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What costs come with buying a house besides the down payment?

Beyond the down payment, buying a house can involve closing costs such as loan origination, appraisal, inspection, title, insurance, recording, and legal fees. You may also have to prepay some property taxes and homeowners insurance. Then there are move-in expenses, which could include appliances, flooring, painting, window treatments, repairs, landscaping, and other improvements.