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Beginners Guide: What Are Encumbrances?
Learn what encumbrances are, how they affect land ownership, and why title searches and due diligence matter before closing a land deal.
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Buy Land
Understanding Land Titles and Liens: What Every Buyer Needs to Know
Learn how land titles and property liens affect ownership, value, and financing. Get tips to identify risks and protect your deal before closing.
Bevin Baskin
Nov 4, 2025
Development
The Cost of Blind Spots in Land Acquisition and What to Do About It
Uncover the hidden risks in land acquisition and learn how to avoid costly mistakes with Acres.
Cathern Strief
Nov 3, 2025
Property Rights
Right of Way Easements: A Complete Guide to Property Rights, Value, and Land Transactions
A right of way easement grants someone the legal right to pass through or access a portion of another person's property. Learn how they may affect...
Sarah Day
Oct 30, 2025
Trends
197-Acre Hyperscale Site: Inside Aligned Data Centers’ Rural Ohio Expansion
Aligned Data Centers' hyperscale site in rural Ohio exemplifies strategic site selection with built-in energy access, strategic location, and...
Bevin Baskin
Oct 29, 2025
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 28, 2025
Development
The High Cost of Being Late to New Markets—and How to Avoid It
Discover how early land acquisition and real-time market intelligence can help home builders gain a competitive edge in emerging growth corridors.
Cathern Strief
Oct 22, 2025
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 21, 2025
Development
Strategies for REITs to Stay Ahead in a High-Risk Residential Market
REITs face rising costs and stalled demand in 2025. See how the Acres Home Builder Index provides predictive builder insights to reduce risk and...
Bevin Baskin
Oct 16, 2025
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
Oct 15, 2025
