Escrow & Title
At closing in New Hampshire, the Real Estate Transfer Tax is typically:
APaid only by the buyer
BPaid only by the seller
CSplit equally between buyer and seller at $0.75 per $100 each✓ Correct
DWaived for first-time homebuyers
Explanation
The NH Real Estate Transfer Tax is $1.50 per $100 of consideration and is customarily split equally between buyer and seller ($0.75 per $100 each), though parties may negotiate who pays.
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