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Why $6,900 is just the start
As enticing as the low price was on Kentfield Street
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Kevin Holmes (left) paid cash for the house, as well as for upfront taxes, title insurance, and other fees.
Closing costs:
$4,000
By Lisa Gibbs, Money Magazine
NEXT: The property manager
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Last updated October 15 2009: 2:25 PM ET
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