closing costs
Americanplural noun
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fees charged to a purchaser by a bank, lawyer, etc. for services related to a sale, as title search, appraisal, etc.
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any expenses over the purchase price of a house, land, etc., that is paid by the purchaser or seller at the completion of the sale.
Example Sentences
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To get deals done, sellers and home builders in many markets are offering concessions, such as covering the buyer’s closing costs.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
That might involve paying her closing costs on a new home, or hiring and paying contractors for home improvements on her current property.
From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026
“Enjoy limited-time incentives like paid closing costs and exceptional financing options!”
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
They bought the house in December for about 4% below the listing price, and the seller covered some of their closing costs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026
There were no closing costs or other fees.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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