When you get a mortgage to buy a home, you’ll have to pay closing costs.
How Much Are Closing Costs? Plus: How to Reduce Closing Costs
When you get a mortgage to buy a home, you'll have to pay closing costs: These fees, paid to third parties to help facilitate the sale of a home, typically total 2% to 7% of the home's purchase price. So on a $250,000 home, you can expect the amount to run anywhere from $5,000 to $17,500.
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Here are some things to consider.
Budgeting for closing, moving and move-in costs
The fees and costs associated with buying a home, closing on it, moving—and moving in—can add up quickly. As you go through these steps, there’s a good chance you’ll have a number of questions. These questions might include:
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