Homebuying Guide
What to expect when you’re expecting to close on time.
Settlement Fees
Review homebuying costs and other important information homebuyers need to know ahead of closing.
Transfer / Recordation Taxes
For DC, MD & VA homebuyers, explore homebuying taxes paid at closing in DC, Maryland and Virginia.
Title Insurance Premiums
Calculate your homebuying title insurance premium for enhanced or standard coverage.
Homebuying + Closing Costs
Approximately 70% of closing costs that are variable are title-related, including the insurance premium and service charges. Try our online Quick Quote tool and our free app Close It! to calculate your closing costs today.
When buying a home, you will need closing funds beyond the down payment. As a general rule, you should tack on 3% to 6% of the purchase price to account for closing costs. Closing costs can be sorted into 3 money buckets: title insurance premiums, title service fees and taxes.
Read This: What to Expect, Prepare for Closing
REAL Credit™
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REALegal™
Homebuyers who close with us receive peace of mind with up to 2 hours of free legal counsel.
REAL Safe™
Homebuyers, explore contactless closing options designed to keep our community healthy & safe.
Homebuying in DC, MD or VA?
What is title insurance?
Your title insurance policy saves you money & the headache of a legal hassle should a lien, fraud, claim or other title matter present itself down the road.
Pre-closing Guide
Homebuying in DC, MD or VA – our Pre-Closing Guide will help you navigate the homebuying process.
Post-closing Guide
Your homebuying journey is over, but closing is not complete. Discover what happens to your file after closing.
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Homebuying Costs Explained…
Homebuying costs include taxes, lender fees and title company fees that a homebuyer pays at settlement. Watch this video to prepare for the process.
