closing costs

noun

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

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Recent Examples on the Web

Home sellers Sellers also have some of their own closing costs, such as real estate commissions and transfer taxes in some locations. — Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026

The mortgage has been calculated, insurance and taxes considered, and closing costs absorbed. — Dan Bray, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026

People who earn 50% of the AMI or less can qualify for a $2,500 closing credit that can be put toward closing costs or a down payment — the credit is funded and offered by Fannie Mae and is available to everyone regardless of lender. — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for closing costs

• exhausts
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