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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.

Expert Interview

What Brings Down Property Value According to a Land Broker

Find out what brings down property value for rural land: floodplains, bad neighbors, EPA zones, and easy fixes. Expert insights inside.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.