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How to Handle the Weird Stuff: Appraisal Methods from an Experienced Florida Appraiser

McKissock

In the past two blog posts in this series, I discussed the pros and cons of complex appraisal assignments and why today’s residential appraiser may want to consider specializing in “odd” or “atypical” assignments. Example: Land lease.

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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. They don’t have to “buy” anything upfront.

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4 Things You Need to Know About Leasing Your Land

Realty Biz

Luckily, there is an alternative: if you have unused land, you could lease that out. What would people use your land for? When it comes to leasing our residential or commercial property, you know that the tenants will be using the property either to live in or to work in. To learn more about this, keep reading.

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

First Team Real Estate

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. The office was recently voted “Best of the Desert” in BOTH Commercial AND Residential Real Estate with votes from the public.

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

Toronto Realty Blog

Waive development charges and parkland cash-in-lieu and charge only modest connection fees for all infill residential projects up to 10 units or for any development where no new material infrastructure will be required. Per the report: “Housing requires more than just the land it is built on. Land leases?

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6 of the Best Retirement Communities in Idaho

HomeLight

A retirement community is a residential housing neighborhood, subdivision, or complex designed for independent older adults seeking an active lifestyle with others of similar age and interests. About: Golden Spike Estates is a 55+ land-lease community with spectacular mountain views. Ratings and reviews. Affordability.

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6 of the Best Retirement Communities in Florida

HomeLight

A retirement community is a residential housing neighborhood, subdivision, or complex designed for independent older adults seeking an active lifestyle with others of similar age and interests. Some communities have a land-lease structure in which you purchase the house, but lease the home site.

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