What are some of the most important things that land buyers need to know when making their first land purchase? I recently had the chance to sit down with my friend Pat Porter, broker with RecLand Realty, LLC in Monroe, Louisiana to share some of the top things you need to know when making a rural land purchase. Here are a few key takeaways: Be able to articulate the answers to the following questions: Where do you want to be? …
Alabama has some of the lowest property taxes in the nation. A Forbes article, written in 2020, says that Alabama has the second lowest property tax rate in the country (0.48%), behind Hawaii (0.36%) Low property tax is one very good reason to invest in rural land in Alabama. If you were considering a piece of rural land in Perry County, where I live, you would be looking at a low millage rate of 47 mills. That means for every $1,000 of assessed value, you would only owe $47.00 in …
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Listen to the rest of the show This week on The Land Show with Dave and Johnny: Glenn Crumpler, founder of Cattle for Christ, joins us to discuss their ministry using improved agricultural practices to share the news of Christ with people around the world. Scott Penton, owner of Penton Farms in Verbena, AL, talks about their great pumpkin patch and we find out they are the largest strawberry grower in the state. Russ Walters talks about how recent heavy …
This Week on The Land Show with Dave and Johnny: Mark Buxton, of Southeastern Wildlife Habitat Services, joins us to discuss what landowners can be doing to help promote good habitat for their deer and turkey populations. Randall Upchurch takes a break from his family vacation to update us on the steady flow of business with poultry and cattle farms in our Farmland Report. www.selandgroup.com/agents/randall-upchurch Brian Watts shares insights into current trends with the timber markets in the state …
Yellowstone is once again one of the most popular shows on television. Season 3 of the Paramount Network’s blockbuster began airing this week, and people are excited to see what awaits the Dutton family and their sprawling Montana ranch. I am fascinated with the show, for its story line and also for the beauty of the landscapes where it is set. As a land broker, I had to know more about the place where this show is portrayed. The Yellowstone …
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This Week on The Land Show with Dave and Johnny: Taylor Hatchett, owner of Boozer Farms in Chilton County, joins us to talk about what their great Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs are doing through the early summer. https://boozerfarms.com/ Bo Pierce, owner of Alabama Game Fence, comes on to talk about different types of fencing that landowners can construct around the property and considerations for proper fence maintenance. https://www.alabamagamefence.com/ Cody Rasco, an agent with Southeastern Land Group and cattleman, discusses …
This Week on The Land Show with Dave and Johnny: Erin Beasley, Executive Vice President of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, joined us to discuss a new initiative to help cattlemen get their product direct to the consumer, and she explains some of what we are hearing in the news regarding higher beef prices. www.bamabeef.org Brock Ray, owner of Brock’s Huntin Cabins, talks about the increased demand for his log cabins as more people seek to get away into rural settings. …
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 …
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 …
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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