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Hw,
In most markets, it is pretty common for the Seller to pay all or a portion of Closing Costs. When you get a Good Faith Estimate from a Lender you should have a fairly solid estimate of your Closing Costs so you should try and negotiate that the Seller pay those costs.
You should be prepared to pay for the Appraisal and Inspection (If you have one performed) out of your pocket and prior to Closing. You will also have to put some sort of Earnest Money down when you sign the Contract; however, this will be credited to you at the Closing.
Tue Oct 20 2009, 21:34