Whether it’s peace and tranquility, room for a garden and livestock, or just getting more bang for your buck, these five reasons to make the rural move this year should be enough to convince you to start packing!
AuthorLand.com Network
Land.com Network 
The Land.com Network is the largest online marketplace for the purchase and sale of rural land and real estate. The network includes Land.com, LAND Magazines, LandandFarm.com and LandWatch.com.
Your Year in Adventure: 12 Epic Trips for the Land Aficionado
Here are 12 epic adventures for each month of the year to spark your wanderlust and love of adventure. Cheers to 2019!
Frostbound: Reflections on “The Long Winter” by Laura Ingalls Wilder
The detailed and awe-inspiring descriptions of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s pioneer life have always inspired LAND magazine’s Lauret Jarvis. On a recent wintry and snowy evening, she decided to reread “The Long Winter”.
Listing of the Week: Vineyard Investment Opportunity in Oregon’s Willamette Valley
Occupying a scenic hilltop in Oregon’s famous Willamette Valley, this 193-acre property is currently being offered as a large-scale agribusiness venture. Planted with over 100 acres of Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and a large grove of Montmorency cherries, the land is ideally situated within Willamette Valley’s Yamhill-Carlton District AVA.
Video: How to Access Your Property Leads
Your lead list consists of searchers on Lands of America and Land And Farm who have requested to be contacted with more information about the subject listing. To access your lead list, visit the Leads tab in your Property Control Center dashboard.
7 Ways to Turn Your Rural Home Into an Eco-Friendlier Place of Living
Simply moving to a rural area and getting away from city life does not automatically turn your property green. To truly make a difference that means more than just living in the country, consider these seven elements when you build your rural green home.
Abodo.com - October 31, 2018
3 Comments
Top 10 Off-the-Beaten-Path U.S. National Parks
With the help of the travel enthusiasts at AllTheRooms, we take a tour of ten of the least-visited U.S. national parks, where the lack of crowds is no indication about the sheer beauty of these majestic landscapes.
Zack Davisson - October 24, 2018
2 Comments
6 Great Wine Destinations in the U.S. & Canada
Wine travel doesn’t have to mean a trip to France or Italy. There are thousands of vineyards and wineries waiting to be uncovered right here in North America. From the valleys of California to the fields of Quebec to North Carolina, wine destinations across the continent offer distinctive regional flavors, plus they’re easily accessible for a weekend getaway with your crew.
Rebecca Pittore - August 31, 2018
1 Comment
Sites We Like: Google Earth Engine
From aerial-imaging solutions to sophisticated 3D-modeling technology, today’s real-estate customers have an array of tools at their fingertips to help them discover and visualize property for sale, including those in the land and rural real estate space.
Securing Large Properties: Smart-Home Security Tips for Larger Lots
Securing a large property with smart home technology may require some creativity, but you may be surprised by the range of tools at your disposal. Here, our expert provides a rundown of what you should expect and consider.
Eric Murrell - August 1, 2018
3 Comments
Notes from the Field: Representing the Ranch Buyer in the Digital Age
With the availability of so much information in today’s digital age, a Certified Buyer Representative for ranch buyers can bring some much-needed clarity and perspective to the buying process.
Jim Mullen - July 18, 2018
No Comments
6 Great Summer Swimming Holes
With the arrival of the summer swelter, we dive into a few of our favorite swimming holes around the country, from clear Hill Country pools to clothing-optional mountain springs with a view!
Listing of the Week: Custom-Built Home With Views of Mount Rushmore
Located in the exclusive 80-acre Lakota Lake Encampment Wilderness Preservation Community, this beautiful mountain lodge has been designed to meld into its Black Hills surroundings and offer signature line-of-sight views of the presidential lineup at the top of Mount Rushmore.
Broker of the Week: Whitney Land Company Sells 1,560-Acre Cattle Ranch in Northeast Oregon
Congratulations to Jim Whitney with Pendleton, Oregon-based Whitney Land Company for his sale this week of 1,560-acre Rock Creek Butte Ranch. The $834,000 sale was recorded on June 8, 2018, through the Lands of America Comparable Sales program.
Gallery: 20 Beautiful Barn Designs for Your Land
Enjoy the view of these 20 beautiful barns from the veteran barn kit providers at Barn Pros, plus get the essentials for what you need to consider before building a barn on your land.
Q&A with Kathy Shea Mormino, aka “The Chicken Chick”
We recently had the pleasure of connecting with Kathy Shea Mormino, author of The Chicken Chick’s Guide to Backyard Chickens: Simple Steps for Healthy, Happy Hens and the newly published Lifestyles of the Chicken Famous: Pretty Pets in The Chicken Chick’s Backyard, to learn more about her love of chicken-rearing and how she came to […]
Notes from the Field: It’s Time to GIS—Get It Surveyed!
A detailed look at what to expect from a land survey of your property, and why it’s so important to conduct a thorough survey with the help of a qualified land professional.
Cathy Costarides, PLS - June 6, 2018
23 Comments
Guide to Renting Tools for House Building
Building your own house from scratch can be one of the most exciting but intimidating prospects. After buying the plot of land and finishing all the paperwork, you’ll want to save as much money as possible, so one great way of cutting down on the final costs of the project is renting the tools to build your new home.
Len McCluskey - June 4, 2018
2 Comments
How Much Land Does Queen Elizabeth II Actually Own?
All eyes will be on Windsor Castle this weekend for the much-anticipated wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The wedding will confer new title and land on the happy couple, who enjoy the benefits of being part of a Royal Family with significant land and real-estate holdings throughout the United Kingdom.
Georgia Pellegrini Debuts Her New “Wild Food” TV Show on Travel Channel
Georgia Pellegrini’s new TV show, “Wild Food”, is set to debut on the Travel Channel and take viewers on a journey around the globe to source new foods that will go into a meal that Georgia will prepare at the end of each episode.
