Trends
Top 10 Largest U.S. Land Sales in November
Discover the top ten largest land sales of November 2024, featuring key details and crop histories from Acres' national database.
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Trends
Webinar Recap: Shaping the Future of Land Transactions
Acres' VP of Business Development Ben Maddox and Account Executive Sam Chessir, discuss how technology and data are impacting the land market.
Bevin Baskin
Dec 17, 2024
Property Rights
How to Find Property Lines
Learn how to look up property boundaries using plat maps, when to work with a surveyor, and how to confirm property lines.
Monica Thomas
Dec 17, 2024
Expert Interview
Enhancing Efficiency and Customer Experience with Acres: A Case Study
Find out how Southwest Georgia Farm Credit uses Acres to streamline processes and tailor customer outreach.
Sarah Day
Dec 16, 2024
Buy Land
How to Get a Land Survey: A Step-by-Step Guide
A land survey clarifies property lines, aids in zoning, prevents disputes, and is vital for buying, selling, or building. Here's how to get one.
Bevin Baskin
Dec 13, 2024
Property Rights
Drainage Easements and How They Affect Your Property
A drainage easement is a legal agreement that grants a third party entity, like a government agency or utility company, access to a property in order...
Bevin Baskin
Dec 11, 2024
Property Rights
Beginner’s Guide to Conservation Easements
Discover how conservation easements protect land, support sustainability, and provide tax benefits for landowners.
Bevin Baskin
Dec 10, 2024
Property Rights
Quick Guide: What is a Landlocked Property?
Landlocked property is only accessible by passing through other privately owned properties. It has no public access points.
Alexander von Bose
Dec 5, 2024
Lending
5 Trends Ag Lenders are Watching in 2025
Explore five trends ag lenders are monitoring in 2025 to effectively support farmers and manage risk in a rapidly evolving agricultural landscape.
Ben Maddox
Dec 3, 2024
Property Rights
Beginner's Guide: What are Property Rights?
Learn the essentials of property rights, including land use, natural resources, and easements, to make informed land ownership and investment...
Alexander von Bose
Nov 19, 2024
Property Rights
Right of Way Easements: What You Need to Know
A right of way easement grants someone the legal right to pass through or access a portion of another person's property.
Sarah Day
Nov 14, 2024
Property Rights
What Are the Different Types of Easements?
Learn about the types of easements you may encounter while exploring properties to purchase.
Monica Thomas
Nov 12, 2024
Expert Interview
Leveraging Data for Accurate Land Valuation with Jason Bast
Discover how Jason Bast of Mossy Oak Properties leverages Acres data for precise land valuation and insights into the Minnesota and Wisconsin land...
Sav Burns
Nov 11, 2024
Trends
AEI Investigates: Are Most Farmland Purchases Debt-Free?
AEI's research challenges the notion that most farmland purchases are debt-free, revealing county- and regional-level variability in debt utilization.
Sarah Day
Nov 6, 2024
Property Rights
What is a Property Deed and How Does it Work?
Learn about different types of deeds you might encounter when buying or selling land, their legal requirements, and how to modify them.
Alexander von Bose
Oct 31, 2024
GIS & Mapping
Deed Mapping: How to Read and Map Legal Descriptions
Learn to map property legal descriptions manually or with DeedAI. Understand basic terminology, challenges, and how automation simplifies the...
Sarah Day
Oct 30, 2024
Buy Land
How Owner Financing Works for Land: Pros, Cons, and What to Consider
Explore how owner financing works for land, including its pros and cons, types of agreements, and key considerations for buyers and sellers.
Monica Thomas
Oct 29, 2024
Land Use
Understanding Public Land: Key Considerations for Owners and Buyers
In this short guide, learn what public land is and what to consider for land ownership and buying property near public land.
Sarah Day
Oct 22, 2024
GIS & Mapping
Use Case: Creating Shareable Custom Maps for Development Projects
This 8-minute webinar shows you how to map and customize boundaries, add points of interest, share custom maps, and more!
Sav Burns
Oct 21, 2024
Land Use
Quick Guide: California Water Resources
Learn about California groundwater, surface water, and riparian rights, and access essential online resources for informed decisions.
Sarah Day
Oct 18, 2024
Expert Interview
From Data to Deals: Using Market Research to Lead in Land Real Estate with Todd Davis
Learn how Todd Davis and SVN Saunders Ralston Dantzler Real Estate leverage market research and Acres data to lead in the land real estate market.
Sav Burns
Oct 17, 2024
Land Use
A Beginner's Guide to Understanding Zoning and Land Use
This guide covers the basics of zoning, including what zoning is, types of zoning, and key considerations for landowners and investors.
