According to BankRate.com, Virginia ranks 15th in the U.S. (out of 52) when it comes to closing costs — ours are lower than most states’. In 2010 we were among the most expensive, ranking 34th.

In 2011, Virginians pay an average of $1,450 in origination fees and $2,295 in title and closing costs — a total of $3,745. (Full breakdown here.) In contrast,