Closing Costs

The Real Truth About Delaware Closing Costs When Home Buying

Wow, closing costs are high in Delaware until you understand the comparisons.

Are the closing costs in Delaware truly higher? Are they comparing apples to apples?

Lets define closing costs but also talk about other costs and fees incurred when you buy a new home.

Wow, closing costs are high in Delaware, one of our clients recently [...]

What are the Differences in Closing Costs Between New Homes and Resale Homes?

Are there differences in closing costs between new homes and resales? Kathy Sperl-Bell, of Active Adults Realty in Delaware, discusses the different fees that make up the closing costs when you buy a home. Would you save more if you buy resale? The answer may shock [...]

What are the Buyers Closing Costs in Delaware in 2018?

Buyer closing costs on the purchase of a home vary from State to State but they can also vary depending on the kind of home and where it is located within the State.

Buyers initially tend to focus on the purchase price of a home. We think it is equally important to understand the cost to go to settlement and the ongoing costs of living in [...]

Over Half of All Buyers Are Surprised by Closing Costs

According to a recent survey conducted by ClosingCorp, over half of all buyers are surprised by the closing costs required to obtain their mortgage. Are you?

After surveying 1,000 first-time and repeat homebuyers, the results revealed that 17% of homebuyers were surprised that closing costs were required at all, while another 35% were [...]

Ask the Broker - The Truth About Closing Costs in Delaware

What's the truth about Closing Costs in Delaware?

Let's Ask the Broker: The cost to purchase your new home can vary greatly depending on the closing costs and various fees associated with the particular community or municipality

But lets start at the beginning, which costs are paid by the Seller and which are paid by the Buyer before and during [...]

Buyers, Are You Ready To Bundle?

I asked Gail Alm at Fairway Independent Mortgage in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware to comment on a question Buyers often ask,

Can I bundle closing costs into my mortgage?

So, are you ready to bundle? Heres what she said When Kathy asked me if you can bundle closing costs into your mortgage, the answer can be yes or no, depending on the [...]