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

The Robert Weiler Company

What You’ll Need to Know: When it comes to land use, pay attention to zoning ordinances, covenants, easements, and agricultural use restrictions, to name a few. Also referred to as a Capital Gains Avoidance Trust, a CRT can allow taxpayers to defer or entirely avoid capital gain taxes when selling appreciated farmland.

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The Four Tests of Highest and Best Use

McKissock

If not, obtain one, specifically covering boundaries to learn if easements or encroachments exist.). Is there a maintenance easement, such as with waterfront properties, that could affect existing or proposed structures? Some questions to answer: Do you have a current survey of the property? (If Are there any deed restrictions?

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Complex Appraisals: Navigating Unique Properties and Situations

Appraisal Partners Blog

When we talk about complex appraisals, we’re not just referring to larger or more expensive properties. Properties with Environmental Issues or Easements: Properties with contamination, environmental restrictions, or legal easements often require specialized knowledge to assess the impact on property value.

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

Raleigh Realty

Sometimes you may hear someone refer to this fee as “good faith” money, as it is a fee that you are giving the buyer directly to let them know that you are serious about buying the property. Any existing easements on the property which legally allow another party to use someone else’s property.

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What Is the Difference Between CID Ownership in a Condo, Townhouse or PUD?

San Jose Real Estate

Condos can architecturally be a unit that resembles an apartment (what we colloquially refer to as a condo), a townhouse, or even a house. With a PUD, homeowners have an easement and rights to use the common area through their HOA membership. What is a townhouse (or townhome)? What is a CID?

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What is a Land Appraisal and How Is Land Appraised?

The Robert Weiler Company

Also referred to as a land valuation, property valuation, or real estate appraisal, the ultimate goal of a land apprasal is to determine the market value. A raw land appraisal (also referred to as vacant land appraisal) is land valuation of property without a structure. Land easements and encumbrances. How is Land Appraised?

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Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Review: Essential Handbook to a Necessary and Influential 2nd Opinion

The Robert Weiler Company

Consider the grantor’s position when considering a disbursement for a mixed-use development, conservation easement, or specialty use property. clarify references and data to ensure that all parties (including the jury) understand the information.