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

Raleigh Realty

A title search can also provide the following information: Deed Restrictions that limit the reasons for which the property can be used, what types of construction the city allows on a property, the number of vehicles allowed at the home, etc.

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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.” Also, I have appraised multiple airports and done various easement studies for research.” ” “Background in landscape architecture and real estate sales.”

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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. Floor Space Index or FSI (Amount of Construction Allowed on the Land). Zoning Requirements. Title Deed. Original Land Deed (If Applicable). Encumbrance Certificate. Approval Document from Local Authority.

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Selling a House Without a Realtor in Texas: An Essential Guide

Listing Spark

A title company will provide a title commitment, which is a promise to issue title insurance for the property. Some key points to consider include: Texas is a community property state, which can affect how you sell your home if you’re married. There are strict guidelines for property tax prorations at closing.