Orange Lake and closing costs

[pigfan15]

Hi,

I am in the middle of puchasing a unit at Orange Lakes. Unfortunatley the person I'm buying from doesn't know a lot about timeshares. Anyway, he is asking me to call the title company to find out the closing costs. On ebay, he quoted $100. Most other people are charging about $350. Does anyone know of a title company to do this. He also wants me to pay the taxes of $114 which are due this month for last year and I didn't even own it. The price was right on ebay, but may not be now.
Thanks

 

[riverdees05]

Taxes are included in the yearly bill from Orange Lake, so if he paid his yearly maintenance/taxes/etc. bill, he would have paid the taxes for 2008 and they are due soon for 2009. I always pay mine before December 31st. of each year. Something doesn't sound right with this seller, either he has no idea what he has or it is a scam.

 

[pigfan15]

Orange Lakes closing costs

I don't the the person knows a lot. Can't Orange Lakes take care of the resale transaction without using a closing company? Closing companies charge $350. If I can do it that way, I can put the money in escrow until it's legit.
Any thoughts or should I just look for another seller?

 

[Bill4728]

The "how to sell your TS" thread at the top of this board list several companies which close TSs. I'd start there.

Good Luck and Welcome to TUG

 

[richardm]

Caveat emptor!