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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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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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Opinion: Title insurance is vital to protecting the American dream

Housing Wire

In a refinancing, homeowners obtain a new loan and lenders require a new title search and a title insurance policy on that loan to protect their investment. During this same time, our industry helped consumers take advantage of low interest rates to refinance mortgages. That is why we take pains to explain the process.

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Highest and Best Use: A Superpower You Already Possess

Appraisal Buzz

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. This leaves the as-developed cases from the financial feasibility test for consideration. This requires a little detective work.

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

Boston Appraisal

Scenarios Necessitating Appraisers as Expert Witnesses: Property Disputes : Appraisers are crucial in resolving boundary disagreements, easement issues, or broader disputes over property rights. Appraisers provide valuations for shared properties, such as the marital home and other real estate investments, ensuring a fair distribution.

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Boost Profitability of Your Farm for Sale in Ohio: 2 Determining Factors

The Robert Weiler Company

With the recent boom in housing sales and commercial real estate development, farmland has proven to generate a significant return on investment for you, the land owner. Okay, so preparing a farm for sale doesn’t sound glamorous or fun, but who said commercial property investment or sales were exciting propositions?

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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.