Monica Thomas
Oct 16, 2024
Sell Land
How to Sell Land: 8 Steps From Pricing to Close
Learn the basics of how to price and sell land, whether you’re selling on your own or working with an agent. Discover how to sell land on Acres!
Sarah Day
Oct 15, 2024
Land Use
Quick Guide: Zoning Classification Basics
A quick reference for common zoning classifications you might encounter, including residential, commercial, industrial, and more.
Sarah Day
Oct 10, 2024
Land Use
Understanding California's Williamson Act
The Williamson Act was established to curb the rapid loss of the state's ag land. The act offers property tax relief to agricultural landowners.
Sarah Day
Oct 9, 2024
Value Land
Quick Guide: Finding Relevant Comparable Sales for Land
Finding accurate, recent sales data for land doesn't have to be a headache. Learn how to find comparable sales faster in this short guide.
Sarah Day
Oct 8, 2024
Trends
Agricultural Economic Insights Research Challenges Rule That 2% of Farmland Changes Hands Annually
Agricultural Economic Insights researchers leveraged Acres’ transaction data to answer the question: Is it true that 2% of farmland changes hands...
Sarah Day
Oct 7, 2024
Land Use
Texas Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) Zones: What You Need to Know
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) in Texas refers to the area outside a city's boundaries where the city has limited regulatory authority.
Sarah Day
Oct 4, 2024
Property Rights
How to Find Who Owns a Property
Learn 10 ways to find landownership information, including both free and paid methods.
Alexander von Bose
Oct 3, 2024
Land Use
Quick Guide: What are ETJ Zones?
Short for Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, ETJ zones help cities control what happens just outside their borders.
Sarah Day
Oct 2, 2024
Property Rights
A Beginner's Guide to Property Easements in Land Real Estate
Learn the basics of what easements are, how they work, and what you need to know when buying or selling land.
Sarah Day
Oct 1, 2024
Lending
Using Acres to Help Potential Customers Understand What They Can Afford: A Lender’s Guide
Enhance customer experience and trust with Acres' data-driven tools for land transactions. Save time and simplify land lending decisions.
Monica Thomas
Sep 25, 2024
Trends
The Correlation Between Commodity Prices and Delta Farmland Values
Transaction-based case study of Delta region shows impact of lower commodity prices on farmland values and leases renewing this fall.
Colson Tester
Sep 23, 2024
Buy Land
How to Buy Land: 9 Steps to Get Started
From finances to closing, learn how to buy land in 9 steps so you know what to expect as you start your search.
Sarah Day
Sep 19, 2024
Lending
Enhance Your Customer Experience in Land Loans with Acres
Find out how you can use Acres to create an outstanding land lending experience for your customers by providing transparency and data-driven insights.
Monica Thomas
Sep 5, 2024
Trends
Farmland Appreciation: Illinois Case Study
Analysis of 974 Class A farmland transactions across 6 central Illinois counties provides insight into farmland appreciation over past few years.
Colson Tester
Aug 29, 2024
Sell Land
Enhance Your Land Listing With These 4 Simple Phone Photography Tips
Enhance your land listings with these 4 simple phone photography tips to make your property stand out.
Alexander von Bose
Aug 13, 2024
Sell Land
6 Tips for Writing Land Listings That Get Leads
Learn how to write compelling land listings that attract leads with these 6 essential tips.
Alexander von Bose
Jul 25, 2024
Buy Land
An Introduction to Timberland Investment
Explore expert insights and benefits of timberland investment, including historical returns, income sources, and portfolio diversification.
Mark Foley
Jul 2, 2024
Trends
Recent Bid Results Highlight Difficulty in California Almond Industry
Limited bidder price interest led to ultimate price per acre illustrative of a difficult time for almond ranches in California’s Central Valley.
Aaron Shew and Colson Tester
Jun 25, 2024
Sell Land
5 Simple Ways You Can Use Custom Maps as Marketing Materials
Custom maps aren't just for listings. Here are a few ideas on how you can use custom maps to attract more buyers.
Sarah Day
May 9, 2024
Trends
Farmland Values: The California Report
Explore the intricate dynamics of California's farmland values and trends, from crop sales to water districts, in this comprehensive report.
Aaron Shew
May 2, 2024
Value Land
Mastering Broker Price Opinions for Land: A Guide for Land Brokers
Learn how to create broker price opinions for rural land with tools for fast, efficient land analysis and valuation.
Sarah Day
Apr 15, 2024
Sell Land
8 Networking Ideas for Land Brokers
Boost your success as a land broker with these 8 networking ideas. Learn how to grow your network, establish trust, and connect with potential...
