Being the next to last state nationally can be a good thing!
North Carolina ranks 51 of 52 states for the lowest mortgage closing costs in the country.

There is some bad news though.
Closing costs are rising.

Oscar Wilde’s quote “When ever man does a thoroughly stupid thing, it is always from the noblest motives” fits the situation perfectly.

Watch the short video to find out:

Why mortgage closing costs are rising.
A brief history of mortgage regulation.
And, the elephant in the room that was ignored.

Here is a link to Matt Tabbi’s article in Rolling Stone, “The People vs. Goldman Sachs”

What are your thoughts on NC Closing Costs?
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