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Get ready for yet another cost when buying a home: Junk fees

Sep 15, 2026 · Stephan Bisaha

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Get ready for yet another cost when buying a home: Junk fees
Kelly MacDonald holds her dog in front of her five bedroom home in a Cincinnati suburb on September, 11 2026.
Kelly MacDonald holds her dog in front of her five bedroom home in a Cincinnati suburb on September, 11 2026.

Some real estate agents and researchers say home buyers and sellers should not pay this out-of-pocket fee.

(Image credit: Patrick Apfelbeck)

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