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

Realtor.com

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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10 Costs Associated with Buying a Home

Windemere Buying

They include but are not limited to underwriting fees, credit check fees, title insurance and title search, escrow fees, and more. Repairs and Remodeling Unless you’re buying new construction, your new home will likely need repairs.

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How Much Are Closing Costs in Nebraska?

HomeLight

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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How Much Are Closing Costs in Georgia?

HomeLight

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? Transfer taxes (or documentary stamp) $330.70

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How Much Are Closing Costs in Pennsylvania?

HomeLight

Will a builder pay closing costs on a new construction home in Pennsylvania? If you’re paying close attention to all your costs, check the state and local transfer taxes with your Realtor. A conventional mortgage is any mortgage that’s not part of a government loan program.

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11 Things to Do Before Listing Your Home That Are Worth the Effort

HomeLight

Unless they’re buying brand-new construction , buyers consider your home “used” and wonder how soon they’ll have to replace or repair something, such as a major appliance. Title issues can take a while to resolve, so it’s best to start that digging as soon as possible.

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Should You Interact With The Buyers Before Your Sale Closes?

Toronto Realty Blog

But suffice it to say, whether it was not understanding the difference between “excluded” and “included,” or whether it was not understanding a “title search date” versus a “closing date,” any and every problem that could have arisen, did.

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