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3 Home-Buying Costs First-Time Buyers Miss

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3 Home-Buying Costs First-Time Buyers Miss
What you need to know
  • Thinking your down payment is the only big check you’ll write when buying a home?
  • [Show a buyer looking surprised at a stack of papers and a calculator] That’s where a lot of first-time buyers get caught off guard
  • , buyers usually pay a mix of lender fees, title fees, appraisal costs, and prepaid taxes or insurance

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Thinking your down payment is the only big check you’ll write when buying a home? [Show a buyer looking surprised at a stack of papers and a calculator] That’s where a lot of first-time buyers get caught off guard.

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KEY POINT 1

First, closing costs. In the U.S., buyers usually pay a mix of lender fees, title fees, appraisal costs, and prepaid taxes or insurance. [B-roll of closing table, paperwork, pen signing] These can add up fast, so ask your lender for a Loan Estimate early.

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KEY POINT 2

Second, inspections and repairs. A home inspection can reveal issues you won’t spot at a showing, and some buyers also pay for specialty inspections like roof, sewer, or termite checks.

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[B-roll of inspector checking attic, outlet, and roof] Even if the home looks perfect, you may need money set aside for fixes right after closing.

3 Home-Buying Costs First-Time Buyers Miss
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