Real Estate Law

Buying, selling or refinancing your home?

Some attorneys may quote you a lower price, but it may not include all the hidden costs - ask and compare.

Call Attorney Dixon before you sign any contracts for him to review them at no additional cost.

SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED PURCHASE & SALE SETTLEMENT FEES

TOTAL FEES INCLUSIVE OF ALL COSTS, EXCEPT AS LISTED BELOW*

PURCHASE of a residence via a Warranty,

QuitClaim or Trustee’s Deed

PURCHASE of a residence via an Executor’s

or Administrator’s Deed

PURCHASE of a residence that is in pre-foreclosure

or foreclosure via any type of Deed

SALE of a residence via a Warranty,

QuitClaim or Trustee’s Deed

SALE of a residence via an Executor’s or

Administrator’s Deed

SALE of a residence that is in pre-foreclosure

or foreclosure via any type of Deed

ADDITIONAL COSTS FOR RESIDENTIAL PURCHASES AND/OR REFINANCES (if applicable)

Title Insurance

Deed Recording Fee

Mortgage Recording Fee

ADDITIONAL COSTS FOR RESIDENTIAL SALES (if applicable)

Agent notification fee

Conveyance tax – state

Conveyance tax – town

*Please note: many quotes by other attorneys are not all inclusive.

Attorney Dixon will endeavor to meet any bank fee schedule as per the GFE for purchases.

depends on loan amount (i.e. $624 for mortgagee policy on a

$175,000 loan); refinances within 10 years may qualify for up to a 50% discount on the premium

$ 60for typical 2 page Deed

$123for a typical 14 page mortgage + 1 page Schedule A

$20charged by buyer’s attorney

0.75% (0.005) X purchase price; 0.0125% for portion exceeding $800,000.00

0.5% (0.005) X purchase price in Bloomfield, Bridgeport, Bristol, East Hartford, Groton, Hamden, Hartford, Meriden,

Middletown, New Britain, New London, Norwalk, Norwich, Southington, Waterbury, Windham

0.25% (0.0025) X purchase price – all other towns