Some fees are unavoidable whether you're paying cash or financing a home purchase. Here's what you need to know before making an offer.

You can refinance your home for many reasons including if you need to access your equity, if you want a lower rate, and more.

Splitero reports refinancing isn't always a smart choice; hidden costs, waiting periods, and risks can outweigh potential ...

If you took out a mortgage in the last year or two, you might still be reeling from the closing costs you paid — and understandably hesitant to repeat the process even if mortgage rates have ...

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 ...

Refinancing a mortgage means getting a new loan to replace your current mortgage, which could lower your interest rate, accelerate your repayment term or cash out equity — all of which can help ...

Homebuilders are boosting incentives to lure in buyers looking for affordability, according to a Realtor.com® Days of Deals report. Unlike sellers of existing homes, who can simply wait out the market ...

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 ...

During the homebuying process, inspection issues often lead to repair negotiations between the buyer and seller. One option for buyers is to ask for a repair credit instead of having the seller ...

Typical home-selling costs can include Realtor commissions, closing costs, paying off the mortgage and more. Don’t forget to factor in the costs of any home repairs, improvements or staging you do to ...

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, ...