Recordation and transfer taxes are one-time fees levied by states, counties and cities at the time of property transfer. The amounts differ by jurisdiction and are subject to change. When your lender provides you with a Good Faith Estimate it will include closing costs. These fees will be included in those costs.

D.C.

1.45% for all residential properties priced at $400,000 or more and all commercial properties and 1.1% for all residential properties $399,999 and under - Oct 1, 2006 effective date

Residential Property Tax Rate Now $0.88 per $100 of assessed value (down from $0.92) - this will be reflected in the March 2007 tax bill

Homestead Exemption $63,000 (up from $60,000) - Oct 1, 2006 effective date

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Montgomery County Maryland

State transfer tax is one half of one percent of sale price (reduced to ¼% paid by Seller if Buyer is first-time Maryland Owner-Occupant)

County transfer tax is 1% of sale price

Recordation tax is $6.90 per $1,000 of sale price (first $50,000 of purchase price is exempt if Buyer occupies as principal residence for at least 7 months of first 12 months immediately following closing)

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Prince George's County Maryland

State transfer tax is one half of one percent of sale price (reduced to ¼% paid by Seller if Buyer is first-time Maryland Owner-Occupant)

County transfer tax is 1.4% of sale price

Recordation tax is $4.40 per $1,000 of sale price

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Virginia

To record deed $3.40 per $1,000 of sales price plus $33

To record 1st trust $3.40 per $1,000 of total loan amount plus $31 (ARMs will be approximately $15 more)

To record 2ns trust $3.40 per $1,000 of loan amount plus $31

Otherwise, it will vary by county and city, check with the title company.