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2026 Purchase Mortgage Closing Cost Data Report
Closing costs as a percentage of sales price hovers around 0.5% to 3%, with an average percentage of 1.04% and a median of 0.85%. Just like in 2025, Delaware leads the pack at a whopping 3.06% of the sales price.
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Full Disclosure
What Ticks Us Off the Most
Here on the Full Disclosure podcast, we try to keep things chill. But when it’s time to grind our gears… don’t even get us started.
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A Tale of Two Mortgages
CRM Revisited
Horace and Octavia continue their protracted conflict over the use of the CRM (or lack thereof).
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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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“Tech Wizard”
It’s always good to have a tech wizard around the office.
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“Pumpkin Spice”
Horace and Octavia consider a new application for pumpkin spice.
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“Zero Waste”
Horace shares his unique perspective on saving money.
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