4 Homebuying Costs First-Time Buyers Miss

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What you need to know

• Thinking you only need a down payment to buy a home?
• That’s one of the fastest ways to blow your budget
• In many deals, buyers pay lender fees, title fees, appraisal costs, and more

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Thinking you only need a down payment to buy a home? That’s one of the fastest ways to blow your budget.

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KEY POINT 1

First, there are closing costs. In many deals, buyers pay lender fees, title fees, appraisal costs, and more. A good rule is to expect several thousand dollars on top of your down payment.

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KEY POINT 2

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Second, don’t forget move-in expenses. Even if the house is move-in ready, you’ll probably need cash for utilities, basic furniture, cleaning, and small fixes the first week you live there.

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