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Opinion: Title insurance is vital to protecting the American dream

Housing Wire

In fact, our industry is so important that throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, title insurance professionals were deemed essential by the federal government. The capital markets depend on the due diligence, transparency, and protection our industry provides to do its job. That is why we take pains to explain the process.

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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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Buyer agency: a crucial historical shift in real estate

Housing Wire

Buyer representation becomes mainstream The dramatic volume of lawsuits filed by aggrieved buyers highlighted the urgent need for change—a need our government in all of its infinite wisdom (sarcasm intended) failed to address at the time. The unintended consequences of eliminating buyer agency 1.

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How to Spot Drainage Issues

Hank Miller Team

Remember; headwalls, culverts, swales and similar systems likely have easements in place for maintenance. Developers use "down and away" as well. With all of the building, the amount of "impervious surface area" is closely watched by governing municipalities. If left to fester, problems will develop.

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Expert Witness Testimony: The Indispensable Role of Real Estate Appraisers in Legal Disputes

Boston Appraisal

Scenarios Necessitating Appraisers as Expert Witnesses: Property Disputes : Appraisers are crucial in resolving boundary disagreements, easement issues, or broader disputes over property rights. Eminent Domain Cases : When government entities acquire private land for public use, appraisers determine just compensation for property owners.

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

The Robert Weiler Company

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. Do you want your rights to that road governed by a simple handshake or do you want to ensure solid legal ground? Ready to Buy Land in Ohio?

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A Guide to Houston’s Best Ranches & Farms On The Market

Houston Properties

The Texas Farms and Ranch Lands Conservation Program (TFRLCP) also provides grants to private landowners who protect their land from developments. Real estate developments in cities and metro areas need to go through a rigid approval process.