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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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Things Are Going Great (Seriously)
How are things at LodeStar and SettleWise? Good, actually. Jim and Alayna sit down to talk about things are going as we anticipate fall conference season and other new, exciting changes.
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A Tale of Two Mortgages
“Thanksgiving Break”
Horace is finding it difficult to stay productive.
A Tale of Two Mortgages
“Tech Wizard”
It’s always good to have a tech wizard around the office.
A Tale of Two Mortgages
“Pumpkin Spice”
Horace and Octavia consider a new application for pumpkin spice.
A Tale of Two Mortgages
“Zero Waste”
Horace shares his unique perspective on saving money.
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“Happy Hour”
The Fax Machine Saga Part Five: Horace comes to grips with his commitment to the fax machine.
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“Fall Conferences”
The Fax Machine Saga Part Four: Horace and Octavia discuss fall conference schedules.
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