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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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How to Communicate Effectively with a Real Estate Appraiser in the Appraisal Process

Boston Appraisal

Therefore, it is essential to communicate effectively with the appraiser and provide them with accurate and relevant information that can help them perform their job. You should also disclose any special circumstances or contingencies that may affect the value of the property, such as repairs, renovations, easements, or encroachments.

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FHA: Cosmetic vs. MPR Repairs

Appraisal Today

In 2007, he started appraising conservation easements, which are specified areas of land earmarked for environmental conservation. Owners with conservation easements can claim an income tax deduction. Conservation easement appraisals are a definite risk for appraisers. For more information on how they are compiled, click here.

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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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9 Things to Know BEFORE Your Home Appraisal

Raleigh Realty

They can keep buyers up at night after going under contract on a home. The seller accepts your offer and you are officially under contract and the home will be marked contingent. Your mortgage lender informs you of the next step in the process: the home appraisal. 9 Things to Know BEFORE Your Home Appraisal Home appraisals.

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Pre-Appraisal Checklist for Homeowners

D Fritz Appraisals

Have a record of comparable properties in the neighbourhood, plus information about neighbourhood amenities. Information About the Home. This can help to pinpoint any trends when combined with the BC Property Assessment information. You’ll want to do this again for your appraisal, so your home makes the best impression possible.

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Purchasing & Developing Land - Part 2 - The Process of Purchasing Land

Eppraisal

In this posting, we will follow the acts of contract negotiation and legal settlement when undeveloped land changes ownership. Other information on the land is there, too: square footage/acreage, legal address, assessed value and the last sales price, to name a few. Subsequently, the process of conveyance must proceed.