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Ready to Buy a Home in Westlake Village or Thousand Oaks? Here's What You Need to Know About Closing Costs
Now that you've made the exciting decision to purchase a home in Westlake Village or Thousand Oaks, it's essential to plan for all the costs involved in the homebuying process. While your down payment is likely top of mind, it’s important not to overlook closing costs. These expenses can add up and may catch you off guard if you're not prepared.
Here's what you need to know to make your home buying journey smooth and successful.
Simply put, your closing costs are the additional fees and payments you have to make at closing. And while they’ll vary based on the price of the home and how it’s being financed, every buyer has these, so they shouldn’t be a surprise. It’s just that some people forget to budget for them. According to Freddie Mac, this part of the homebuying process typically includes:
Some of these are one-time expenses that are baked into your closing costs. Others, like homeowners’ insurance, are initial installment payments for ongoing responsibilities you’ll have once you take possession of the home.
The same Freddie Mac article goes on to say:
“Closing costs vary greatly depending on your location and the price of your home. Typically, you should be prepared to pay between 2% and 5% of the home purchase price in closing fees.”
With that in mind, here’s how you can get an idea of what you’ll need to budget. Let’s say you find a home you want to purchase at today’s median price of $422,600. Based on the 2-5% Freddie Mac estimate, your closing fees could be between roughly $8,452 and $21,130.
But keep in mind, if you’re in the market for a home above or below this price range, your numbers will be higher or lower.
If you’re wondering if there’s any way to inch that down a little bit, NerdWallet lists a few things that could help:
“Your real estate professional should be able to steer you toward applicable programs, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) maintains a helpful resource for finding homebuying assistance programs in every state.”
Planning for the fees and payments you'll need to cover when you're closing on your home is important – and it doesn’t have to be a big surprise.
Ready to make your dream home in Westlake Village or Thousand Oaks a reality? Let’s ensure you’re fully prepared for every step of the process, including closing costs. Contact us at Avant ONE Real Estate today for expert guidance and personalized service. We’re here to make your home buying journey seamless and stress-free. Your dream home is just a call away!
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