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11
Sep
Four Reasons You Need an Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) When Buying or Selling Land
Kat Szymanski
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11 Sep, 2024
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ALC Designation
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Buying Land
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Land Investing
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RLI membership
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Selling Land
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Let’s face it, buying or selling land real estate can be terrifying. Here are four reasons consumers can rely on an Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) to expertly guide them through the land transaction process.
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29
Aug
Understanding Zoning Laws and Regulations in Commercial Real Estate
Kat Szymanski
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29 Aug, 2024
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Buying Land
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Commercial Development
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Land Investing
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Land Value
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If you are a commercial real estate professional, understanding the nuances of commercial zoning laws can help you maintain compliance. It can also help you deliver more strategic investments and leverage your projects for higher returns. Here is what you should know about commercial zoning laws in the US.
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24
Jun
Five Steps to Subdivide Land
Kat Szymanski
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24 Jun, 2024
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Buying Land
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Land Investing
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Residential Land
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Selling Land
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Subdividing land involves dividing a single piece of land into two or more parcels. In some cases, someone with a large farm might want to subdivide and sell smaller lots. Or a property developer might want to divide a 100-acre plot into 100 lots it can sell to residential buyers. Regardless of the intended outcome, you should know the basics of subdivision land development to help ensure you meet legal requirements and earn a profit from sales.
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22
Apr
Land Stewardship Through Rural Land Investment
Kat Szymanski
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22 Apr, 2024
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Buying Land
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Energy - Environ.
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Land Investing
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Sustainability
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As we enter April, or Earth Month, it’s a reminder that rural land offers an opportunity to reconnect with nature while contributing positively to the environment. Landowners and land professionals understand the privilege of owning a piece of earth; they are the ultimate land stewards. Our nation’s farmers, ranchers, and foresters have long worked to preserve natural habitats, promote biodiversity, and ensure that these spaces remain for future generations to enjoy. So, this Earth Month, let&...
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09
Apr
Solar 101 for Land Investors
Kat Szymanski
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09 Apr, 2024
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Energy - Environ.
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Land Investing
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As the world shifts towards renewable energy sources, landowners have a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to this transition by harnessing the abundant power of the sun. Solar energy, a clean and sustainable energy source, eliminates greenhouse gas emissions, helps minimize environmental pollution, and can be a form of income through solar leasing.
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24
Jan
Land Valuation: Assessing the Location-Specific Influence of Soils, Natural Resources, and Renewables
Kat Szymanski
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24 Jan, 2024
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Energy - Environ.
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Land Investing
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Land Value
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Land valuation is the process of estimating the fair value of a parcel of land. Certain areas in the U.S. are more valuable for certain resources that are natural, crops, or renewable. These factors impact both surface and mineral rights. Learn the three methods of valuation and how the location and resources impact land values.
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04
Dec
2023 Midwest Agriculture Conference: Who owns Midwest Farmland? And why?
Kat Szymanski
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04 Dec, 2023
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Agricultural Land
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Buying Land
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Farmland
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Farms - Niche
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Land Investing
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Land Value
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The discussion at this year’s annual Midwest Agriculture Conference revolved around Midwest farmland ownership and why they own it. Over the years, row crop farmland in the Midwest has been viewed as an attractive investment for individual investors and institutional groups to diversify their portfolios. With a strong agricultural market the past couple of years, and an increase in buyers, here are a few of the changing factors related to investing in farmland.
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10
Aug
Save Money on Your Ranch Purchase with Conservation Easements
Kat Szymanski
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10 Aug, 2023
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Buying Land
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Conservation Easements
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Land Investing
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So, you’ve found your dream property, only to discover that it has a conservation easement on it. Or, that beautiful tract of land is just out of your budget, and your broker has suggested a conservation easement to bring it into financial reach. Whether you are considering purchasing property that already has a conservation easement (CE), or you’re weighing the benefits of placing a CE on land after you purchase, here are several considerations to help you make the best choice for your land a...
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07
Jun
3 Essential Tips for First-Time Rural Land Buyers
Kat Szymanski
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07 Jun, 2023
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Buying Land
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Housing
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Land Investing
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Residential Land
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Acquiring rural land can be an attractive path to building a custom home in a challenging market with low housing inventory. It offers other opportunities beyond homebuilding, like renting or crop sharing to farmers, starting a business, or leasing the land to hunters. Whatever your plan may be, here are three first steps to kick-start the land-buying process for newcomers.
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23
May
Agritourism and the Allure of Rural Culture: Four Trends for 2023
Kat Szymanski
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23 May, 2023
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Agricultural Land
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Consumers
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Farmland
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Land Investing
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Recreational Land
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A boom in agritourism, which involves travel to rural areas to experience farming, ranching, food production, and rural culture, gives landowners and farmers an opportunity to generate additional income. Here are the top agritourism trends to watch for in 2023.
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