K.C. Costello - Closing Agent

10/17/2025

Starting November 1st!

Changes to Maine Transfer Tax for closings starting November 1, 2025.

A new tiered transfer tax kicks-in for property sales over $1M.

Up to $1M: Unchanged at $2.20 per $500 (tier 1);
Over $1M: $6 per $500 on the amount above $1M (tier 2)

Example: Sale price of $1.6M
➡ First $1M = base rate (tier 1)
➡ Extra $600K = higher rate (tier 2)

Buyers & sellers continue to split this tax unless agreed otherwise.

Questions? We're here to help! Call us at (603) 766-8121

07/28/2023

Have you checked out our new website yet? What do you think?

Title insurance is important and gives you peace of mind that one of your largest investments is protected. A one-time fee that will protect your property rights for as long as you own the property.

06/06/2023

K.C. Costello - Closing Agent, along with numerous other SCBR Realtors & Affiliates, volunteered at the annual food drive at Market Basket in Rochester & Somersworth this past Saturday. What a blessing to have so many people participate in filling up the Strafford County food pantries and shelters!

04/18/2023

Good times at the Seacoast Board Mixer earlier this month!

04/13/2023

Have you signed up yet for Attorney Scott Kumpf's April 25th Learn @ Lunch class at the Seacoast Board of REALTORS®??

Understanding the Complexities of Condo Title Issues
Tuesday April 25th, 2023
12:00-1:30pm

This is an In-Person presentation
No CEUs

210 Commerce Way, Suite 200
Portsmouth, NH

Refreshments will be provided by Coralie O'Brien, VP Mortgage Loan Office from First Seacoast Bank

Please email [email protected] to secure your spot in this must attend class!

03/17/2023

Closing with Cornerstone Title, LLC feels like you have found the pot o' gold at the end of the rainbow. Contact me for your next closing to experience the magic!

03/02/2023

I am very excited to have recently joined the team here at Cornerstone Title, LLC!

For all of your title and closing needs, I can be reached at [email protected] or 774-261-0658. I look forward to seeing you at the closing table soon!