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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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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

Home appraisers are trained to inspect and measure your property and perform comparisons that result in an accurate valuation for the current housing market. Valuation for insurance claims. Functionality of design and layout. Any existing easements or zoning issues. Mortgage financing and refinancing. Estate settlements.

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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. A real estate appraisal review is an excellent tool for a recently conducted commercial appraisal, to check if market comps and other property valuations remain the same.

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Pros and Cons of Complex Property Appraisal: Insights from a Florida Appraiser

McKissock

Design (dome, log, etc.). Unusual site (size, shape, terrain, setbacks, easements, deed restrictions, etc.). Historic properties and/or neighborhoods. One-of-a-kind properties (no comps). Non-conforming or illegal use. Significantly damaged improvements. Functional obsolescence. Zoning (highest & best use, grandfathering, etc.).

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ROV (Reconsideration of Value) Changes – FHA and GSEs

Appraisal Today

This is the statement in the HUD/FHA ML-2024-07: “This included guidance to improve the established process by which FHA program participants may request an ROV if the initial valuation is lower than expected.” 1-acre lot, Built-in 1958 Architect Robert Reichert designed the home, known as the Egan House, back in 1958.

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FHA: Cosmetic vs. MPR Repairs

Appraisal Today

In 2007, he started appraising conservation easements, which are specified areas of land earmarked for environmental conservation. Owners with conservation easements can claim an income tax deduction. Conservation easement appraisals are a definite risk for appraisers. They are not easy to do.

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Real Estate Appraisers Share How They Stand Out from the Competition

McKissock

” “I have a life long time in agriculture and worked at a title company, giving me a good understanding of legal descriptions and easements.” ” Free download: Navigate smoothly through every appraisal assignment with The Valuation Process Road Map. Knowing its limitations makes me a better appraiser.”