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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
Investing in rural land might seem like a daunting task to many individuals. After all, buying a tract of land is likely one of the largest purchases someone will make in their lifetime, so it’s essential to find the right help. Thankfully, experienced brokers who specialize in rural land sales are available as a resource for
With the US economy improving, the timber market throughout the country-in particular southern states such as South Carolina and Alabama-continues to improve, as timber by-products ranging from bath tissue to two by fours increase in demand. As the cash flows possible from the harvest of standing timber increase, so does the attractiveness of investing in
It’s a common misconception to think that buying rural land is only for real estate tycoons looking to diversify their portfolio. However, investing in rural land has been proven over time to be a smart play for just about anyone that is looking to park their money. From a pure investment standpoint, however, the goal
Buying a large tract of land might seem like a daunting task. However, for those who remain thorough throughout the process, and enlist the help of an experienced land specialist, it can be the most rewarding experience of their lives. Finding a property Those interested in buying land in a certain area should first decide what their
The “Great Recession” brought about many changes in the rural land market, and no sector was affected more than the buying and selling of “recreational” land tracts. While the boom in commodity prices leading to historically high price-per-acre sales on tillable ground over the course of the Great Recession has been well documented, the impact the crash of
A tract of land is likely the largest asset you have. That means you will want to be diligent in how you price it. Listing your land for too little could mean you lose out on making money, while pricing it too high could driver buyers away. When determining how much you should price your
A lot of different factors go into buying land, but none may be more important than the type of financing you choose. After all, finding the perfect slice of land to invest in is one thing, but unless you have the right funding to turn your dream into a reality, all of your strategies will
