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Flood Plains, High Winds, and Leased Land: Your Guide to Buying a House in Palm Springs

HomeLight

You’ll have to navigate land leases, HOA requirements , and stiff competition from other buyers set on purchasing your picture-perfect property. We talked to Dan Hamilton , a top real estate agent with 20 years experience, to get the lowdown on buying your ideal home in sunny Palm Springs. Find a top Palm Springs agent.

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Fee Simple vs. Leasehold: Two Very Different Types of Ownership

Redfin

It gives someone ownership of a home or structure on the property, but someone else owns the land itself. The leaseholder pays the fee simple owner to use the land for a set period. You might also see this called a land lease or ground lease. When in doubt, talk to a local real estate agent.

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4 Things You Need to Know About Leasing Your Land

Realty Biz

A good real estate agent specializing in this type of leasing will take some of the pressure off your shoulders. You should also make an effort to post your land on as many sites as you can. Working on your landscape photography will likely help you portray the land accurately, and thus gain the interest of more people.

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First Team High Desert Agent Rob St. Onge Closes Historic Commercial Transaction at $14.7 Million!

First Team Real Estate

First Team High Desert Agent Rob St. Originally starting as a land lease, Rob went to the city to discuss potential truck parking and discovered the property was in the wrong zone designation for this use. Bruce stated, “Rob has an exceptional work ethic and is a very motivated agent for us.”

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6 of the Best Retirement Communities in Idaho

HomeLight

With its lower cost of living, Idaho attracts seniors from other states who want their retirement income to go further, according to Becky Schiebout, a top-performing Boise area real estate agent and senior partner with Barbara Dopp. Top real estate agent recommendations. Access to quality healthcare. Ratings and reviews.

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Housing Affordability Task Force Report: My Two Cents (Pt2)

Toronto Realty Blog

I heard from two architects as well, one lawyer, and a handful of real estate agents. One real estate agent explained to me that in terms of the “as of right” zoning, the province can overrule the city, and thus my comments were misplaced. Land leases? I come across this maybe once every few years.

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6 of the Best Retirement Communities in Florida

HomeLight

Florida is such a popular choice for many seniors,” says Carrie Courtney , a top-producing HomeLight Elite agent and retirement specialist in Central Florida who has 19 years of experience. We analyze over 27 million transactions and thousands of reviews to determine which agent is best for you based on your needs.

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