According to bizjournal.com and an article that can be found here.
Closing on a house in North Carolina is more expensive than nearly every state in the country.
A study from Bankrate.com surveyed up to 10 lenders in each state and Washington, D.C., to evaluate closing costs in June 2016. For its comparison point, researchers looked at single-family homes with a $200,000 mortgage and a 20% downpayment. Fees include taxes, title fees, property insurance, interest and other prepaid items.
The national average for closing costs is $2,128.
North Carolina’s closing costs averaged $2,409, ranking it No. 3 among the most expensive in the nation. Hawaii had the highest closing costs, with an average of $2,655. New York ranked No. 2 with an average of $2,560.
6 most expensive states:
- Hawaii, $2,655
- New York, $2,560
- North Carolina $2,409
- Delaware, $2,358
- South Carolina, $2,322
- Connecticut, $2,313
6 least expensive states:
- Pennsylvania, $1,837
- Wisconsin, $1,863
- Kentucky, $1,874
- South Dakota, $1,904
- Oklahoma, $1,911
- Missouri, $1,926
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