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 ArticlesWhy Do Mortgages Get Sold? And What You Can Do About It?Dec 19, 2025Hearty BorschtDec 19, 2025Ask Angi: How Can I Childproof for the Holidays?Dec 18, 2025How to Help Save for Your Grandkids’ College EducationDec 17, 2025