closing costs

noun

: the extra amounts of money that people need to pay when they buy a house

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Sellers could also consider offering a concession, which would cover parts of the buyer’s closing costs. Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2025 While helping the homeless, the omnibus bill also calls for a first-time homeowner’s savings account that can be used for a down payment or closing costs when purchasing a home. Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2025 And Mutual of Omaha offers existing customers up to $1,000 off closing costs. Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 20 May 2025 Costs: Buyers should expect to pay between 8 and 10 percent in closing costs, including a registration tax, notary fees and other expenses, the listing agent said. Roxana Popescu, New York Times, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for closing costs

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“Closing costs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closing%20costs. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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