While some hesitate when they see a property come up involving land, like a vacant lot or tract of farmland on the outskirts of an urban area, savvy agents and landowners know that these can be diamonds in the rough awaiting discovery.
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Broker of the Week: Premier Ranch Properties Sells Utah’s Eagle Ridge Ranch, Biggest Sale of 2018
Congratulations to Jay Platt and Helga Baughn with Premier Ranch Properties for their sale this week of the 10,237-contiguous-acre Eagle Ridge Ranch in the Spanish Fork Canyon area south of Provo, Utah. The sale of the $35 million property was recorded on June 18, 2018, through the Lands of America Comparable Sales program. To date, this is the most expensive land deal recorded to date in 2018.
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.
Get the Best Hunt This Summer
Summer isn’t usually thought of as prime hunting season. Many people think of turkey hunting in the spring or deer hunting in the fall. However, people that hang up their rifles in the warmer weather are missing out on some of the hidden gems of hunting. Here are a few tips to have an amazing hunt this summer.
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.
Listing of the Week: Off-Grid Mountain Retreat for Sale in the Colorado Rockies
Completely surrounded by National Forest Service land and bordered by wilderness on one side, the Oleo Ranch near Lake City, Colorado, is an off-grid mountain retreat that serves as the perfect outdoor-adventure basecamp.
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.
Broker of the Week: Historic Cattle Ranch Owned by Barron Hilton Sold in Eastern Sierras
Congratulations to Pete Nevin with Far West R&C Sales Management Company for his sale this week of 10,700-acre Flying M Ranch in Mono County, California. The $3.25-million sale was recorded on June 6, 2018, through the Lands of America Comparable Sales program.
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
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Texas Land Markets First Quarter 2018
The strong trends established in the second half of 2017 steamed ahead in preliminary first quarter results.
Lands of America May 2018 Land News & Trends
Of some 110,000 new property and land listings showcased on the Land.com Network in May 2018, some notable new arrivals include a 20,502-deeded-acre legacy ranch in Wyoming and $46-million stunner in the mountains near Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
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
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On the Cover: Providence Springs Ranch in Texas Hill Country’s Medina County
Located near the dividing line of the Texas Hill Country and the South Texas Plain, this 2,000± acres offers more diversification of terrain and rich, deep-soiled valleys than any other property currently on the market.
Broker of the Week: Republic Ranches Sell 3,746-Acre Sycamore Creek Ranch
Congratulations to Republic Ranches for their sale this week of Sycamore Creek Ranch, a 3,746-acre hunting and livestock ranch that covers portions of Kinney and Val Verde counties in Texas. The $3.5-million sale occurred on May 30, 2018.
Ready, Aim, Fire
Strategic planning for your land sales business boils down to a few simple steps: set clear, written goals (ready), identify the specific activities to get you there (aim), then execute the plan (fire). Top agents who do take time to strategically plan have a more predictable business and, consequently, they operate with more clarity.
Kasey Mock, courtesy of The REALTORS® Land Institute - May 30, 2018
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Listing of the Week: Hook, Dine and Linger at Bluffs Landing
A sportsman’s dream in Corpus Christi provides a unique opportunity to own a significant piece of Texas Coastal Paradise.
The Pleasures & Treasures of Owning Rural Lands in Texas
With some 96 percent of the Texas landscape being held by private ownership, let’s look at some of the pleasures and treasures that are reflective of today’s interest in owning a piece of Texas.
Summer 2018 Texas Land & Lifestyle Trends
Our snapshot of the latest sporting goods, gear and more for Texas land aficionados, from bow sights and custom flies to small game cookbooks and game mounts.
Fish It Forward: Meet Veteran Angler Chuck Naiser
Chuck Naiser has fished coastal waters for more than 50 years. His passion for his sport, and for the coastal resources he loves, has evolved into a fierce determination to make a difference for the next generation who will enjoy these waters long after he is gone.
Lydia Saldaña - May 25, 2018
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