Category: Buyer Resources
More Acres, More Bucks? Not Always the Case!
While many believe that larger tracts of land equate to more robust wildlife populations, the reality is that something as simple as implementing strategic land management can yield impressive results, even on smaller properties. This is particularly true in the varied landscapes of southwest Virginia. Read More
Preparing Your Farm for Flooding
It was almost one year ago that devastating floods hit the Midwest, destroying homes and thousands of acres of farmland in states like Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas. Many farmers lost their entire operation. In preparing for another flood season, here are some tips to keep your land, livestock and families safe. Check your insurance.... Read More
7 Retro Trends Making a Comeback
BY KERRIE KELLY ON 29 AUG 2019 Each year, fashion leaves a strong impression on the design industry and its offerings for the season. For 2020, the vibe includes handmade organic details paired with the sparkle of the ’70s disco club and the velvety softness of the ’80s. But beyond the nostalgic hints that those artistic impressions carry,... Read More
9 Tips for Preparing a Fabulous Flower Bed
BY STEVE ASBELL Dust off your vases, pitchers and mugs — your home will be overflowing with fresh-cut blooms in no time. Have you ever ended up with a bed of dead flowers, mountains of mulch and a whopping garden center receipt? Let’s do something about that, shall we? Get your gardening groove back with these... Read More
BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO BUYING HUNTING LAND
While you may have been hunting for years on a friend’s property or public acreage, there is nothing quite like having your own hunting land to do with what you want and when you please. You can set your own guidelines for how many people are on your property at a time or only use... Read More
6 Best Practices for Flipping Houses and Maximizing Profits
November 29, 2018 | Brandon Reynolds One of the ways to earn huge profits in the real estate market is through flipping houses. Like any investment endeavor, however, it involves lots of work and risks. It is important to approach this carefully and with as much knowledge as possible. So how exactly do you make money... Read More
Millennial homebuyers are coming: they’re just five years behind
BYSOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY AFFILIATES LLC NOV 5 Millennials are a major driving force in today’s luxury real estate market. Though they’re starting later than their predecessors, they’re entering at a higher price point and bypassing the starter homes that were essential for their parents. For those in luxury real estate, this wave of consumers in... Read More
Top Five Factors that Impact Land Value
Written by Realtors Land Institute 11.13.18 Two properties can seem identical, but have wildly different values. Land values are shaped and changed by hundreds of different factors. These factors can be essential but often forgotten (such as road access) or as massive and unpredictable as the stock market. These five factors are by no means the... Read More
Your Top 5 Fireplace Questions, Answered
BY STEVE ASBELL ON 16 OCT 2018 Ready for the snap, crackle and pop of a roaring fire? Here’s everything you need to know. Fireplaces are one of the most sought-after home features, but using one can be intimidating, and you’ve probably got questions. Here’s a quick guide to get you and your fire started this fall. How do... Read More
LAKE AND POND STOCKING: WAYS TO IMPROVE SPORT FISHING
November 2, 2018 Don C. Keller | Originally published in GameKeepers: Farming for Wildlife Magazine Over the last 30 years, I have received hundreds of phone calls from landowners requesting Florida bass or tiger bass to be added to their lakes in order to increase the average size of bass caught. Most of these callers feel that... Read More