Apps, maps, phones and drones
help rural appraisers arrive at accurate property values faster than ever.
Appraisals Go High Tech
Latest News
Listing of the Week: Iconic South Texas Ranch Hits the Market at Over $50 Million
For nearly two decades, La Bandera Ranch has developed the reputation of being one of the most famed hunting destinations in South Texas. Through years of intentional habitat and wildlife management by its current owner, La Bandera Ranch today offers clients and guests a world-class hunting experience for wildlife including quail, dove and whitetail.
Listing of the Week: Greg Norman’s Seven Lakes Ranch
Greg Norman’s Seven Lakes Ranch is a sportsman’s paradise encompassing 11,600 acres of varied terrain, including some of the continent’s best elk hunting.
Listing of the Week: Las Piletas Ranch
The stunning Las Piletas Ranch is a spectacular 13,570± acre, working cattle ranch situated in the hills that rise on the west side of the Carrisa Plain, ideal for cattle operation and teeming with hunting and recreational activities.
Five Simple Steps to Increase the Value of Your Land
According to the laws of supply and demand, quality land can expect to slowly increase in value over time. If you don’t want to wait around for years for that to happen, here are five steps you can take to help increase the value of your land.
Listing of the Week: Swenson Family Flat Top Ranch
The Flat Top Division of the legendary Swenson Ranch was established in 1853/1854. This sprawling 41,000± acre ranch property is located on the Texas Rolling Plains, which is an area widely recognized for ranching, farming, mineral production and in more recent years, outstanding hunting. The eastern portion of the ranch is adjacent to the western city limits of Stamford, Texas. Access to all major portions of the ranch are by paved highways and county roads, and the ranch has an extensive network of well-maintained private ranch roads.
LANDscape: Spring 2019
From the pages of the winter 2018 issue of LAND magazine, here’s our selection of intriguing properties featured on the Land.com Network.
Listing of the Week: Serene Country Living in North Carolina’s “Land of Waterfalls”
Enjoy the good life at this one-of-a-kind mountain retreat located on over 21 acres. Indoors and out, long-range views spill out over the surrounding slopes of Pisgah National Forest and the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Spring 2019 Land & Lifestyle Trends
Our snapshot of the latest goods, gear and more for land aficionados—from handcrafted furniture made in South Carolina to small-batch, blackberry syrup made in a welcoming, small town in Georgia.
The Gold Rush of La Panza
La Panza, now a ghost town located in the La Panza mountain range in San Luis Obispo County, was once the site of California’s only Coast Range gold rush.
On the Cover: La Panza Ranch
La Panza Ranch is a magnificent, diverse property situated east of Santa Margarita, California, on State Highway 58, boasting intricate olive, cattle and hay operations and extensive improvements. An expansive, 14,750± acre holding comprised of 51 legal, certificated parcels, La Panza Ranch encompasses lush valleys and rolling hills with picturesque views in every direction.
Listing of the Week: Robin’s Rock Ranch in Texas Hill Country
Nestled in the heart of Texas Hill Country, Robin’s Rock Ranch is located less than 10 minutes from Kerrville and an hour from San Antonio. The ranch is perched on one of the highest elevations in Kerr County, creating magnificent views of the surrounding Hill Country terrain.
Culturally Modified Trees: Living Sculptures Waiting to be Discovered
Don Wells and his fellow retirees kept seeing oddly bent trees on their weekly hikes in the northern Georgia mountains. They were intrigued with the ancient giants. Wells happened to meet neighbor Elaine Jordan, who wrote a guide book, Indian Trail Trees, after interviewing Native Americans about these trees. He started taking her to the trees and photographing them. Trail Tree’itis hit and suddenly, the retired civil engineer was starting a whole new career.
Karen Deger McChesney - April 8, 2019
No Comments
Hidden Talent: Property Value from Untapped Sources
Whether your property can swish an over-the-shoulder three-pointer or do a double back flip off the diving board, it’s got something valuable that isn’t obvious. Take some time to find that value for yourself or your client for maximum property benefit.
Caleb McDow, courtesy of The REALTORS® Land Institute - April 5, 2019
No Comments
Broker of the Week: Mike Newsome, U.S. Land & Farms
Congratulations to Mike Newsome with Macon, Georgia-based U.S. Land & Farms his sale this week of the 1,316-acre Glade Creek tract in eastern Tennessee this week.
12 Best Cities for Outdoor Urban Adventure
Here are our picks for large and mid-sized cities across the U.S. with the most to offer in terms of outdoor adventure.
Listing of the Week: Five Bridges Farm
This beautiful ranch is approximately 470± acres and a wonderful mix of improved pastures, native pasture, and thick wooded areas.
Broker of the Week: Blake Behrens, Behrens Ranch Sales
Congratulations to Blake Behrens with San Angelo, Texas-based Behrens Ranch Sales for his sale this week of 6,283-acre Wylie View Ranch in West Texas. The ranch, under the same family ownership since the 1950s, offers a large contiguous tract just outside of Van Horn.
10 Most Expensive Ranches for Sale in America
Heading into the first quarter of 2019, here’s our quarterly roundup of the most expensive ranches and land currently listed for sale throughout the United States.
Listing of the Week: Historic Lodge for Sale in North Carolina’s Nantahala National Forest
Built in the 1930s as a summer-vacation destination deep amidst the wooded hills of western North Carolina, Glen Choga Lodge is a unique 35-room retreat listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
