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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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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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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 is the most intensive of the four tests it requires a thorough market analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and financial projections.

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Opinion: Title insurance is vital to protecting the American dream

Housing Wire

The capital markets depend on the due diligence, transparency, and protection our industry provides to do its job. As the economy and housing market begins to slow, we must avoid the temptation to move away from well-regulated products that are a key part of protecting lenders and homeowners.

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Buyer agency: a crucial historical shift in real estate

Housing Wire

Let’s delve into the potential negative consequences of diminishing or eliminating buyer representation, underscoring why this development matters more than ever in today’s real estate market. A drop in demand not only slows the market but can erode home equity, leaving homeowners with diminished assets.

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What it’s like originating reverse mortgages in Montana

Housing Wire

Montana never had the population, market or labor force for that. You might have a single-family house on 25 acres, which is highly unusual in other markets,” he said. Population centers like Bozeman and Billings may have more tract homes, but that is a relatively recent development, DeWolf explained.

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Must-Have Information Required for a Successful Appraisal

Birmingham Appraisal

We discussed numerous topics including the key differences between appraisals and comparative market analyses (CMAs), what factors influence property value, and how renovations can impact your home’s worth, among other things. This information can guide the appraisers initial understanding of the property and its market positioning.