Education Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Volume 7 LANDLOCKED | FIFTH GENERATIONAL KNOWLEDGE October 31, 2021 By Cheryl Summer, Associate Broker, Licensed in WY, MT There is a well-worn phrase in the modern lexicon of the west: Legal Access. Fifth-generation ranchers know all about it, whether they are the grizzled kind or the kind that graduated with dual degrees in ag business management and range conservation. Sportsmen know about it because […] Read more
Education Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Volume 7 5 Great Tech Tools For Landowners October 31, 2021 By Tallon Martin, Broker Associate, Republic Ranches If you have ever been in an old rancher’s truck, I’m sure you’ve glanced around the dusty cab at the scattered files lining the dashboard, tractor parts catalogs tucked under the trusty beat-up rifle, wondering how they keep up with it all. You quickly realize there is a […] Read more
Education In The News Investment Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Volume 7 Carbon, Climate, and Trees October 31, 2021 By Troy Dana, Designated Broker, Licensed in WA, AK The Runaway Greenhouse Effect occurs when the planet produces more atmospheric carbon than it can absorb by either natural means or through manmade technology. Scientists, government agencies, corporations, and private citizens worldwide are working on solutions to prevent what is perceived by many as inevitable if […] Read more
Education Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Volume 7 How Long Will This Market Last? October 19, 2021 By Greg Fay, Founder | Broker, Licensed in MT It’s early September 2021 on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend. I’m sitting on the porch at our ranch in Madison County, Montana. We’re baling our second cut of hay this week. I just took my two Llewelyn Setters for an upland bird hunt for Hungarian […] Read more
In The News Land Investor Features Volume 7 Navigating the Western Big Game Draw Process October 19, 2021 By Drummond Lindsey, Broker Associate, Republic Ranches I have guided and outfitted hunts across the West for three decades and have witnessed the incredible evolution of hunting. Nothing has changed the sport more than the ease and speed of obtaining information. The internet, smartphones, Google Earth, OnXmaps, and social media have all contributed to hunting’s […] Read more
Education Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Sporting Pursuits Volume 7 A Journey Down The Red River October 15, 2021 By Jonathan Trantham, Sales Associate, Republic Ranches The Red River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River that stretches for more than 1,300 miles from the sunset-colored Palo Duro Canyon of the Texas Panhandle to its emerald green confluence with the Mississippi River in Louisiana. The Red River touches the state of Texas for […] Read more
Education Investment Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Volume 7 A Short Guide for Success on Your First Ranch October 15, 2021 By Neil Bangs, Principal Broker, Licensed in WY Over the past decade, Americans purchasing land and moving to rural Wyoming and other northwestern states has become commonplace. The appeal has never been greater than this past year, with heavily-populated areas experiencing the bulk of the Covid-related issues, causing people to feel the urge to flee […] Read more
Education Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Volume 7 First Impressions Are Everything October 15, 2021 By Dave Halgerson, Principal Broker, Licensed in ID, OR It takes seven seconds to make a first impression—just seven short seconds for a solid negative or positive impression to form. The process starts after just half a second. Once formed, first impressions tend to be lasting, and they can be difficult and sometimes impossible to […] Read more
Agriculture Education Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide 2021: A Better Year for the Cattle Industry? February 18, 2021 By Alex Robertson, Broker, Licensed in OR On a crisp December morning in Madras, Oregon, the cattle at The Greens’ Feedlot line up to the feed bunks. Not much space is available in the Greens’ Feedlot as most (if not all) pens are full with the appropriate number of cattle. The feedlot is a custom […] Read more
In The News Land Investor Features Volume 6 Wyoming’s Split Estate October 29, 2020 By Neil Bangs, Associate Broker, Licensed in WY One of the most frequently asked questions regarding ranch sales in Wyoming is, who owns the mineral rights? And what rights do they have? In many states, the owners of the land are not necessarily the owners of the mineral estate. Wyoming is such a state. Separation […] Read more
