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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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Conservation Easement in Ohio: A Guide to Protecting Our Treasured Land

The Robert Weiler Company

The importance of a fully modern open space preservation vehicle – a conservation easement in Ohio – cannot be better summarized than by our 26th President. Theodore Roosevelt, one of the nation’s original land protectionists, embodied the power and beauty of a conservation easement in the following quote: “Here is your country.

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Red Flags Related to a Title on a Home

Will Springer Realtor

Buyers should read CC&Rs and all related HOA documents to understand the rules and potential risks of purchasing the home.). EASEMENTS: An irrevocable right to use some part of another person’s real property for a particular purpose. CC&Rs prohibit certain types of improvements to a residence, for example.

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Purchasing & Developing Land - Part 1 - Finding Land to Purchase

Eppraisal

This series will look at locating the right land; navigating through the purchasing process; engaging a lender to finance the purchase; developing the land in compliance with federal, state and local laws; and re-selling the improved property at  the right time. Any easements to worry about? Access is a big issue for home buyers.

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

Raleigh Realty

It's important to note that real estate contracts and laws change depending on what state you are in. Sometimes you may hear someone refer to this fee as “good faith” money, as it is a fee that you are giving the buyer directly to let them know that you are serious about buying the property.

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How to Best Search for Land to Buy in Ohio [2022]

The Robert Weiler Company

With a land contract, the seller provides the land buyer with the loan, instead of an institution. The loan is structured for the buyer to pay a down payment and repay the seller in installments. You must perform land buyer’s due diligence. Possible Title Issues (Easements, Foreclosure). Local Laws and Bylaws.

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Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Review: Essential Handbook to a Necessary and Influential 2nd Opinion

The Robert Weiler Company

Consider the grantor’s position when considering a disbursement for a mixed-use development, conservation easement, or specialty use property. State laws differ, and the reviewer may need more than one license. As economics, finance, law, and technology change, The Robert Weiler Company stays on top of the CRE trends.