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 ...

Closing costs are the associated fees and expenses that are paid when a real estate transaction closes. Both buyers and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Selling a home isn’t free. Learn about the most common — and often overlooked — costs involved in selling your house, from agent fees to prep work.

Yes, buying a home without an agent is legal in all 50 states. No law requires you to hire one. But going solo means you ...

Buying or selling real estate, there will be closing costs. “Closing costs” sounds simple enough in itself, but it can become a significant factor depending on the transaction and how you are being ...