Answer:
(1)
• 10% down payment would be $25,000.
• The real estate commission would be $15,000.
• The amount for the mortgage would be $225,000.
• Taxes on the house would be $2817.50 for the year.
(2)
• 10% down payment would be $19,500.
• The real estate commission would be $11,700
• The amount for the mortgage would be $175,000.
• Taxes on the house would be $2060.10 for the year.
Explanation:
Part 1
The selling price is $250,000.00.

• 10% down payment would be $25,000.

• The real estate commission the seller would pay (at 6% commission) would be $15,000.

• The amount for the mortgage would be $225,000.

• Taxes on the house would be $2817.50 for the year.
Part 2
The selling price is $195,000.00.

• 10% down payment would be $19,500.

• The real estate commission the seller would pay (at 6% commission) would be $11,700.

• The amount for the mortgage would be $175,000.

• Taxes on the house would be $2060.10 for the year.