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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...