Transfer taxes in Alabama are $0.50 per $500 of the sale price. What is the transfer tax on a $275,000 sale?
Why $275 Is Correct
Answer B: $275
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Math questions are formula-based. Memorize the key formulas: commission splits, proration, cap rate (NOI ÷ Value), GRM (Price ÷ Gross Rent), and LTV (Loan ÷ Value). Practice converting between annual and monthly figures.
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A tax imposed by state or local governments when real property ownership is transferred, typically based on the sale price.
AmortizationThe gradual repayment of a loan through scheduled periodic payments that cover both principal and interest.
Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)A mortgage with an interest rate that changes periodically based on a financial index, usually after an initial fixed-rate period.
Loan-to-Value Ratio (LTV)The ratio of a mortgage loan amount to the appraised value or purchase price of a property, expressed as a percentage.
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