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Conservation Easements Pros and Cons: Keep Ohio Cool and Green

The Robert Weiler Company

And, surprisingly, one way to beat the heat may involve a unique land protection vehicle known as a conservation easement. While these 8 sustainability trends drive the commercial real estate industry , the importance of a conservation easement cannot be underscored. Here, we explore conservation easements pros and cons.

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Highest and Best Use: A Superpower You Already Possess

Appraisal Buzz

This article is featured in the 2024 edition of the Appraisal Buzz Magazine. Read all these articles and more in the latest edition HERE. In this test, youll examine zoning and building codes, variances, deed restrictions, building covenants, and easements to assess a range of legal uses for the subject property.

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How an Easement Can Make for Lousy Neighbors

Zillow

Welcome to the wonderful world of easements. In our example, if Sandy refuses to let Mark pass through, legal intervention may eventually be necessary to enforce his easement - Mark's right to use someone else's land in order to access his own. ” A person who has an easement does not actually own the land.

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

Boston Appraisal

This comprehensive article delves into the diverse scenarios that necessitate the expertise of appraisers, the various specializations within the field, and the roles appraisers assume, both before and during trial proceedings.

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Complex Appraisals: Navigating Unique Properties and Situations

Appraisal Partners Blog

This article aims to shed light on this niche within the appraisal world, offering insights into the types of properties, challenges encountered, and the valuation methodologies used to determine accurate values. Appraisers must analyze each component separately and assess how they interact to determine the overall property value.

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How Does Lot Size Impact Property Value?

CP Home Appraisals

If that added lot space is not usable due to zoning, easements, vernal pools or other issues, the lot is not going to hold much value. The real estate article How Does Lot Size Impact Property Value? Unfortunately, that’s not the case and the market may not be willing to do so a few years down the road.

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The Four Tests of Highest and Best Use

McKissock

If not, obtain one, specifically covering boundaries to learn if easements or encroachments exist.). Is there a maintenance easement, such as with waterfront properties, that could affect existing or proposed structures? Some questions to answer: Do you have a current survey of the property? (If Are there any deed restrictions?