How much is a real estate agent commission—and who actually pays it? These are common questions among homebuyers and sellers navigating a real estate transaction, and the answers have changed recently ...

You’re not done once you’ve saved the down payment. Here are the closing-day and year-one costs experts say buyers most often ...

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 ...

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 ...

Before you get the keys to your new house, you’ll need to pay quite a few costs in addition to your down payment. nathaphat / Getty Images When you buy a home, you’ll need to have more than just your ...

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 interest rate. A no-closing-cost refinance saves you some money at closing ...