Real EstateAll About Mortgage Escrow00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintAn 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 ArticlesWhere Americans Want to Travel in 2026 Is ‘Not so Obvious,’ Says SkyscannerNov 14, 2025Lake Tahoe Resort Ranked Among Best in World. What Makes It a Top Place to Stay?Nov 14, 20255 Things to Consider Now If You Want to Retire in 2026Nov 13, 2025Feeling Right at Home in ScotlandNov 12, 2025