One of the expenses that adds to closing costs is real estate transfer taxes, which cover the cost of transferring a title or deed from the seller to the buyer. However, some states do not charge a ...

The average closing costs for a refinance mortgage in the U.S. totaled $2,403 last year, or about 0.72% of the loan amount, according to a new report from LodeStar Software Solutions. The findings ...

Make sure you’re prepared for these upfront costs of buying a house Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Aly J. Yale is a contributor at Buy Side and an expert on real estate, mortgages, ...

If you’re monitoring the value of your home so you can sell it and reap a worthwhile profit, don’t forget to factor in the closing costs for sellers into the sale price. You may estimate that your ...

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 ...

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 ...

Closing costs can vary significantly by state, ranging from less than 1 percent of the home’s sale price to nearly 3 percent. Washington, D.C. has the highest average closing costs in the country, ...