Closing Costs

Definition

The surprise financial gut-punch that arrives right after you thought you were done spending money on a house. It's like the bill after a fancy dinner, except the dinner is a 30-year mortgage and the tip is mandatory.

Example Usage

"I budgeted perfectly for my home purchase until closing costs showed up like an uninvited plus-one at a wedding with a very expensive appetite." - A newly broke homeowner

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