re: Let's talk closing costs for home buyers

Shell- It's about leaving emotion out of it. Also, if your in an extremely hot market your be crazy to buy. Ask everyone in San Diego in 2006 how much their house was wortth in 2008 and everyone would say 1/2 of what they paid at a min. Sorry I just will never buy in such a hot market and will never sell unless I get exactly what I want. And I am typing this in a house I bought for 20k less than it was worth, appraiser value not mine, and the sellers paid all of closing. Mother passed away and children wanted the quick cash. Just have to be willing to find the right deal. And no you couldn't pay me enough to buy a house in Houston right now, however I am sure ill be buying some in 4-5 years for half of what they are selling for now.