How Much Are Closing Costs—and Who Pays for Them?

Closing costs are often a mystery to first-time home buyers—and even first-time sellers. Here’s a breakdown of what they are, and who’s going to shell out for which.
Tammy Gordon, Real Estate Consultant
Closing costs are often a mystery to first-time home buyers—and even first-time sellers. Here’s a breakdown of what they are, and who’s going to shell out for which.