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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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Opinion: Title insurance is vital to protecting the American dream

Housing Wire

The borrower also may have encumbered the property with loans that were not disclosed when applying for refinancing.

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

Raleigh Realty

Understanding Due Diligence and Earnest Money in North Carolina Real Estate When you go under contract on a home in North Carolina you are going to encounter terms like Due Diligence and Earnest Money. It's important to note that real estate contracts and laws change depending on what state you are in. Due Diligence: What Is it?

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How to Communicate Effectively with a Real Estate Appraiser in the Appraisal Process

Boston Appraisal

You should also disclose any special circumstances or contingencies that may affect the value of the property, such as repairs, renovations, easements, or encroachments. Appraisals are needed for a range of reasons, such as a property purchase, or a refinance, divorces, estate settlements, or tax purposes, etc.

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Pre-Appraisal Checklist for Homeowners

D Fritz Appraisals

It’s important to note that any undisclosed additions can cause a breach of conditions in your sale contract. Any easements or encroachments – any part of the property should be accounted for to get the most accurate estimate of the land value.

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Purchasing & Developing Land - Part 2 - The Process of Purchasing Land

Eppraisal

In this posting, we will follow the acts of contract negotiation and legal settlement when undeveloped land changes ownership. Factors that affect sales price were noted in the previous installment: the presence of easements; distance to utility connections; and environmental circumstances, for example.

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

The Robert Weiler Company

Hiring a real estate lawyer to review all contracts first is best. Another loan option for buying land is a land contract. With a land contract, the seller provides the land buyer with the loan, instead of an institution. Possible Title Issues (Easements, Foreclosure). Zoning Requirements. Title Deed.