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By Dan Johnson

Variance in Real Estate: What It Is and Why It Matters

Variance in Real Estate: What It Is and Why It Matters

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Your search for the perfect business location ends abruptly when authorities bar your proposed commercial applications through current zoning restrictions. This is where use variance real estate comes into play. Property owners can use variances as a tool to seek exemptions from zoning restrictions, which act as fundamental elements for investors i...
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