When is Your First Mortgage Payment Due After Closing?

Key takeaways Your first mortgage payment is usually due on the first of the month, one full month (30 days) after the closing date. Add 30 days to your closing date and find the first day of the next month. For example, if you close on June 15, your first payment is likely due on August 1.  As a fi

Travis and Jason Kelce’s Mom Donna Is Carrying Out a Major Renovation of Her Quaint $355K Florida Condo

Travis and Jason Kelce's mother, Donna, is carrying out an extensive renovation of her Florida condo—as rumors swirl that her younger son is set to return to the NFL for a 14th season, but could be preparing to transfer away from his longtime team, the Kansas City Chiefs. Donna, 73, who has carved o

The Price of Prestige: America’s 5 Most Expensive ZIP Codes by Square Foot Revealed

When it comes to high-end real estate, a coveted location consistently carries more weight than a sprawling floor plan, as seen in elite enclaves from California to Florida.  To identify housing markets where home sizes and prices sharply diverge, Realtor.com® researchers ranked communities by their

Home Contract Cancellations Edge Down: The Top Markets Where Deals Are Most Likely To Close

Cancelled home sales dipped at the start of 2026, showcasing market resilience as buyers stuck to their purchasing plans in the face of growing economic uncertainty. In February, the share of failed home sales stood at 7.2%, down from 7.4% a year ago and lower than January’s 7.6%, signaling stabilit