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Unwrapping what to expect in your home inspection, appraisal and closing

Housing Wire

What’s the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal? Before you get overwhelmed, take comfort that critical milestones of home inspection, appraisal and closing processes are all great ways to get more acquainted with your prospective new home. Home Inspection. After all, no property is perfect.

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Opinion: Don’t let red tape strangle city development

Housing Wire

Without effective and properly enforced regulations — including peer-reviewed engineering and licensed inspections — we risk catastrophes like the Champlain Towers collapse. Zoning rules, which limit the kinds of properties that can be built in certain areas. Of course, regulations perform an essential civic function.

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How to Conduct the Most Effective Columbus, Ohio Property Search

The Robert Weiler Company

Once this is settled, you can hone in on areas in Columbus offering commercial property in your price range. Now that you’ve found an area that interests you and offers local properties in your price range, it’s time to learn as much as you can about that area. Tip 2: Inquire About Infrastructure. Central Ohio had over $5.8

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Anatomy of a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal: A Top 17 Q&A Guide

The Robert Weiler Company

In general, the full cycle of the commercial real estate appraisal process can take several days to weeks, when you factor in the inspection and subsequent investigative work. Fees can vary based on the size of your property, as well as the scope and nature of the commercial real estate appraisals.