Alabama Land Investment

The Land Show Episode 238

The Land Show Episode 238

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This Week on The Land Show with Dave and Johnny: Paul Combs, owner of Southern Ambrosia Honey, joins us to talk about his honey bee operation in west Alabama. Eddie Lee Rider and Eric O’Keefe with The Land Report Magazine, talk about some of the most premier properties around the country and what they are hearing from the land market nationwide. www.landreport.com Randall Upchurch gives us our Farmland Report about poultry farms and cattle operations around the state. www.selandgroup.com/agents/randall-upchurch Dave …

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WNSP Outdoors Radio Jonathan Goode interview

WNSP Outdoors Radio Interview on May 7, 2020

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Today I had the privilege of joining hosts, Alan White and Doug Max, on the WNSP Outdoors radio show. These men cover everything in the outdoors from turkeys to tripletails, and everything in between. We discussed strategies for investing in timberland and buying hunting land in Alabama. We had a great time, and if you missed the live show on 105.5 FM out of Mobile today, you can catch the interview here. We discussed topics that everyone wants to know …

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The Land Show Episode 236

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This Week on The Land Show with Dave and Johnny: Ryan Folk, the founder of LandFlip.com, joins us to share insights about what he is seeing in the land industry across the nation. www.landflip.com Chris Isaacson, Executive Vice President with the Alabama Forestry Association, updates us on the status of the forest products industry around the state of Alabama. www.alaforestry.org Josh Milton, Southeastern Land Group’s newest agent and Dave Milton’s son, is joining the ranks and will be serving Northwest …

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Alabama Center for Real Estate- A Tremendous Resource

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Would you like access to seemingly endless information and data about real estate markets in Alabama? If so, you need to be connected with the Alabama Center for Real Estate (ACRE). The Center for Real Estate is part of the Culverhouse College of Commerce at the University of Alabama. ACRE provides a plethora of resources for many different types of stakeholders. Developers, real estate licensees and brokers, University students, economic development offices, and Alabamans all benefit from the work of the …

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When Negotiating for Land, Keep it Moving

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“Time is of the essence”- If you have purchased or sold real estate, you have likely seen this phrase. The expression conveys the importance of responding to an offer in a timely manner. When the land market in Alabama gets good, like it is now, multiple offer situations are becoming more common. I have represented several owners recently who had properties that had been on the market for months with little to no activity, and all of a sudden, multiple …

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“Should I Buy Title Insurance When Buying Rural Land?”

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When purchasing a piece of rural land, should you buy title insurance? My answer to that is ALWAYS “Yes”. You may not be familiar with title insurance and what this type of insurance policy covers, so we will hit the high points of title insurance for rural land purchases. Disclaimer: I am not an attorney, and this is my personal opinion, not legal advice. I am trying to provide practical information from a real estate broker’s perspective. All of the information …

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Southeastern Land Group uses DotLoop to Serve Clients

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 Southeastern Land Group is committed to helping our clients and customers improve their experience of buying or selling land. We recently started using Dotloop in an effort to offer better service to our clients. Dotloop is an online service that allows you to view and sign documents electronically from your computer, phone, or mobile device. Our team of agents and brokers can now provide an even higher level of service by increasing the speed and efficiency of sending listing agreements, purchase agreements, or …

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An Introduction to Alabama’s Probate Courts for Landowners

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If you own land, or are contemplating buying or selling land in Alabama, you need a basic understanding of Alabama’s probate courts. The legal system and process varies a great deal from state to state. Alabama’s court system includes Probate Courts, which are considered courts of limited jurisdiction along with municipal courts, small claims courts, juvenile courts, and district courts.  Each of Alabama’s 67 counties has a probate court,  which according to the Alabama Bar Association, has jurisdiction over matters dealing with wills, …

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Buying Alabama Land for the First Time? Here are Tips to Get You Started.

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Are you beginning your search of rural land for sale in Alabama? Many first time land buyers go through a buying process that often takes 6 months to 2 years before making their first purchase. Helping people move through the land buying process is something I love to do. Getting educated on land and the land buying process is essential for you to making your land buying experience a success. Below are some helpful tips for how to make your first land …

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Why Do People Buy Rural Land?

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Private land ownership is a privilege that, as percentages go, very few people in the whole history of the world have had the opportunity to enjoy. The United States was founded on the principle of private property ownership, and it is a right we still enjoy today. The reasons why people purchase land vary widely. In my experience, there is usually a combination of factors, and a shared ethos that drives the decision to acquire rural real estate. Below are …

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