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January 25, 2015

Who pays for what?

Buyer & Seller Costs in a Real Estate Transaction


What are my closing costs going to be? How much is a survey? What do I have to pay for?


Every transaction is unique however this is a list of typical cost(s) and responsible party in a transaction. Of course, your Realtor and lender can help you with more accurate estimations as the transaction progresses. Hopefully someone will find this list helpful with estimated cost(s) projections.




Estimated Cost(s)


Seller pays for:                                                           Approximate amount:


Commission                                                               5-10% of the purchase price


Deed Preparation                                                      $95-150


Revenue Stamps                                                        $2 per $1000 of the purchase price


Release of Sellers Mortgage                                    $35-45


Federal Express                                                         $35-40


Home Warranty                                                         $400-500




Buyer pays for:                                                           Approximate amount:


Earnest Money                                                          typically 1% of offer price


Appraisal                                                                    $400-500


Credit Report                                                             $30


Home Inspection                                                       $350-450 (based on square footage)


Origination Fee                                                          1% of the loan amount (can vary)


Discount Points                                                          a % of the amount/type of loan


Attorney Fee                                                               $500-600


Termite Inspection                                                    $75-100


HVAC Inspection                                                       $85-100


Survey                                                                           $300-700 (depending on size)


Flood Certification                                                     $12-30


Recording Fee                                                             $90-125


Title Insurance                                                            $2 per $1000 of the purchase price


HOA Dues                                                                    Prorated from date of closing


Federal Express                                                          $35-40


Commitment Fee                                                       $450


Document Preparation                                             $75-100

January 21, 2015

Treefest 2015


Treefest is this Friday and Saturday! Friday, January 23rd & Saturday, January 24th from 10:00am until 5:00pm the annual event will be held at Independence Mall (inside at the JC Penny court) and will be distributing trees to New Hanover County residences. A suggestion of $3 per household is mentioned in the advertisement I received "to ensure Treefest will continue next year."

Available Tree Species:

Atlantic White Cedar
Bald Cypress
Black Gum
Black Walnut
Catalpa
Chestnut Oak
Crabapple
Crape Myrtle
Eastern Red Cedar
Green Ash
Live Oak
Longleaf Pine
Mockernut Hickory
Persimmon
River Birch
Swamp Chestnut Oak
Wax Myrtle
White Oak


This is a first come first serve event so keep that in mind. Species of trees are subject to change without notice according to the advertisement. Go out a support this awesome event! Independence Mall, 3500 Oleander Drive, Wilmington NC 28403. A tree for $3.00 (or more if you can)...you can't beat that! Treat your home to a little curb appeal upgrade! Thank you New Hanover County!