Googlonymous

Well this isn’t necessarily land related, however, it does affect everyone who uses a computer to search for information. Technology has brought us to a point which companies can gather information about us with or without our knowledge. As a result, we need to become even more aware of the consequences of using technology.
Technology can be [...]

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Questions to Ask When Selecting a Land Advertising Website

All land advertising websites are not created equal. Prior to selecting a site you may want to ask several questions to make sure the site meets all your needs and is the best value for the services you recieve. Below is a list of top questions you should ask.
 1. What services do they offer other [...]

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The Other Side of Conservation Easements

Before entering into a conservation easement, one should consider both the benefits and the ramifications of a conservation easement. Not all conservation easements are created equal. The terms of a conservation easement can be negotiated to best suit the needs of everyone concerned. Seeking counsel of an attorney that specializes in conservation easements is highly [...]

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Foreign Money Buying Real Estate

In 2006, the U.S. saw a large increase in the amount of land owned by foreign investors. The weakness in the dollar is drawing more and more foreign investors to consider purchasing property in the United States at a discount. Foreign agriculture land holdings increased approximately 8.6% in 2006 totaling 16.4 million acres.
The United States [...]

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Rising Farm Prices

According to USA Today, the fastest-growing commodity in Florida farm country last year was land values, which jumped anywhere from 50% to 88%.

This is not completely unique to Florida.  In fact, rural real estate prices rose on a national average of 11% in 2005. The chart below shows how those increases played out across the [...]

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Conservation Easements

You can do good for yourself, your community and your environment by considering a conservation easement.  Like other types of easements, defined any transference of usage rights, this type creates a legally enforceable land preservation agreement between a land owner and a land trust (often a municipality or other land protection organization).
 
While the benefits of [...]

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