5 Things All Landowners Should Know About Renewable Energy Opportunities
In 1820 the United States Government started selling publicly held land for $1.25 per acre. This event allowed citizens in urban areas new opportunities, but buying land in unsettled areas was only practical for some. Later, Congress was urged to offer free land to encourage more settlement in these unestablished regions. The Homestead Act was implemented on May 20, 1862, granting settlers 160 acres to live on, improve, and farm. In 1962 during the 100th anniversary of the Homestead Act, John F. Kennedy spoke about the act, saying it was “the single greatest stimulus to national development ever enacted.” We
Connect with Joette Schalla, ALC
Joette has been a Colorado Ranch Broker since 2004. Her focus has always been land, working ranches, and mountain properties, closing over 180 transactions during her time at her former agency, Blue Cedar. She holds the prestigious Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation through the Realtors Land Institute (RLI). In 2024, Joette was elected Governor-at-Large for RLI in Pueblo, Colorado, taking on a leadership role. She understands the needs of specialized equine professionals, what it takes to operate a true working ranch, or even the outdoor sporting benefits of recreational mountain property.
Alaskan Gold Mine Acquisition: How to Buy and What to Expect
Owning a gold mine is undeniably alluring. When you add the grandeur of Alaska, the promise of striking it rich, and the influence of reality shows featuring determined gold miners, the prospect becomes even more enticing. Adventurers and dreamers alike are drawn to the wild and untamed corners of Alaska, hoping to uncover treasures buried […]
Archery Elk Hunting: Secrets to Success
As the late summer sun radiates down upon your face with penetrating strength, as if the sun is not yet ready to yield its power to the inevitable autumn, a cool mountain breeze descends from the high country delivering with it a brief moment of reprieve as it rattles the now yellow leaves of the […]