In The News Land Investor Features Volume 6 Pioneering Washington’s Wine Region October 29, 2020 By Michelle Burbidge, Broker, Licensed in WA Washington is quickly becoming a mecca for grape growers and wineries. The same breathtaking landscape that first drew pioneers westward over 200 years ago now attracts a new kind of pioneer, those searching for a rich and diverse grape growing region. Just 20 years ago, Washington had only […] Read more
In The News Land Investor Features Volume 6 Teaching Our Daughters to Hunt October 29, 2020 By Jeff Boswell, Partner/Broker Associate at Republic Ranches Recently one of my three daughters came to me and told me how lucky I was that I never had a boy, so all of my girls learned to hunt and fish. I do not know if that is true, but they have all been thoroughly introduced […] Read more
In The News Land Investor Features Volume 6 Strategies to Owning a Ranch from Afar: Absentee Ownership Should Not Be Overwhelming October 29, 2020 By Ryan Bramlette, Sales Agent, Licensed in MT “A buyer needs to understand their goals and make a plan. Don’t go into it lost; know what you want and make it fun.” –Dan Durham, Co-Owner of Ranches Resources Many of our clients at Fay Ranches are absentee buyers looking to satisfy a lifelong dream of […] Read more
In The News Land Investor Features Volume 6 Raising Kids and Cattle October 29, 2020 By Kimberly Lowry, Ranch Sales, Licensed in MT For my family, raising kids and cattle go hand in hand. My kids were born on a cattle ranch surrounded by livestock and were wheeled out amongst the cows during calving in baby joggers before they could walk by my side to check on the herd. Raising […] Read more
In The News Land Investor Features Volume 6 Purchasing a Ranch in New Mexico October 29, 2020 By Rik Thompson, Broker Associate, Republic Ranches, LLC You’ve worked hard, perhaps built a business, and been diligent about saving and investing your money for years. Maybe you are very fortunate and have benefited from an inheritance or some other type of windfall. However you got there, now you are at the point where you […] Read more
Agriculture Conservation Education Land Investor Features Volume 6 Forestlands: The Ultimate ESG investment October 29, 2020 By Troy Dana, Designated Broker, Licensed in WA, AK ESG (environmental, social, and governance) is a general term used in capital markets and by investors to evaluate corporate behavior to determine the future financial performance/benefit of investing in new companies and innovations. ESG is the new standard by which corporations, non-profits, and start-ups stand out […] Read more
In The News Land Investor Features Volume 6 The Dream of Owning Land for First-Time Buyers October 29, 2020 By Mitchell Eads, Republic Ranches Sales Associate Have you dreamed of owning rural land, a place to conserve, cultivate, and enjoy? Whether a childhood dream, a recent aspiration, or if you are a savvy investor that wants to capitalize on the enjoyment and pride dividend that comes with owning a hard asset like land, the […] Read more
In The News Land Investor Features Volume 6 Seven Simple Mistakes to Avoid When Planting a Food Plot October 29, 2020 By Tallon Martin, Broker Associate of Republic Ranches Food plots are a great way to add diversity to your property and provide food all season long for wildlife. Once you know the basics and how to avoid simple mistakes, they are excellent management tools. If you want good results, you need to slow down and […] Read more
In The News Land Investor Features Volume 6 Will 2020 Foreshadow a Boon in Rural Land Sales? October 29, 2020 By Greg Fay, Founder/Broker, Fay Ranches, and Jeff Boswell of Republic Ranches Virus-related lockdowns, economic devastation, prolific government spending, and social unrest have ushered in the new decade. Significant changes are happening at lightning speed, and trying to make sense of how this all ends is difficult and so far a bit counterintuitive. For families across […] Read more
Education In The News Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Enjoy Both Seclusion and Accessibility | New Mexico and Colorado August 25, 2020 By Jim Vidamour, Fay Ranches Principal Broker, Licensed in New Mexico and Colorado It is hard to deny that the recent pandemic has accelerated a trend that began a few years ago. The desire to own a refuge away from urban population density has intensified and is readily apparent in the sharp increase in ranch […] Read more
In The News Land Investor Features Regional Feature | Madison Valley, Montana | Small Towns With Rural Values August 5, 2020 Lewis and Clark crossed this scenic valley of majestic mountain ranges and the fabled Madison River in 1805, but not until 1864, shortly after gold was first discovered in the valley, did Madison County become part of Montana Territory. Soon after, ranchers, farmers, and businessmen flocked to the area. There were three major stage lines […] Read more
