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Key Takeaways Spring and early summer pull the most buyers, which means more showings, stronger offers, and better final numbers. Late summer keeps moving but starts to slow as families try to lock in a closing before the school year starts. Fall buyers tend to be more serious. Foot traffic drops off, but the people
Key Takeaways Land has no fixed price. What it sells for depends on local demand, allowed use, and what nearby tracts have closed for. Recent comparable sales beat any pricing formula. Pull sold data on similar acreage, soil type, and zoning within a 10 to 20 mile radius. Zoning, utility access, road frontage, and nearby
Key Takeaways Land can produce real income without a sale. The trick is matching the income source to what the land already does well. Leasing for farming, cattle grazing, or hunting is the simplest path to steady cash with low management overhead. Recreational uses like hunting leases, RV camping, primitive campsites, and short-term rentals pay
Key Takeaways A wetland reserve easement keeps land in private ownership while protecting wetland function in exchange for payment. USDA’s Wetland Reserve Easement program under ACEP covers restoration costs and pays the landowner for the easement. Not every tract qualifies. Soil maps, hydrology, prior cropping history, and existing wetland features all factor in. Once enrolled,
Key Takeaways Timber pricing per acre depends on species mix, stand age, stocking density, and overall log quality. Hardwoods like white oak and walnut bring strong prices. Pine pulpwood and chip-n-saw move on different scales tied to mill demand. Lumber and housing demand pull timber prices with them. Strong building cycles raise stumpage rates. Mill
