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 ...

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 ...

Many people in the military take advantage of VA loans to purchase a home. The VA home loan program provides unique benefits, like no down payment, no private mortgage insurance (PMI), and competitive ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Aug. 18—(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 ...

Many of your closing costs aren't set in stone, though you won't be able to negotiate government charges, such as taxes and recording fees. You can negotiate with the lender to reduce its fees, and ...