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 ...

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, ...

Purchasing a home might seem like you’re signing your life away, but it also comes with a hefty price tag beyond forking over the remainder of your down payment. When it comes time for closing, you ...

Before you get the keys to your new house, you’ll need to pay quite a few costs in addition to your down payment. nathaphat / Getty Images When you buy a home, you’ll need to have more than just your ...