Real EstateAll About Mortgage EscrowSavePrintAn escrow account ensures property expenses are paid on time and in full. Dreamstime/TCATribune News Service7/9/2025|Updated: 7/9/20250:00X 1By Deborah Kearns From Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceQuestion: I’m about to buy a new house and would like to know more about escrow accounts. What are they, how do they work and am I required to have one if I have a mortgage?We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentTribune News ServiceAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesMortgage Options: Which Is Better for Buying a Home?Feb 07, 2026Veggie Wrap With Peanut SauceFeb 06, 2026Virginia Beach Lands on New York Times’ Best Places to Go Worldwide in 2026 ListFeb 05, 20264 Money Habits Boomers Swore by That Millennials Are Walking Away FromFeb 04, 2026