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

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These fees come with different names and explanations, such as document storage fees and administrative fees. "And we're finding out that's not really the case. " Real estate agents call fees "greedy" In the actual contracts between consumer and agent, these fees go by different names and come with different justification — from regulatory compliance fees to admin fees. But noticing these fees requires staying diligent throughout the home buying process.

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