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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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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 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). Local Laws and Bylaws. Zoning Requirements.

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Appraisers: How and Why To Check Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Appraisal Today

As you might expect, it didn’t take long for both John and Suzy’s parents to hire a law firm and start going after all the real estate professionals involved. There may be unrecorded easements or other issues that the appraiser would not and could not discover during the course of the inspection. percent from 6.25 percent from 5.79

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Can Condos or HOAs Require Vaccination Proof to Use Amenities?

Empire Appraisal Group

The State Legislature has also passed laws this session to provide a lot of immunity protection to businesses from COVID lawsuits. Rob Samouce is a principal attorney in the Naples law firm of Samouce & Gal, P.A. © 2021 Journal Media Group.

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11 Land Buying Tips: How to Buy Land

Raleigh Realty

Some things that are most important to consider in evaluating your land in the beginning stages include: Local zoning laws: these can affect the size and height of the buildings you are allowed to build or even if you're allowed to build at all. Raw land can be very expensive to develop.

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Appraisals and Water Frontage

Appraisal Today

Appraisers should familiarize themselves with their state laws regarding water frontage and related rights, as they can vary from state to state. The canal was owned by the state with an unclear easement for building beyond the rear lot line. The average contract interest rate for 15-year fixed-rate mortgages increased to 5.05