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2025 Refinance Mortgage Closing Cost Data Report
The national average total closing costs for a purchase mortgage transaction were $2,403. This amount consists of a national average of 0.72% of the home sales price.
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How to Invest in Creativity
This one’s all about keeping creativity alive, even and especially when the market is uncertain. LodeStar’s Director of Revenue, Alayna Gardner, chats with Marketing Content Manager Tim Austen to discuss creativity, and how to invest in it—no matter what’s happening in the industry.
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A Tale of Two Mortgages
Did Ya Lock Yet?
Horace confronts the uncertainty of the present market…
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A Tale of Two Mortgages
“New Year’s Resolutions”
Horace brings Octavia up to speed on his New Year’s resolutions.
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“Holiday Break”
Horace and Octavia are looking forward to holiday break.
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“Phishing Scams”
Horace chafes at being warned about phishing scams.
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“Cybercriminals”
Horace is determined to stop cybercriminals before they strike.
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“Thanksgiving Break”
Horace is finding it difficult to stay productive.
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