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 ArticlesBest Choices for 2026 Medicare PlansOct 04, 2025With Over 700 Years of History, Mixiotes Should Be on Your Mexican Food Bucket ListOct 03, 2025What Should I Look for in Holiday Lighting?Oct 03, 2025What Documents Are Needed to Buy a House?Oct 02, 2025