Some fees are unavoidable whether you're paying cash or financing a home purchase. Here's what you need to know before making an offer.

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 ...

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 ...

Are you a first-time home buyer? The city’s Home Purchase Assistance Program Grant (HPAP) will help buyers with the costs. The City is providing grants of up to $6,000 to help income-eligible buyers ...

LOS ANGELES — Americans looking to buy a newly built home this spring are likely to get a helping hand with their mortgage rate and other costs. Many homebuilders are offering buyers valuable ...