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Consider These Factors Before Buying Land In 2023

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Photo by Antonio Quagliata on Pexels.com Additionally, consider the zoning laws and land-use regulations in the area and what category it might fall into based on its specific location. Land ownership comes with legal obligations which can change quite a lot depending on where you are buying land. What is it for?

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Exposing Occupational Licensing Abuses Nationwide

Appraiserblogs

Her experience as a licensed real property appraiser in West Virginia turned out to be the perfect training ground for the study of public corruption, restraint of trade and government overreach. Are Bifurcated Appraisals Legal in Your State? Lately there has been a push for bifurcated (hybrid) appraisal products.

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The Value of Words in Valuation

Appraisal Buzz

As a minimum basis, a real property appraisal report written for the government sponsored entities (GSEs) and agencies are what USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) refers to as Appraisal Reports. Standard 2 is the specific standard that addresses the reporting of appraisals.

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Appraisers Are Sitting Ducks to Random Legislation

Appraiserblogs

Bill A5185 and AMC Bill A5146 introduced to the state legislature in New Jersey show just how much state legislators don’t understand the appraisal profession. Valuation Legal warned us about this back in December: Appraiser and AMC Laws to Include Prohibitions Against Discrimination. From Bill A5185: 2. 45:14F-27 et al.)

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Challenges and Opportunities in Appraising Mixed-Use Developments

Boston Appraisal

retail, office, residential, long term vs short term) is essential for understanding terms, conditions, and the impact of these leases on the overall value of the property. Zoning and Regulatory Issues : Zoning laws can vary significantly across regions and can affect the permissible uses within mixed-use developments.

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Navigating Property Division in Divorce: The Crucial Role of Appraisals

Boston Appraisal

Divorces are difficult and stressful processes that involve many legal and financial issues. One of the most important and complex aspects of divorce procedures is dividing the marital property, especially the family home. Appraisals are customized and tailored to the specific property and its features.

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The Role of Appraisals in Property Disputes: A Comprehensive Guide for Lawyers

Boston Appraisal

Property disputes can come in many forms: from squabbles between neighbors about boundary lines to legal battles in a divorce proceeding over shared assets. In these situations, a property appraisal can be an indispensable tool in the lawyer’s arsenal.