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ttdiff11
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Theresa
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closing costs...
how much are they on avg?
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Posted 1/14/10 10:35 PM  |
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SummerMom
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Re: closing costs...
The general rule is 3% to 5% of the cost of the house. Closer to 4% - 5% in Long Island, I think. So if you're buying a $500,000 house, expect them to be $20,000 or so. Our Good Faith Estimate (we haven't closed yet) adds up to about 4% of the cost of the house.
Oh, wanted to add: it also depends on the time of year. You have to prepay taxes and depending on when taxes are due in your area, this can vary by thousands of dollars.
Message edited 1/14/2010 11:02:25 PM.
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| Posted 1/14/10 11:01 PM |
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HeatherRose
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Re: closing costs...
on LI I agree it runs 4-5% of the price. and the tax thing is so true! sometimes you have to pay back alot of the escrowed taxes
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| Posted 1/15/10 10:49 AM |
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ttdiff11
LIF Infant
Member since 12/09 366 total posts
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Theresa
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Re: closing costs...
thanks so much for all of the information!
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| Posted 1/15/10 11:37 AM |
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Re: closing costs...
Posted by ttdiff11
thanks so much for all of the information!
Thanks for posting this!!
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| Posted 1/15/10 11:41 AM |
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ave1024
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Re: closing costs...
3% if you are not escrowing taxes and plan on paying them out yourself.
Closer to 5% if you need to pay the 6-8 months worth of escrow taxes up front at closing.
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| Posted 1/15/10 11:50 AM |
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eddiesmommy
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Melissa
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Re: closing costs...
check this out
http://www.prudentialelliman.com/MainSite/Guide/LIClosingCosts.aspx
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| Posted 1/15/10 11:51 AM |
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evenedan
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Re: closing costs...
Ours came out to exactly 4%
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| Posted 1/15/10 12:13 PM |
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