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Selling a Home--
Tips You Should Know
Estimating Cost on
Buying of a Property
Estimating Cost on Buying of a Property
Bank costs:
• Application & Appraisal
• Points (1 pt. = 1% of mtg.
$200 - $500
1 - 2 1/2 points
Tax excrow Determined by bank (usually six months)
Possible insurance escrow $?
Interest adjustment Varies on day you close in month
Attorney's fee (personal) $750-$1500
Attorney's fee (bank) $500+
Recording fee $10- 1 page
$15- 2 page
Title Search $100-$150
Title Insurance $275.00 - $100,000
$2.75 per $1000
Tax adjustment Buyer reimburses seller for taxes paid in advance
Survey If owner's is not current
Common charges Varies with associations
Possible Inspections:
• Structural $250 and up
• Water Potability $40-$75
• Radon (air & water) $125 and up
• Septic Include in some
• Asbestos $250 and up
• Termite Included in some
• Inground Oil Tank $350-$500
Septec Cleaning $200-$300
Homeowner's Insurance $600-$2000
Flood Insurance (if appropriate Varies