payment—but closing costs? Those can fly under the radar until the very end. From loan processing to title work to last-minute “surprise” fees, closing ...

When you close on a home purchase or mortgage refinance, there are always various closing costs to pay. From appraisals and home inspections to loan origination fees and property taxes, these expenses ...

Among the standard upfront expenses of buying a home that may surprise you are the closing costs. These fees, separate from your down payment, include the cost of services for things like your home ...

(StatePoint) Buying a home? Don’t forget to account for closing costs. These settlement fees are among the last expenses you pay before officially taking ownership of your new home. Here’s what to ...

A no-closing-cost refinance means you won’t pay closing costs upfront — but you will roll them into your loan or pay a higher ...