For an efficient, easy and smooth closing, choose Signature Escrow & Title Services - the recognized leader for nearly two decades in New Hampshire and Maine.

Real Estate Professionals, Lenders, and Buyers and Sellers of commercial and residential property look to Signature Escrow & Title Services as their preferred local source for title search and real estate settlement services.

• Residential & Commercial Loan Closings
• Cash Closings
• Refinance Closings
• Construction Loan Closings
• Equity Line of Credit Closings
• Title Searches & Examinations
• Title Updates & Recordings
• Document & Deed Preparation
• Title Insurance Services for Owners and Lenders
• 1031 Transaction Sourcing

Prorations and Estimated Taxes
As we enter into the robust spring market, please remember that this is an estimated tax billing period until the June bills come out. Here are a few things to keep in mind: •Signature will update tax information as close to the closing date as possible in an effort to get the most up-to-date information. •If the property being transferred is newly constructed, the prorated amount on the HUD does not likely account for a fully assessed property. •Remind buyers that their tax escrows will be recalculated based on an actual bill, on... Read More

QUESTION:
Prepaid interest? Transfer taxes? Tax stamps? Points? What closing costs can a Buyer tax-deduct?

ANSWER:
As a general rule, when you purchase a primary residence, the only costs you can deduct are prepaid interest... Read More