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What it’s like originating reverse mortgages in Montana

Housing Wire

That can be a challenge if they live in an unusual or uniquely constructed home, or if they live on a vast stretch of land with few neighbors. Population centers like Bozeman and Billings may have more tract homes, but that is a relatively recent development, DeWolf explained. Montana is the complete reverse.

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11 Land Buying Tips: How to Buy Land

Raleigh Realty

In general, there are three kinds of land you can purchase, and this determines how much down is required, as each requires its own kind of loan: Raw Land Loan: Raw land is when there is no development: no sewers, no electricity, and no roads. Raw land can be very expensive to develop.

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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? (For Some questions to answer: Do you have a current survey of the property? (If Are there any deed restrictions?

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6 Tips When Buying Commercial Land for Sale in Columbus, Ohio

The Robert Weiler Company

Learn about roads, easements, and property rights: Consider spending the afternoon or night on the land that’s for sale, if possible. Learn about easement rights and road access. also chose to develop on commercial land in Columbus, Ohio. Then research lenders who offer commercial real estate loans.

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Can Condos or HOAs Require Vaccination Proof to Use Amenities?

Empire Appraisal Group

Only allowing those with proof of vaccination to use the facilities would arguably be a breach of this substantive right granted to each owner to use the facilities. However, an amendment to the Declaration or Bylaws with a membership vote would not have to be reasonable as long as it is not arbitrary, capricious or unconstitutional.

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

The Robert Weiler Company

Floor Space Index or FSI (Amount of Construction Allowed on the Land). Possible Title Issues (Easements, Foreclosure). Test Soil Before, During, and After Construction (via a Soil Engineer). Value and condition of nearby developments. Early development tracts for sale (subdivision development and lot wholesaling).

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Pros and Cons of Complex Property Appraisal: Insights from a Florida Appraiser

McKissock

Unusual site (size, shape, terrain, setbacks, easements, deed restrictions, etc.). An abandoned, partially finished new construction in a remote wooded area, that four appraisers had backed out on because of the large number of rattlesnakes on the property. Navigability – A large waterfront development of finger canals.