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The Big Bad Developer	5/15/2012 8:05 AM
Technology is awesome. For example, the pinpoint accuracy of storm data can save a family in Kansas because they watched the radar and saw that a F-4 tornado was bearing right...
Timber in Turmoil and Wood Bioenergy “Shake Out”	5/8/2012 7:22 AM
While trees continue to grow, timberland values and a trickle of wood bioenergy projects continue to fall. In the market, timberland investors struggle with current valuations and...
Generating Income to Improve Recreational Property: Put Your Land To Work	5/1/2012 6:47 AM
When it comes to owning and managing recreational property one thing is certain...
Tips for Farm and Rural Property Sellers	4/24/2012 7:11 AM
Listing and marketing your land for sale is challenging, especially in a difficult market .If you’ve made the decision to list your land with an experienced land agent...
Land Appraisals – A Lender’s Perspective	4/18/2012 6:47 AM
If you’ve ever used real estate as collateral for a loan, you were likely required to have the property appraised. Understanding how a land lender uses an appraisal is important for...
Stumpage Prices, Timber REITs and Timberland Ownership: 2012-2014 Outlook	4/10/2012 7:51 AM
As of April 5th, 2012, publicly-traded timberland-owning REITs posted YTD returns of nearly 10%, according to the Forisk Timber REIT (FTR) Index.
Presentation: Get Your Land on a Buyer’s Short List	4/3/2012 6:33 AM
“If the rest of the property is like this, then I’ve seen enough. Let’s go.” These are generally not words you want to hear during the first 5 minutes of a showing on a large piece of rural property...
7 Serious Questions to Ask When Buying Farmland	3/27/2012 6:35 AM
There are several articles here on LandThink about how to go about buying land in general. Many are geared towards residential building lots or recreational hunting land or timberland.
1031 Exchange Tax Rules	3/22/2012 10:49 AM
Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) requires the knowledge of many 1031 exchange tax rules. Violation of just one can jeopardize the tax deferral.
The Right 20 Questions for Land Buyers	3/20/2012 8:28 AM
What are the right questions for a buyer to ask when considering purchasing a rural piece of land? It all depends on the objectives the buyer has in mind when making their purchase.