Who Pays Closing Costs When You Buy a House?
Craig Snell
November 6, 2026
Most closing costs land on you as the homebuyer, but a seller can cover part of them, or even all of them, if a large
Logan is a proud New England native, born and raised in Connecticut and having lived throughout Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, and now Massachusetts. A graduate of Providence College, he began his professional career at Apple, where he spent nearly a decade working across Channel Sales, Enterprise, and Education teams.
After building a strong foundation in relationship management, strategic growth, and client service, Logan transitioned into the Mortgage and Real Estate industry, where he now brings his experience, professionalism, and commitment to delivering exceptional results.
Outside of work, Logan enjoys watching sports, traveling, golfing, and skiing — fully embracing the New England lifestyle year-round.
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