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 ...

Everyone bemoans the high cost of housing. But what about the high cost of closing, which also is out of hand? Start with the cost of title insurance, which has been in the headlines recently because ...

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, ...

Homebuyers paid an average of $4,661 in closing costs on purchase mortgages last year, according to a new report from LodeStar Software Solutions. The company released its first-ever purchase mortgage ...

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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 ...