closing costs: Closing Costs When Buying A Home
- 03/09/17 07:07 AM
Closing costs are often the last thing a person thinks of when buying a home. While closing is the joyous moment the home becomes yours, the costs can be surprisingly aggravating. When you purchase a home, condo or other property, you will go through a period known as escrow. During escrow, various issues related to the property transfer are worked out. The last day of escrow is known as the closing day and you are going to be paying closing costs. Closing costs come in many forms. Some involve significant dollars while others are relatively painless. Here’s a list of typical costs: Escrow Fees An … (2 comments)
closing costs: Expected costs of buying a home
- 05/01/14 11:56 PM
Expected costs of buying a home, is an important question to research before making the commitment to become a home owner. For more specific details about costs associated with buying a home, continue reading below.
Over the last week I have had several questions put to me about the costs a buyer should expect when buying a home in Utah. First, commissions. In a typical home purchase the person selling a home will pay a commission to their agent (the listing agent). This is normally around 6%. The listing agent then offers a portion of that commission, usually 3% to … (4 comments)
closing costs: Closing Costs --- What exactly do the buyer and seller have to pay for?
- 01/23/09 11:23 PM
Firstly and mostly the average consumer should know that all closing costs are open to negotiation. This means that in any given contract, any expense can be paid by either the buyer or the seller. However, there are costs that typically related to the purchase and those are paid by the buyer. Likewise there are costs related to the sale and those are most usually paid by the seller. Here's a list some of the typical concerns for real estate purchases, with specific notes for the condominium purchaser. Some of these (like Home Inspection) are optional and a few of these … (0 comments)
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Closing costs are often the last thing a person thinks of when buying a home. While closing is the joyous moment the home becomes yours, the costs can be surprisingly aggravating.
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