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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

Applying each of these tests properly is essential to the valuation process. 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. Order doesnt matter for the first two tests, but its essential for the last two.

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Must-Have Information Required for a Successful Appraisal

Birmingham Appraisal

Real estate agents and loan officers play an important role in ensuring appraisers have the necessary data to deliver reliable valuations. An incomplete or incorrect legal description can complicate the appraisers research and lead to errors in the valuation. Include notes on sales you believe are not good comparisons and explain why.

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Land Trust Alliance welcomes reintroduction of conservation easement legislation

Valuation Review

The reintroduction in Congress of the Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act was brought forward. The Land Trust Alliance, a national land conservation organization working to save the places people need and love by strengthening land conservation across America, welcomed some important legislation. Read on to learn more.

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Land Trust Alliance applauds Congress for conservation-easement legislation

Valuation Review

The Land Trust Alliance, a national land conservation organization, applauded the House Ways and Means Committee’s vote to advance the Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act as part of reconciliation legislation.

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

Boston Appraisal

In legal disputes, the accurate valuation of real estate can be pivotal, making real estate appraisers key expert witnesses. Scenarios Necessitating Appraisers as Expert Witnesses: Property Disputes : Appraisers are crucial in resolving boundary disagreements, easement issues, or broader disputes over property rights.

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Complex Appraisals: Navigating Unique Properties and Situations

Appraisal Partners Blog

Introduction In the world of real estate appraisals, certain properties and situations present unique challenges that go beyond the scope of typical residential or even standard commercial valuations. These properties often feature amenities that are not found in other homes, and these have a significant impact on valuation.