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Expert Witness Testimony: The Indispensable Role of Real Estate Appraisers in Legal Disputes

Boston Appraisal

Scenarios Necessitating Appraisers as Expert Witnesses: Property Disputes : Appraisers are crucial in resolving boundary disagreements, easement issues, or broader disputes over property rights. Their assessments can delineate how such disputes affect property valuation, informing legal arguments and potential resolutions.

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9 Things to Know BEFORE Your Home Appraisal

Raleigh Realty

You do not need to be physically present during the home appraisal process, but be accessible via phone in the event the appraiser has questions while assessing your home. In the event that the sale doesn’t go through, the cost of the appraisal is typically non-refundable. Should I guide the Appraiser Through my Home?

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ROV (Reconsideration of Value) Changes – FHA and GSEs

Appraisal Today

The clarifications were made to long-standing policies in our Guides intended to ensure the borrower has sufficient property insurance coverage in the event of a loss, and the February announcements did not change these policies. Several sections of HUD Handbook 4000.1 have been amended to reflect HUD’s new ROV policy.

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Real Estate Real Fast EP6 (with Greg Naughton, 22+ years experience in construction and 10 years experience as an investor and builder)

Listing Spark

What are the easements on the lot? If you want to do more partner deals, try attending more networking events. I think that’s some of the advice that we always give to young investors—just get out there, find events. How large are those trees? How many trees? What’s the buildable area?’. What are the limitations?’.

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A Guide to Houston’s Best Ranches & Farms On The Market

Houston Properties

It is important to know if your plans for the property will conflict with existing zoning restrictions and if there are conservation easements that could restrict the use of the property. Several kinds of natural resource rights may include, water rights, mineral rights, timber rights, and access rights.