State by State Closing Guide
Here is a summary of closing practices for each of the United States. This is a general reference guide. Local practices within your city or county may differ.
Know Before You Owe Disclosure Forms
(Most states require sellers to fill out a disclosure form or disclose material facts about the property. To…
Can I Ever Get Someone Else to Pay My Closing Costs for Me?
One of the most effective ways of avoiding one or more of your closing costs is to ask…
Closing Checklists
Buyer’s Home Closing Checklist Have you made a final walk-thru inspection of the property? Is the condition of…
How Closings Are Handled State by State
Real estate closings may be handled by escrow companies, title companies, lawyers, or a combination of one or…
Should I Compare Escrow Fees On-Line?
When you begin shopping for the best home price, mortgage rate, insurance premium, and lender closing costs, so…
Escrow Impound Accounts: Do You Have a Choice?
Escrow impound accounts are those accounts which lenders set up to collect “up-front” money from you when you…