If you work in forestry, it’s essential to understand terms, such as site index and site quality, that can help you make smart decisions when investing in land. Site index and site quality are two of the factors that will ultimately assist you in determining: The greatest potential timber volume The time to harvest The … Read more
When purchasing waterfront property, many landowners are surprised to find that their right to that water may be governed by rules and regulations, called riparian rights. In this blog, we’ll discuss what having “riparian rights” means and how you can navigate using the water on your land under this doctrine. Let’s get started. 1. What … Read more
If you’re a landowner with productive farm or ranch land that you won’t be using yourself, then you may want to consider an agricultural land lease. Agricultural land leases can be the solution to everyone’s problems. They allow you to get an income stream from your property while also supporting agricultural businesses, boosting the local … Read more
When you hear the term “container home,” you may think of a container that goes on the back of a train to transport goods all over the world…and you’d be right! After all these years, there is now an excess of these containers, and they’re being repurposed into housing. Who would’ve thought?! If you’re interested … Read more
Land degradation is the deterioration or loss of the productive capacity of the soils for the present and future. When land is degraded, it is a global challenge that affects everyone through issues like climate change, food insecurity, environmental hazards, loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services, and higher food prices. Today, land degradation is occurring … Read more
Seasonal camping is when you rent a long-term spot at a campground and leave your RV there even when you aren’t in it. It eliminates the hassle of packing, towing, and setting up. Seasonal camping is becoming more and more popular as RV sales grow, and it might be for you! In this blog, we’ll … Read more
Keeping trespassers off your land is among the most common problems that landowners face. While it’s illegal to trespass onto another person’s property without permission, it doesn’t stop people from doing it. A trespasser is a person who enters or remains on land without the owner’s license or consent. They can include (but are not … Read more
If you’re interested in a property and plan to purchase it, you should review the abstract of title. Examining this document can provide a lot of information about the building or parcel as well as reveal potential risks associated with the title. Because errors or omissions in the property title may result in monetary damages … Read more
Both an addendum and amendment modify critical details on an existing contract (like a land contract or purchase agreement) Although frequently misused or forgotten about, these are critical contract elements that you should learn to use correctly. Here’s everything you need to know about these two types of contract attachments and their differences. Let’s get started. … Read more
Are you wondering if it’s possible to move your mobile home? It’s not quite as easy as you may think. While you may have seen a mobile home hitched to the back of a truck on a highway, it’s not quite as easy as that visual would suggest. We promise – it took some planning … Read more