BlogUncategorized August 10, 2012

Closing costs are down

The average cost of closing on a mortgage has dropped by 7.4 percent over the past year, reports  CNN Money . Based on a recent survey conducted by Bankrate.com, a $200,000 mortgage with 20 percent down might cost a buyer $3754 in closing fees, or $300 less than one year ago.

Blog June 15, 2012

Vacation steals

Some buyers are getting vacation homes on the cheap, reports CNN Money . Not all destination properties are created equal, however, so buyers should size up their purchases before taking the plunge.