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How Much Are Closing Costs in California?

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. $7,355-$22,064 1%-3% Outstanding amounts (utility bills, HOA fees) Varies Escrow fee $1,721 0.20% plus $250 HOA transfer fees With more than one-third of Californians living in HOA communities, if your development has an HOA, you’ll be required to pay for paperwork preparation and to register the new buyer as the property owner.

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The Key Paperwork You Need to Sell a House, With or Without a Realtor

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If you want to sell property that is part of a development, odds are you’re already part of a Homeowners Association (HOA) that runs the whole thing. The mortgage lender might require a copy to finance the sale, so it would be good to have copies available just in case.”. Homeowners Association (HOA) documents. Home appraisal report.

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What Must Be Disclosed When Selling a House in California?

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Before we review the details of California’s Transfer Disclosure Statement form, let’s establish what it does not do: It does not guarantee or warranty anything about a home’s condition. New problems can develop after purchase, or defects may come to light that the seller genuinely had no way of knowing.