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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

Professionals conduct the search and examine documents, with title companies regularly providing a discount, or “reissue rate” on a refinance. 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.

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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. Their assessments can delineate how such disputes affect property valuation, informing legal arguments and potential resolutions.

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Pre-Appraisal Checklist for Homeowners

D Fritz Appraisals

The benchmark for your home’s worth, an appraisal is a legal document that determines the fair market value of a property. HOA documents – if you live in an HOA neighbourhood, the appraiser will need to see the costs, regular maintenance schedule, history of fee increases, etc.

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Must-Have Information Required for a Successful Appraisal

Birmingham Appraisal

You can watch the video here: Now let’s continue with the discussion of what documents are necessary for a successful appraisal: 1. Tip for Agents: Double-check the property address before submitting it to the appraiser, ensuring it matches all marketing materials and legal documents.

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How to Prepare for Residential Appraisals

Appraisal Hub

Here are some top tips to prime your property ahead of the appraisal firm’s arrival: Gather important documents. Easements and encroachments Any non-permitted additions Known data inconsistencies Your realtor’s comparative market analysis Tidy up and address important repairs. So how can you set the stage for success?

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Can Condos or HOAs Require Vaccination Proof to Use Amenities?

Empire Appraisal Group

If an association board still wanted to require such vaccine passports, we would suggest that it would need to at a minimum amend its governing documents, with a full vote of the membership in the community, as a board vote would have to be “reasonable” and many would consider such a passport requirement as unreasonable.

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