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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

A home appraisal is a legal document containing information that determines the current fair market value of a new or existing property. Whether a basement or attic are present and their state of finish. Any existing easements or zoning issues. What is a Home Appraisal and Why is it Important? Functionality of design and layout.

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

Raleigh Realty

It should be noted that not every state uses due diligence fees in real estate transactions, so it is important to consult with your real estate agent so they may educate you on the legal implications of a housing contract. You can be present during your inspection, but it is not required. Due Diligence: What Is it?

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Appraisers: How and Why To Check Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Appraisal Today

As it turns out, both the appraiser and the home inspector had each independently inspected the home 18 months prior and both mistakenly reported a few of the smoke alarms present at the home, as CO detectors. Consequently, both the appraiser and home inspector ended up on the receiving end of a “wrongful death” legal claim.

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9 Things to Know BEFORE Your Home Appraisal

Raleigh Realty

Mortgage lenders are legally required to abstain from discriminating against a borrower on the basis of sex, religion, race, marital status, disability, age, national origin, or use of public assistance. Your mortgage lender is legally required to send you the appraisal report and cannot withhold it from you.

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