Sarah Day
Mar 28, 2024
Sell Land
Social Media Tactics for Land Brokers
Learn how to expand your network, attract more buyers, and grow your brokerage business with these social media tactics.
Sarah Day
Mar 21, 2024
Expert Interview
American Land Seller Podcast: Creating a More Efficient Land Market
Learn how better access to data and transparency can create a more efficient land marketplace in these key takeaways from the American Land Seller...
Sarah Day
Mar 14, 2024
Sell Land
Enhance Your Land Listing With a Custom Map
Enhance rural land listings with custom maps to attract informed buyers. Learn how to create engaging maps and stand out in the market with Acres.
Rachel Bevill-Cottrell
Mar 7, 2024
Value Land
Farmland Valuation: Why Automated Valuation Models Miss the Mark
Take a closer look at the inefficiencies in valuing farmland and the limitations of automated valuation models (AVMs).
Ben Maddox
Feb 29, 2024
Buy Land
5 Ways to Finance Land With Various Loan Products
Discover how to finance land: From USDA and FHA land loans to personal loans and seller financing, explore your options for rural land dreams come...
Jake Hofer
Nov 30, 2023
Buy Land
11 Things to Know Before Buying Land
Thinking about purchasing land? These eleven items should be on your due diligence checklist before submitting a contract to buy land.
Jake Hofer
Nov 9, 2023
Trends
In Conversation: Key Findings from the Heartland Report
Industry experts break down key findings in the recently released Farmland Values: The Heartland Report. Watch the full video for the biggest...
Sarah Day
Oct 17, 2023
Expert Interview
Timberland, Tech, and Trends with Dr. Brooks Mendell
Forisk Consulting president and CEO, Dr. Brooks Mendell, discusses the dynamics of timberland investments and the impact of technology and data.
Sarah Day
Oct 5, 2023
Value Land
5 Ways to Improve the Value of Land
Explore 5 tips for enhancing land values, including clearing debris, running utilities, improving accessibility, hunting potential, and more.
Jake Hofer
Oct 3, 2023
Trends
Farmland Values: The Heartland Report
Explore transaction-based insights on farmland values and trends across the Midwest Heartland region between Q1 of 2020 and Q2 of 2023.
Aaron Shew
Sep 28, 2023
Expert Interview
Insights on Interest Rates and Farmland Values from Steve Bruere
Dig into historical relationships between interest rates and farmland values, current market dynamics, and valuable insights. Consider farmland...
Sarah Day
Sep 14, 2023
Buy Land
Commonly Asked Questions When Buying a Farm
Considering buying a farm? Start your journey with answers to common questions about farming options, land types, financing, and more.
Rachel Bevill-Cottrell
Sep 7, 2023
Land Use
Land Use by State: A Visual Guide
Refresh your understanding of U.S. land use throughout the 50 states, and explore what this means for your next purchase or investment.
Julia Paganelli Marin
Aug 31, 2023
Expert Interview
What Brings Down Property Value According to a Land Broker
Learn from a seasoned land broker about the factors that can negatively impact property value for rural land.
Sarah Day
Aug 24, 2023
GIS & Mapping
Use Case: Valuing Land in Pocahontas County
Experienced farm operations professional uses an off-market opportunity to demonstrate how Acres can be used to help value a property.
Sarah Day
Aug 14, 2023
Land Use
A Quick Guide to Soil Scores and the Basics of Healthy Soil
Soil indices unlock insights into farmland productivity and property values. Learn the basics about US soil scores, like NCCPI, WAPI, CSR2, PI, and...
Sarah Day
Aug 1, 2023
Value Land
A Quick Guide to Comps and Comparative Market Analysis for Land
When valuing land, agents typically look at comparable sales and conduct a comparative market analysis. This quick guide breaks down how it works.
Sarah Day
Jul 28, 2023
Value Land
How to Determine Land Value
Learn how land valuation works and what factors are considered when determining land value in this beginner's guide.
Sarah Day
Jul 24, 2023
GIS & Mapping
Use Case: Analyzing a Parcel in Hancock County, Illinois
Centered around a parcel in Hancock County, Illinois, this case study walks you through the practical application of Acres' suite of due diligence...
Sarah Day
Jul 13, 2023
Buy Land
How to Finance Land
Find out what lenders look for when considering a land loan application and explore different financing options for raw land.
Sarah Day
Jun 23, 2023
Buy Land
Is Buying Land A Good Investment?
Discover the potential of land investment. Learn about the different types of land, potential returns, and considerations before making a decision.
Sarah Day
Jun 15, 2023
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