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Lovingly maintained by original owners, this townhouse shows like a brand new home. The open floor plan is tastefully decorated & enjoys abundant natural light. You'll love the 2-story entry foyer with ceramic tile, 9 ft. ceilings, French doors, corner gas fireplace, spacious owner's sui...

As I'm sure most of you have heard or seen, the state of West Virginia has increased their recording fees as of July 7, 2017. Here are some of the changes you should be aware of: The fee for recording Deed’s and Deeds of Trust has increased state wide. - All Deeds are now $26.00 for the first 5 pages (as opposed to the $16 it used to be) - Deed of Trust's start at $25 and increase with additional pages The State of West Virginia charges a deed transfer tax (often called an excise tax) on real property. Each county has the right to set its own excise tax rate. Here are the current Transfer Tax amounts: - Jefferson County- Deeds with Consideration shall have a Transfer Tax of $6.60 for every $1,000 applied - Berkeley County- Deeds with Consideration shall have a Transfer Tax of $7.70 for every $1,000 applied - Hampshire County- Deeds with Consideration shall have a Transfer Tax of $6.60 for every $1,000 applied - Hardy County - Deeds with Consideration shall have a Transfer Tax of $6.60 for every $1,000 applied - Morgan County- Deeds with Consideration shall have a Transfer Tax of $6.60 for every $1,000 applied Please note, most of these counties have not voted on the tax increase. The final decision will not be known until later on this year, but it is anticipated that most counties will increase to the higher amount ($7.70 per $1,000). If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our office. Stay tuned for more information!