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New Year, New Home? 9 Myths About Buying a New-Construction House That Actually Aren’t True

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Getty Images Many first-time homebuyers might shy away from the prospect of buying a brand-new home, assuming: It will cost too much. While purchasing new construction is indeed different from purchasing previously owned property, many misconceptions abound about new builds. New construction homes are more expensive.

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How Much Are Closing Costs in Michigan?

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Title search fee $250 Property taxes (May need to pay back buyer) Varies Wire transfer fees $30 Outstanding amounts (utility bills, HOA fees) Varies Compliance fee (paid to seller’s brokerage) $375 Typical seller closing cost total (7%-8%) $15,176-$17,344 *Example estimate based on a $216,800 median-priced Michigan home.

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A Guide to USDA Loans: A 0% Down Payment, Low-Interest Mortgage More Homebuyers Should Consider Now

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They can be used to purchase townhouses as well as single-family homes, fund new construction , or renovate an existing home. Primary residence stipulations: “Only single-family, owner-occupied homes can be financed,” says Barber. Must be unable to obtain financing from other sources.

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How Much Are Closing Costs in Georgia?

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Title search fee $100 – $200 0.05% Property taxes (May need to pay back buyer) $2679 0.81% Wire transfer fees $0 – $50 0.01% Concessions Varies Outstanding amounts (utility bills, HOA fees) Varies – How can I estimate my closing costs in Georgia? Can I add closing costs to my home financing? In many cases, yes.

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What Costs Are Involved in Selling My House?

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Currently accepting new clients. With a degree in finance from Penn State, Delaware agent Michael Kennedy is quick to provide his clients with an Excel spreadsheet that includes net projections. At lower price points, these buyers often get VA, USDA, or FHA financing with little to no money down. Title search fees: (.05%-1%

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How Much Are Closing Costs in Nebraska?

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Buyers and sellers split some fees: Title search fee – varies according to the home’s purchase price Title insurance fee – varies according to the home’s purchase price Escrow – flat fee of $495 Seller closing costs in Nebraska Nebraska home sellers are required to pay a transfer tax (aka, state documentary stamp tax ) at the rate of $2.25

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What Are the Costs Associated With Buying a Home?

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The down payment is the part of the home’s purchase price you pay upfront, rather than financing it through a mortgage. – Title insurance. – Title search fee. Meanwhile, the median price of a new-construction home was $330,800, according to the U.S. These costs include: Down Payment.