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

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Some real estate agents and researchers say home buyers and sellers should not pay this out-of-pocket fee.

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  • Reported by NPR Top and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:00:00 UTC.

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