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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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Opinion: Title insurance is vital to protecting the American dream

Housing Wire

The borrower also may have encumbered the property with loans that were not disclosed when applying for refinancing.

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Must-Have Information Required for a Successful Appraisal

Birmingham Appraisal

Accurate Survey Why It Matters: A current and accurate survey highlights property boundaries, easements, and encroachmentsall of which can affect a propertys value. For example, a shared driveway easement or an encroachment by a neighboring structure can impact marketability and appraised value.

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

Raleigh Realty

Understanding Due Diligence and Earnest Money in North Carolina Real Estate When you go under contract on a home in North Carolina you are going to encounter terms like Due Diligence and Earnest Money. It's important to note that real estate contracts and laws change depending on what state you are in. Due Diligence: What Is it?

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Pre-Appraisal Checklist for Homeowners

D Fritz Appraisals

It’s important to note that any undisclosed additions can cause a breach of conditions in your sale contract. Any easements or encroachments – any part of the property should be accounted for to get the most accurate estimate of the land value.

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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. This column is not based on specific legal advice to anyone and is based on principles subject to change from time to time. © 2021 Journal Media Group.

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11 Land Buying Tips: How to Buy Land

Raleigh Realty

It will help you learn if there are any easements or restrictions on the land that you need to know about. It will be negotiated in the contract who pays for what in terms of the closing costs, and a skilled real estate agent will help you navigate this. When It Comes Time to Pay Payment occurs at the closing.