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Land.com LAND STAR AWARDS Q3 2025
The Land Star Awards recognizes America’s top rural real estate brokers, agents and companies. Submissions are benchmarked against closed transactions to generate an objective, results-driven list of premier producers.
How To Successfully Navigate the Process of Buying Land in Vermont
Buying land in Vermont opens doors to the best that New England has to offer. At just over 9,000 square miles, this small rural state boasts stunning landscapes all year long, and still features a variety of different land types to suit a range of needs and goals. If you’re wondering how to buy land […]
Top 6 Regions to Buy Land in Virginia Today
With a population upwards of 8.5 million, Virginia is a mid-size state with appeal to a diverse range of land buyers. But with thousands of listings available across the state, navigating the process of buying land in Virginia can feel overwhelming at first. If that’s the case, you’re in the right place. In this blog […]
Buying Land in Virginia Made Simple: A Step-by-Step Breakdown
There are lots of reasons you may want to buy land in Virginia—the region offers fertile farmland, bustling metro areas, mountainous and coastal retreats, and more. But how do you start the land buying journey? Whether you’re a first-time buyer or expanding your acreage, the experts at Land.com are here with the ins and outs […]
Rural Winter Prep: 7 Must-Do Steps to Prep Your Property for Snow Season
Winter on a rural property isn’t just about cozy fires and snow-covered fields, it’s about being ready. Blowing snow blocks driveways, frozen pipes burst in outbuildings, and equipment failures leave you stranded when you need help most. The key difference between a manageable winter and a crisis often comes down to preparation timing. Whether you’re […]
The Best Places to Buy Land in Vermont (Before Everyone Else Finds Out)
If you’re seeking a slower pace of life with no end to beautiful scenery, consider Vermont acreage. This New England state is an outdoor lover’s paradise, whether you’re looking for year-round recreation or scenic views from your front door. While it’s a small rural state, a lot is packed into its 9,000 square miles. Mountains, […]
How Big Is an Acre?
Whereas square footage is the currency for evaluating residential real estate, acreage is generally the measurement by which land buyers and sellers trade and understand the relative value of a piece of land.
How to Find and Buy the Perfect Hunting Land
Buying hunting land is more than an investment, it’s a gateway to adventure, sustainability, and cherished memories in the great outdoors. Whether you’re seeking a private retreat for whitetail deer hunting, a family legacy property, or an income-generating asset, purchasing the right hunting land requires careful planning and informed decision-making. Imagine mornings filled with the […]
Austin Gamblers Claim Land.com Texas Cup with Historic Shutout in Fort Worth
Feature image provided by Bull Stock Media The Austin Gamblers made history Saturday night at Dickies Arena, defeating the Texas Rattlers 177.25-0 to win the 2025 Land.com Texas Cup and hand the Rattlers their first-ever home loss. Sage Steele Kimzey led the charge with an 88.75-point ride on Greasy Bend, while Kaique Pacheco added 88.5 […]
Putting Conservation on the Ground with Garry Stephens
On this episode Lorie Woodward sits down with Garry Stephens, CEO of Texas-based Wildlife Habitat Federation, to discuss the putting conservation on the ground in partnership with landowners.
Read LAND Magazine Fall Issue
The fall issue of LAND Magazine showcases the best rural properties across America. Experience the issue for yourself—and claim your next adventure-filled destination.
On the Cover: Red Mountain Ranch
Red Mountain Ranch, encompassing
480± deeded acres and surrounded by the 388,000± acre Rio Grande National Forest, offers raw natural resources, recreational possibilities, and unmatched privacy and access, just 15± minutes from Creede, Colorado and its year-round amenities.
5 Questions about Waterfowl and Ranching
In the 1930s, many wildlife species throughout North America faced severe declines due to habitat destruction from unsustainable farming practices, wetland drainage and market hunting pressures, leading to critically low populations of species like the wild turkey and American bison as well as migratory ducks and geese.
Land Specialist: Chris Malinowski
Snapshots of land specialists’ lives. spe•cial•ist | spe-sh(ə-)list noun | a person who specializes in a particular occupation, practice or field of study
LAND Fall 2025 Region Showcase
From the pages of the Fall 2025 issue of LAND magazine, tour these spectacular properties from America’s heartland featured in Land.com’s Region Showcase.
Featured Listing: Waterfall Franklin Tennessee
Amazing water features include long creek frontage (over 4,500 feet) and two waterfalls.
Featured Listing: Island Bend Farms
This expansive 1,100± acre farm is a true legacy opportunity. With over 4 miles of Kentucky Lake Frontage, your very own FAA-approved and charted private airfield, a 114± acre private island, 38± acre lake, and so much more—this farm truly has it all.
Featured Listing: JL Bar Ranch
The JL Bar Ranch, Resort and Spa offers the pure essence of a Texas recreation and hunting ranch, cloaked in luxury.
Featured Listing: Cato Ranch
The Catos restored the 1876 historical ranch property, the PK Ranch on Soldier Creek, resulting in what today is a successful and respected Black Angus cattle ranch.
10 Essential Tips for a First-time Land Buyer
Purchasing land differs fundamentally from buying a house. Raw land purchases require specialized knowledge, different financing, and unique due diligence processes. This guide provides first-time land buyers with essential tips to navigate the purchase process successfully and avoid costly mistakes. Financial Planning and Property Goals 1. Land Financing Requirements Land loans require larger down payments […]
