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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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Lousy Attitude

Horace bemoans the ongoing shutdown.

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“Empty”

Horace falls into despair over the spring housing market.

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“Stay Positive”

Horace tries to keep a positive attitude.

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“Spring Rebound”

Horace dreams of a spring rebound.

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“Good for Them”

Horace and Octavia discuss their borrowers “capitalizing on current market volatility.”

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“SVB Collapse”

Horace and Octavia discuss the SVB collapse.

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“Looking for ARMs”

Horace searches for ARM buyers.

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“No Thanks”

Horace doesn’t need the new CRM.

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“Ironic or Something”

Horace shares the secret of his unprecedented TikTok success.

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“Break Up”

Horace expresses his true feelings to Big Corporate Closing Cost Provider™.

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