The Land Show Episode 244

June 24, 2020 by Jonathan Goode

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 …

Safer on YOUR Acres- The Origin

June 7, 2020 by Jonathan Goode

Safer on YOUR Acres was born as a direct response to the Covid- 19 crisis. Alabama and many other states and municipalities issued “Safer at Home” orders. Since mid-March, people have been encouraged to stay at home as much as possible, and to stay indoors much of the time. There are many scientific studies that indicate that being outdoors is healthy for our whole being: physically, emotionally, spiritually, and mentally. Most of us know this intuitively. There is no better way …

The Land Show Episode 238

May 15, 2020May 15, 2020 by Jonathan Goode

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 …

The Land Show Episode 236

May 4, 2020May 2, 2020 by Jonathan Goode

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 …

When Negotiating for Land, Keep it Moving

April 30, 2020 by Jonathan Goode

“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 …

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

April 30, 2020 by Jonathan Goode

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 …

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

April 30, 2020 by Jonathan Goode

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 …

Tips for Buying Rural Land