The results are in from our 2016 Land Market Outlook survey. Nearly 1,000 land buyers, sellers, and brokers sent in their assessment of the current and future of land markets. Land buyers and sellers were in agreement for every question presented and remained optimistic as a whole towards the future of land markets. The questions […]
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10 Best Fall Foliage Trips in the U.S.
You don’t have to travel far to take in the phenomenon of fall foliage. All across the U.S., From New England to the Pacific Northwest, deciduous trees put on their dazzling display of color.
A Look at the Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES)
The central message of the Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES®) is that any landscape—whether the site of a large subdivision, a shopping mall, a park, an abandoned rail yard, or even one home—holds the potential both to improve and to regenerate the natural benefits and services provided by ecosystems in their undeveloped state.
Gun Dog Trainer Extraordinaire: Robert Milner
Robert Milner wants to ask sportsmen a personal question: Would you discipline your own children with a shock collar?
Real Estate and Water Rights in Colorado
It’s no wonder real estate is complex and buyers are discerning in the state of Colorado. Regional farm and ranch markets are vast and values vary considerably depending on a multitude of factors, perhaps most significantly, water.
Faces of Rural America: Looking at the People Behind the Land
The 2012 Ag Census helps lenders understand producers as diverse as America.
ASFMRA Member Profile: Eddie Davis of Brown Land and Farm Management, LLC
By the time Eddie Davis was 26 years old, he was farm manager of the Louisiana Delta Plantation, a 34,000-acre diversified farming operation near Jonesville, Louisiana in Catahoula Parish.
At Home In The Country – Buying Property Outside the Suburbs
Many Americans are looking for the peace and quiet of the rural countryside, but buying and financing a country dream home is not the same as the suburbs.
Exotic Animals for Your Ranch
Many land buyers are avid recreational hunters interested in creating their own game parks, while some enjoy exotic animals on their ranch for their beauty.
Pitfalls of Severing Wind Rights
Before “cashing out” on wind rights, beware of the pitfalls involved with the severing of wind rights for both the landowner and the wind energy developer.
Why Is My Property on Lands of America?
Many of the more than nearly 500,000 properties are fed into the Lands of America platform from ListHub and partnering Multiple Listing Services (MLS).
Guide to Introducing to Exotic Wildlife on Your Land
Owning land in Texas means different things to different people. For some who have inherited land, it is an opportunity to maintain their family’s heritage. For others who have recently purchased recreational land, it is a chance to create a legacy of their own.
Are You a Safe Hunting Partner?: A Guide to Hunting Safety
The fall season is here and many of us have probably started hunting or preparing to do so. It is very important that we don’t let the excitement of the hunt overwhelm our practice of gun safety.
How to Optimize Habitat on Your Land
There is a subtle, but critical difference between optimizing habitat and maximizing habitat.
Larry Weishuhn: Conservationist, Communicator and Hunter
Larry Weishuhn is a conservationist, communicator and a hunter.
A Guide to Growing Big Deer
Managing your deer population and wildlife habitat is key to ensuring your deer herd stays healthy and robust.
Do I Need a Rural Property Appraiser?
Rural and agricultural real estate is a challenging and specialized market segment, so utilizing an experienced real estate broker is important.
Find the Right Lender for your Rural Land Purchase
Imagine this: You found your perfect property in the perfect location at a great price. Your offer was accepted, and your loan’s been approved. Soon the place will be yours. Then you get to the closing table and—too late—you learn that your lender failed to do his due diligence, and was not aware of endangered […]
How to Get Lead Notifications by Text Message
Ninety-four percent of buyers expect a response within an hour. Here’s how you can configure your seller account to receive text message lead notifications from prospective buyers.
Should I Get into the Cattle Business?
Here is some expert advice from Texas A&M live stock specialists Rick Machen and Ron Gill about getting into the cattle business.
Broker Spotlight: Bill Johnson
Bill Johnson, owner of Bill Johnson and Associates Real Estate Co. in Bellville, became a real estate broker because of baseball and bird dogs.
