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2025 Purchase Mortgage Closing Cost Data Report
The national average total closing costs for a purchase mortgage transaction were $4,661. This amount consists of a national average of 1.06% of the home sales price.
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Full Disclosure
Fall Market Vibes
Welcome to the fully rebranded LodeStar podcast, Full Disclosure. Join Jim Paolino and Alayna Gardner, AMP, on this new chapter of the LodeStar podcast.
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A Tale of Two Mortgages
“Pretending I Learned Nothing”
Horace reckons with what he learned at MBA Annual 2023.
A Tale of Two Mortgages
“Cheese Whiz”
Horace and Octavia prepare to swim to MBA Annual in Philadelphia.
A Tale of Two Mortgages
“Fall Leaves”
Octavia is tired of reading the same headlines over and over.
A Tale of Two Mortgages
“Home Prices”
Home prices are high. They’re not going down anytime soon.
A Tale of Two Mortgages
“Impressive Growth”
Horace and Octavia reflect on the state of the market.
A Tale of Two Mortgages
“Employee Poaching”
Horace and Octavia reflect on employee poaching lawsuits.
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