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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

Read on for more information about how a home appraiser determines the value of your property. A home appraisal is a legal document containing information that determines the current fair market value of a new or existing property. Reviewing / appealing property tax assessment. Tax implications for final probate.

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3 Things You Should Know About Preliminary Title Reports

Zillow

Among the dozens of records that serve to inform or disclose to the buyer significant knowledge about the property, the title report is one of the most important. It documents ownership, vesting, and detail regarding anything recorded against the home, such as liens, encroachments, or easements. Easements. Absolutely.

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How to Best Search for Land to Buy in Ohio [2022]

The Robert Weiler Company

Possible Title Issues (Easements, Foreclosure). Current Property Taxes. Historic Property Tax Bills. Approval Document from Local Authority. Floor Space Index or FSI (Amount of Construction Allowed on the Land). Zoning Requirements. Title Deed. Original Land Deed (If Applicable). Encumbrance Certificate.

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7 Takeaways: Due Diligence Fee and Earnest Money in Real Estate

Raleigh Realty

Typically performed by a licensed real estate attorney, a title search is a search for documents on a specific property, namely who has legal ownership of the home so that we know exactly who needs to transfer the title of the home to you at closing. Title Searches What is a title search and how does it work?

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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. Their assessments can delineate how such disputes affect property valuation, informing legal arguments and potential resolutions.

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