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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Home prices have skyrocketed, creating affordability issues for prospective buyers. Upfront expenses associated with buying a home include the down payment, closing costs and moving costs. Ongoing ...

One of the drawbacks of buying now and refinancing later is that it costs money to refinance a mortgage. Closing costs on a ...

Five Star Home Solutions launches nationwide direct home‑buying service with convenient Sell & Stay program up to 60 days ...

Housing unaffordability is near record highs in America, making it essential that you understand the full cost of buying a home. Unfortunately, most “unaffordability indexes” usually don’t incorporate ...

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 ...

Mortgage Research Center. The average rate on a 15-year mortgage refinance is 5.29%. On a 20-year mortgage refinance, the ...

The Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA) offers a unique mortgage program designed to make homeownership ...

A professional couple ready to buy their first home were hit with the reality that the path to homeownership is expensive—even after you get the keys. After years of diligently saving for a down ...