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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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The Four Tests of Highest and Best Use

McKissock

” Highest and Best Use is the reasonable, probable, and legal use of vacant land or an improved property. Legally permissible. If not, obtain one, specifically covering boundaries to learn if easements or encroachments exist.). Are existing structures considered legal non-conforming use? Physically possible.

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

A home appraisal is a legal document containing information that determines the current fair market value of a new or existing property. Functionality of design and layout. Any existing easements or zoning issues. Future potential for development of the home. What is a Home Appraisal and Why is it Important?

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

The Robert Weiler Company

In most instances, such as public development projects or litigation cases, the commercial appraisal review is a mandatory examination of an appraisal report to spot mistakes, address errors in a CRE appraiser’s judgment or update information based on changing conditions due to the passage of time. A public project is being conducted.

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ROV (Reconsideration of Value) Changes – FHA and GSEs

Appraisal Today

These policies were the result of a collaborative effort between the GSEs, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). There is administrative time involved, as well as legal factors. The anticipation includes the additional burden on lenders as well as appraisers.

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6 Tips When Buying Commercial Land for Sale in Columbus, Ohio

The Robert Weiler Company

Because a property looks great doesn’t mean all legal entanglements have been resolved, or there aren’t unforeseen challenges. Learn about roads, easements, and property rights: Consider spending the afternoon or night on the land that’s for sale, if possible. Learn about easement rights and road access.