Connecticut Conveyance Tax Explained: What Buyers and Sellers Pay
December 18, 2025
Connecticut conveyance tax breakdown — the tiered state rate, municipal surcharges, and how closing cost responsibilities are typically negotiated.
Oregon Real Estate Transfer Tax Explained: What Buyers and Sellers Pay
December 15, 2025
Oregon transfer tax breakdown — the tiered rate structure, Washington County's additional tax, and how closing cost responsibilities are typically split.
Michigan Transfer Tax Explained: State and County Rates
September 8, 2025
Michigan transfer tax breakdown — the $3.75 state rate per $500, $0.55 county rate, exemptions for family transfers, and negotiation norms between buyers and sellers.
Illinois Transfer Tax Explained: State, County, and City Rates
August 7, 2025
Illinois transfer tax breakdown — the state $0.50 per $500, county stamps, Chicago's $7.50 per $500, and negotiation norms on who pays at closing.
Pennsylvania Transfer Tax Explained: What Buyers and Sellers Pay
July 15, 2025
Pennsylvania transfer tax breakdown — the 1% state levy, county and municipal add-ons, Philadelphia's high combined rate, and exemptions that can save first-time buyers thousands.
New York Transfer Tax Explained: State and City Rates for 2026
July 5, 2025
New York transfer tax breakdown — the 0.4% state rate, NYC's additional 1-1.425%, the $3M threshold jump, and negotiation norms between buyers and sellers.
California Transfer Tax Explained: What Buyers and Sellers Pay
June 30, 2025
California transfer tax breakdown — the $1.10 per $1,000 base rate, city surcharges, LA's Measure ULA mansion tax, and negotiation norms for buyer vs seller payment.
New York Mansion Tax Explained: Rates, Thresholds, and Who Pays
June 30, 2025
New York's mansion tax explained — the $1M entry point, progressive rate tiers up to 3.9% for $25M+ properties, why buyers pay it, and legal planning strategies.