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Conservation Easements Pros and Cons: Keep Ohio Cool and Green

The Robert Weiler Company

And, surprisingly, one way to beat the heat may involve a unique land protection vehicle known as a conservation easement. While these 8 sustainability trends drive the commercial real estate industry , the importance of a conservation easement cannot be underscored. Here, we explore conservation easements pros and cons.

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The Four Tests of Highest and Best Use

McKissock

If not, obtain one, specifically covering boundaries to learn if easements or encroachments exist.). Is there a maintenance easement, such as with waterfront properties, that could affect existing or proposed structures? Some questions to answer: Do you have a current survey of the property? (If Are there any deed restrictions?

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3 Things You Should Know About Preliminary Title Reports

Zillow

It documents ownership, vesting, and detail regarding anything recorded against the home, such as liens, encroachments, or easements. Easements. If another property owner has access to the property via an easement , it would be recorded on the title report. The title company can pull the original easement agreement for review.

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How Does Lot Size Impact Property Value?

CP Home Appraisals

If that added lot space is not usable due to zoning, easements, vernal pools or other issues, the lot is not going to hold much value. The real estate article How Does Lot Size Impact Property Value? Unfortunately, that’s not the case and the market may not be willing to do so a few years down the road.

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7 Takeaways: Due Diligence Fee and Earnest Money in Real Estate

Raleigh Realty

Whether you are a first-time home buyer or you're buying again, you will want to know how Due Diligence and Earnest Money impact you as a buyer or seller in North Carolina The following article is going to be regarding Due Diligence, Due DIligence fees, and Earnest Money in North Carolina Real Estate.

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How an Easement Can Make for Lousy Neighbors

Zillow

Welcome to the wonderful world of easements. In our example, if Sandy refuses to let Mark pass through, legal intervention may eventually be necessary to enforce his easement - Mark's right to use someone else's land in order to access his own. ” A person who has an easement does not actually own the land.

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When Selling a Home, the Neighbors Matter

Zillow

Problems regarding fence repair, retaining walls or easements can often bring a neighbor into your home sale process. Note: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of Zillow. You never know when you'll need them.