Title & Escrow

... security & protection from a neutral third party;

the peace of mind that comes with a secure real estate transaction contributes to the overall emotional security and financial stability of homeownership

Propositions:

19:

CA constitutional amendment impacting property tax rules in CA - approved by voters in Nov. 2020; effective Feb. 2021.

Home Protection for Seniors, Severely Disabled, Families and Victims of Wildfire or Natural Disasters Act

13:

Passed in California in 1978, 13 is a state constitutional amendment that fundamentally changed how property taxes are assessed and collected.

13 caps property tax rates at 1% of a property's assessed value, limits annual increases in assessed value to a maximum of 2%, and requires a two-thirds majority for any new special taxes.

8:

Addresses situations where a property's market value declines. If the market value on January 1st is lower than the factored base year value (Prop 13 value), the Assessor will enroll the lower market value for property tax purposes

58 & 193:

California's Propositions 58 and 193 were constitutional amendments that provided property tax relief by excluding transfers of real property between certain family members from reassessment at market value.

courtesy of Lawyers Title

Closing Costs & Transfer Taxes:

Riverside County

Escrow Charges/Fees: Split (Buyer/Seller)

Title Fee (Owner's Policy): Seller

County Transfer Tax per Thousand: Seller @ $1.10

City Transfer Tax: Riverside $1.10/$1,000