The Dahlonega Closing Guide Journal
One closing question at a time, answered from Georgia statutes and county and federal sources. Each post links back to the guide it belongs to.
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Georgia’s Attorney-Closing Rule, Explained From the Court’s Own Words
Yes. The Supreme Court of Georgia has ruled that closing a real estate transaction for a seller, borrower or lender is the practice of law, so a licensed Georgia attorney…
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Eight Georgia Closing Myths, Checked Against the Source
Some of the most repeated claims about Georgia closings are wrong. The transfer tax is about a tenth of a percent, not 1 percent. The intangible tax is $1.50 per…
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