 There are two types of costs in buying a home -- the initial amount you will need for your purchase and the ongoing costs of paying back your mortgage along with monthly operating costs. The largest one-time cost is the down payment. It usually represents 5-10% of the total price of the property.
Typical One-time Expenses:
Mortgage application and appraisal fee
Property inspection (optional), due at time of inspection
Legal fees, due at the time of closing
Legal disbursements, due at the time of closing
Property survey (sometimes provided by seller), due at the time of closing
Land transfer or property purchase tax, due at the time of closing.
Mortgage interest adjustment (if applicable), due at the time of closing
Home and property insurance, at closing and ongoing
Moving expenses, due on the date of move
Property Tax Holdback It's great to have a beautiful home, but don't invest every penny so that you have no additional funds to enjoy your lifestyle. As we mentioned earlier, your home buying decision must take all factors into account. Be realistic upfront. If you begin by overestimating the costs, you're less likely to find yourself in a financial bind down the road. Typical Monthly Expenses:
Mortgage payments
Maintenance (this could be condominium fees, or allocated maintenance fees)
Property and content insurance
Property taxes
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