Closing costs on a home can amount to thousands of dollars. They add up to between 2% and 5% for the buyer and 6% and 10% for the seller. That's a significant cost to factor in when buying a home.

Closing costs are the associated fees and expenses that are paid when a real estate transaction closes. Both buyers and sellers incur some form of closing costs, but many items can be negotiated. The ...

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 ...

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 ...

In a buyer's market, you may have the chance to pay less than the asking price on a home or request seller concessions, in which the seller pays some of your closing costs. In some scenarios, using ...

Purchasing a home might seem like you’re signing your life away, but it also comes with a hefty price tag beyond forking over the remainder of your down payment. When it comes time for closing, you ...