Sold! Montana’s 15,800-acre Bar Diamond Ranch

There seems to be no sign of an economic fallout in Montana’s still strong recreational land market. That’s the takeaway from the Billings Gazette, which reports that the 15,800-acre Bar Diamond Ranch has closed. Read more

Tiger Woods Debuts His First U.S. Course in North Carolina

When it comes to golf course design, the Big Three has now become the Big Four. Developers looking to entice buyers with courses designed by Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio, and Robert Trent Jones can now add Tiger Woods to the list of potential designers. Read more

Amendment 4 Approved by Floridians

Voters in Florida overwhelmingly approved Amendment 4, The Florida Conservation Land Amendment, a measure that will lower property taxes on lands set aside for conservation. Amendment 4, which was  supported by Florida Governor Charlie Crist, was approved by 68.4 percent of Florida voters. A 60 percent majority was required. Read more

15 to 30 Percent ROI on Arkansas Land?

Hunting land isn’t just for birds, especially in the South. From the Mississippi Delta to the rice fields along the Gulf Coast, land with waterfowl has long been a great investment. Some investors buy and sell these tracts purely for speculation, and others for Mallards and Gadwalls. The really savvy do both.

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U.S. Marshals Seize 695-Acre Texas Hill Country Ranch

A few years ago I started noticing all the classifieds that were advertising vehicles for sale. They had been seized by one branch or another of the federal government. Most of the time drugs were involved. Then, thanks to the mortgage meltdown, county sheriffs got busy selling foreclosed homes on the courthouse steps. But close to 700 acres in the Texas Hill Country on the block courtesy of the U.S. Marshals? Here’s the scoop. Read more

Is Investing in Land Really This Easy?

More and more financial gurus are coming out in favor something we’ve known for years: rural land, especially in the current economic climate, is one of the best investments anyone can make. Read more

West Texas – A Seller’s Market

More than 260,000 square miles make up Texas, providing a diverse and constantly changing landscape. The real estate market in the Lone Star State is equally diverse. Land prices in South Texas have risen in recent years as hunters flock to the area scooping up property in the name of sport. Read more

Idaho Considers Landowner Tax Credits

Farmers, ranchers, conservationists and lawmakers are working together to bring about a conservation tax credit program in Idaho for 2008. Read more

How to Buy a Texas Hunting Ranch

Regional Spotlight: Texas Hunting Ranch

General Info: As temperatures across the country skyrocket this month, it’s almost inconceivable for hunting to cross anyone’s mind. Dove season is just a few weeks away, followed closely by quail, and then deer season in the winter. It may not be possible to find, buy, and use your own hunting ranch this year, but the arrival of the season could definitely whet your appetite for a personal game retreat. Read more

Will Texas Land Prices Continue to Rise?

Q: What effect do you think the continued weakening of the value of U.S. dollar will have on Texas rural property prices/values? Will they hold their own by becoming more attractive to foreign investors – and/or as a safe haven as a tangible asset for U.S. investors – or will they begin to lose value because of the weakening housing market and its ripple effect on the economy?   Read more

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