When we talk about escrow as it relates to mortgages and real estate we are actually talking about two different topics that concern home buyers: the closing of the sale on a house (referred to as escrow) and the mortgage escrow account (a fund set aside for on-going expenses while the lender holds the note on your house). Let's take a brief look at both of these concepts so you can be better prepared when you decide to buy your first home and take on a mor...
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