So, you’ve bought the land and decided to start a farming business. Crops grow just fine on their own, making your work as easy as harvesting produce and waiting for the profits to roll in, right? Wrong! It is safe that it takes a village to let a farm flourish, with many behind-the-scenes preparations in […]
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How to Buy Land: A Checklist for First Time Buyers
There’s a lot to consider when purchasing a plot of land. And for first-time buyers, budgets, property features, offers, and other aspects of real estate deals can seem confusing. With the right guidance, however, you can expedite the timeline, get a better deal, and enjoy your new property sooner. While partnering with a knowledgeable agent […]
Real Estate Sales Guide for Rural Property
Selling rural properties and raw land is a different ballgame than traditional residential real estate. From buyer expectations to breaking down ownership costs, you’ll need to rely on a different playbook to sell land outside of developed environments. For example, rather than staging a single-family home and learning about the local school district, you might […]
10 Essential Tips for a First-time Land Buyer
Purchasing your first piece of property can seem like a daunting task. From surveys and inspections to legal work, there are a lot of moving parts to keep track of. With some key insider knowledge of the land-buying process, however, signing that deed doesn’t have to be intimidating. To simplify the procedure and ease your […]
6 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Land for the First Time
First-time sellers of raw land face unique challenges, whether it’s a pristine wilderness plot adjacent to a national park or land compromised by environmental or commercial issues. Some of the steps and language are the same across all types of real estate sales, but you’ll need a more robust checklist and access to professional expertise […]
You Bought the Land: Now What?
Congratulations! You’re the proud owner of your very own land property. This is a big investment and an exciting new chapter, but you may be wondering—where do I start? Navigating newly acquired property is no small feat, especially for a first-time land buyer. You’ll likely have lots of ideas, yet will also be faced with […]
How to Prep Your Land for Sale
Once you’ve decided to sell your property, there are lots of steps in between the first listing and closing day. In fact, the success of your sale often depends on what happens before the first interested customer visits your land. With the proper preparation, you’ll be able to save time, attract buyers, and maximize profit. […]
Essential Considerations Before Purchasing a Farm
Buying a farm is no small feat, so it’s important to consider your purchase from every angle. Being prepared goes a long way—there is nothing worse than jumping headfirst into a new venture only for things to go awry. From unforeseen expenses to unpredictable microclimates, many factors could jeopardize the success of your farm. That […]
On the Cover: Lake Monticello
Lake Monticello, one of the state’s largest privately owned lakes encompassing 2,001± acres, lies in the heart of a 5,700± acre blank canvas of opportunity in Titus County near Mount Pleasant, Texas.
5 Questions about Land Trusts
Fragmentation, dividing large tracts of land into smaller pieces, is one of the nation’s most urgent conservation challenges.
Chicken (and Dumpling)-eating methodism
Central Texas, where I grew up, is a culinary crossroads. Pit-smoked barbecue and kolaches. Tacos, burritos and enchiladas. Chili and chicken-fried steak. Gumbo and crawfish. And all things soulful and Southern, including my favorite monochromatic comfort food, chicken and dumplings.
Featured Listing: Nueces River Ranch
Situated near Cotulla in La Salle County in the heart of the Golden Triangle, the 432.73± acre Nueces River Ranch offers 1.4 miles of Nueces River frontage as well as superlative wildlife habitat and well-appointed improvements.
Land.com Network Property Previews: Spring 2024
From the pages of the Spring 2024 issue of LAND magazine, enjoy a snapshot of these spectacular properties from Land.com
Featured Listing: Rancho Santa Rosa
Rancho Santa Rosa is a 306± acre haven of privacy offering exquisite views teeming with the Central Coast’s most attractive wildlife and vegetation—deer, birds of prey, trees, creeks and more.
Featured Listing: Mount Solitude Ranch
Homesteaded in the mid-1800s by German immigrants seeking freedom and the promise of a better future, Mount Solitude Ranch is still home to 3,630± acres of unbounded opportunity.
Featured Listing: Turner Creek Hunting Ranch
Sitting near the north boundary of the Uncompahgre National Forest, located just 19 miles west of Telluride and 11 miles southeast of Norwood-Turner Creek Hunting Ranch offers the perfect base camp for your Colorado adventures.
Featured Listing: Buttes View Ranch
Located on the western edge of Northeastern Wyoming’s Black Hills, the Buttes View Ranch sprawls over 4,946± deeded acres, offering a harmonious blend of productive rangeland, lush hay meadows, and timbered draws teeming with wildlife.
Featured Listing: Broadacres Ranch
Located on 600± acres just five miles southwest of Creede, Colorado, the Broadacres Ranch has a sterling reputation as a top-of-the-line guest ranch and Orvis-endorsed lodge that offers exceptional flyfishing and big game hunting.
Featured Listing: Hughes Creek Plantation
Madison Properties, Inc. is honored to bring Hughes Creek Plantation to market for the first time in over 40 years.
Featured Listing: The Lake Ranch at Hico
Situated on 784± acres in Erath County just seven miles from Hico, The Lake Ranch at Hico features a 104± acre lake that stretches for almost a mile sustaining a thriving trophy bass fishery (the current lake record for largemouth bass is believed to be just over 11 pounds), an abundant wetland system for waterfowl and endless recreation possibilities including boating and jet skiing.
