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The Numbers
As a homebuyer, you should already know that the closing day expenses are a major factor involved in buying a real estate property. If, however, you're in the city out browsing prospective Miami real estate property, you must realize that the city has the fourth highest closing costs as of 2010. The closing costs in Miami average of as much as $4,000. Of course there are several factors that can affect the actual closing day costs; it's crucial to be prepared and have extra cash ready.
Nevertheless, here is a list of the most common closing costs associated in buying a Miami real estate property:
1. Doc stamp on the deed and mortgage
There are two documents stamps you need to save for: mortgage and deed. Doc stamps on your mortgage normally run around $0.50 or so for every hundred dollars of your total mortgage amount. The doc stamps on the deed, however, will cost you around $0.60 or so for every hundred dollars of the total home price.
2. Mortgage Intangible Tax
You should also be prepared to pay a certain amount of intangible tax. The Miami-Dade County generally imposes this tax on the amount of mortgage borrowed. Expect to pay at least $0.20 per $100.
3. Title Insurance
The title insurance fee is a crucial closing day cost that will protect you for any errors during the processing of your title. Any errors will pose serious ownership problems in the future. In Florida, the title insurance is assessed for every thousand dollars of the purchase price of your home. The actual rates, however, are based on a tiered structure. For instance, if your home is worth around a million dollars, expect to pay $2.50 or so for every $1,000.
The philosophy of Denise Madan and my All Pro Team when it comes to our real estate services is really quiet simple. The goal is to always provide YOU with superior service and knowledge at all times. The real estate transaction is all about YOU. If I personally provide YOU with the highest level of service and integrity I give to my family members, whom I love more than life itself, we should be on the road to building a lifetime relationship of trust and respect.
