What does a down payment mean in real estate transactions?

Understand the third party fees due at home loan closing, including appraisal, credit check, title charges and taxes, and see how to estimate your cost. Read more

Learn what a co-op is, how cooperative housing works, and what ownership means. Understand fees, rules, and the role of the governing board in co-op living. Read more

You can pay for your homeowner’s insurance (HOI) policy either up front or at closing. In both cases, you’ll need to pay the first year’s premium. Read more