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Understanding Closing Costs Part 2: What is Your Responsibility?

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When buying and selling real estate, there are multiple expenses that must be satisfied in order to complete the transaction. These expenses vary depending on whether you are a buyer or a seller in the transaction.  When we talk about the costs of buying real estate at the Lake of the Ozarks , we talk about several different things. The home inspection, home appraisal, and earnest money are just a few examples. The other major expenses are lumped together in a broad category that is simply called "closing costs."  Arrowhead Title, Inc. is here to help you get a better understanding of what you need to know about the closing costs you may have to pay when you buy or sell your next home. What Are Closing Costs? Closing costs are all the fees and expenses associated with the closing or settlement of a real estate transaction, and they can vary dramatically.  In addition, the buyer usually pays many different fees associated with closing costs than the fees the selle...

Who Pays For The Closing Costs?

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Buying and selling real estate is a complicated transaction that requires careful attention and precision from every party involved. In addition to the funds being transferred as a result of the sale, there are multiple expenses that must be satisfied in order to complete the transaction. These expenses are commonly referred to as "closing costs." Arrowhead Title, Inc. is here to help you get a better understanding of closing costs and who is responsible for them. What Is Included In The Closing Costs? While the exact closing costs vary from transaction to transaction, here are a few examples of items that are commonly included in the closing costs: Loan origination fees Title insurance Survey fee Appraisal fee Property tax Underwriting fee Title search Homeowners association fees (if applicable) The dollar amount associated with the closing costs varies, but in general, buyers can expect to pay somewhere between 2.5% and 4% of the sale price. View our ea...