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Most first-time rural land buyers find a property they want and then start thinking about how to pay for it. That order is backwards. Getting prequalified before you make an offer is what puts you in a position to move when the right property comes up, and in active rural markets, the right properties move
Valuing rural land is about figuring out how much a piece of land in a non-urban area is worth. This might sound simple, but it involves looking at a lot of different factors. Things like the size of the property, what you can do with it, and even its natural features can all play a
The physical land you’re looking to buy isn’t the only thing you should be inspecting during your first tour of the property. Just under the surface could lie a large water reserve, which can greatly impact the value of the land and the way you inevitably make use of your property should you decide to
There’s nothing more damaging to your finances than getting a raw deal when selling your property. With the help of a land broker, you can avoid this situation because you will have a trusted advisor at your service to help you handle the nuances and read the fine print that go into getting the most out of your
The rate structure you choose on a land loan will follow you for the entire term. Fixed locks your rate at closing. Variable adjusts periodically based on a market index. Adjustable gives you a fixed window, then converts to variable once that period ends. Most buyers ask which is lower. That is the wrong question.
Rural land can be much more than just something you enjoy with your loved ones. Sometimes, Mother Nature contains valuable resources investors or companies are itching to get their hands on. Hence, mineral rights. Also known as a mineral estate, mineral rights are just what their name implies: The right of the owner to utilize
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
Dreaming of owning land but unsure how to afford it? Financing helps people buy land without paying the full amount upfront. Instead, it spreads the cost over time through a loan, which usually includes interest. This makes it a great option for anyone looking to invest in land for building, farming, or recreation but doesn’t
Timberland has produced annualized total returns of 10.74 percent since 1987, according to the NCREIF Timberland Property Index. That number is not the interesting part. The interesting part is the standard deviation, which is approximately 6.9 percent, against the S&P 500’s 15.9 percent over the same period. Timberland does not beat the stock market on
I remember sitting in the 2011 Mossy Oak Properties Land Summit as Edsel Charles, the founder of Market Graphics, a leading real estate market analysis firm, spoke on the housing market and its prognosis for the next 10 years. Charles, whose firm literally hand counts the available housing inventory and housing starts in metro areas, gave a
