Though the Union victory freed the nationâs 4 million slaves, the legacy of slavery continued to influence American history, from the tumultuous years of Reconstruction (1865-77) to the civil rights movement that emerged in the 1960s, a century after emancipation.
Average Closing Costs in Pennsylvania. Average closing costs in Pennsylvania range from $1,733 to $3,022. On a $200,000 home purchase, these fees represent 0.86 to 1.51% of purchase prices. The Keystone State is sandwiched between two states whose average mortgage fees are the lowest and second-highest in the nation.
1 The highest closing costs reported were $11,395 for all fees; the lowest was $1,020. 2  The site lists of average costs by state. 3  Exact closing costs depend entirely on geographical location. 4  What is paid by the buyer or seller even varies between counties in the same state.