Florida Ranks No. 3 In Highest Closing Costs

A slowing housing market isn’t stopping closing costs from rising, according to a study by Bankrate.com. The 2007 average closing cost of $2,736 has gone up to an average of $3,118 in 2008, a 14 percent increase. New York City at $4,016 is the most expensive place to close. North Carolina is the least expensive area with an average fee of $2,650. Here are the top 10 most expensive states to pay closing costs.

1. New York: $4,016
2. Texas: $3,975
3. Florida: $3,683
4. Oklahoma: $3,558
5. New Mexico: $3,465
6. New Jersey: $3,432
7. Pennsylvania: $3,411
8. Alaska: $3,409
9. Colorado: $3,358
10. California: $3,321

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