Closing Costs

Title Tip: Avoid Costly Mistakes And Learn to Read a Seller’s Closing Statement

By Lydia Blair / May 4, 2021 /

When it comes to selling a home, there is a lot of paperwork involved. While in the midst of finding a new home, packing and moving, it may be tempting to gloss over the extensive forms and documents. However, it is truly important for sellers to review the financial figures of their transaction prior to closing day.…

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Title Tip: If You Think Closing is Getting More Expensive, You’re Not Wrong

By Lydia Blair / March 23, 2021 /

Recently released national closing cost data showed that in 2020 closing costs increased for both purchases and refinance transactions. Average closing costs for a single-family home increased by almost 6 percent while the average home sales prices increased by almost 10 percent. The closing cost data, announced by ClosingCorp, calculated the cost of title insurance,…

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Title Tip: Is Refinancing Worth it?

By Lydia Blair / November 3, 2020 /

The refinance market is booming with homeowners taking advantage of record low interest rates. However, millions of homeowners are passing on the opportunity to save money by refinancing their current home mortgage. Many of those mortgage holders are just not sure if refinancing is worth it. The Pros And Cons Refinancing is replacing a current…

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Title Tip: What Are Non-Allowable Fees on Government-Backed Loans?

By Lydia Blair / July 28, 2020 /

A reader writes: “I have an offer on my house and the buyer is getting a VA loan. Because of this type of loan, my agent says I will have to pay some of the buyer’s closing costs and I’ll make less on my sale. My agent doesn’t know how much those closing costs are…

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Title Tip: 2019 Data Shows How Texas Ranks on Closing Costs

By Lydia Blair / April 7, 2020 /

Recently released national closing cost data showed that in 2019 average closing costs remained flat despite an increase in home prices. The average closing costs in Texas was $3,744 with an average sales price of $274,163. The average closing costs in Texas was 1.75 percent of the sales price. That put Texas ranked 28th in the…

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