closing costs

noun

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

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Just be sure to crunch the repayment costs with precision to make sure that these rates and payments fit your budget, and don't forget to account for the associated closing costs with either to best determine your next move. Matt Richardson, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026 The seller is responsible for all closing costs, property taxes and maintenance. Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026 Another major thing to note when reviewing loan estimates is the closing costs. Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 1 Jan. 2026 Sellers increasingly offer concessions like closing costs, rate buydowns, and repair credits. Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 22 Dec. 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 22 Jan. 2026.

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