Investment Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Three Compelling Reasons to Invest in Costa Rica October 25, 2023 Costa Rica sits in the southern part of Central America. It offers miles of coastline along the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, 28 National Parks, and temperatures that stay favorable year-round. Being easily accessible by air from a wide range of destinations and offering extraordinary scenery and adventure has made it a thriving […] Read more
Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Social Capital in the Rural West October 12, 2023 Welcome to the West! Maybe you have already been fortunate enough to purchase the ranch you have been dreaming of, or perhaps you are considering a move and searching for the perfect fit. You may already know that such an investment requires learning about water rights, mineral rights, river accretion and avulsion, carrying capacity, federal […] Read more
Agriculture Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide FENCING CONSIDERATIONS FOR YOUR NEW RANCH August 3, 2023 When buying a new farm or ranch, it can be easy to overlook the potential cost, time, and effort ofpersonalizing fencing applications. Fencing needs will vary widely from property to property, basedon the previous operations of the farm or ranch, how the fencing was kept up, and whether or notthe fence is on the property […] Read more
Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide COLORADO RIVER: LIFEBLOOD OF THE WEST July 18, 2023 “Whiskey is for drinking. Water is for fighting.” You’ve heard this proverbial quote before, and today you hear it louder and more often in the Colorado River Basin. Western water law, western states water compacts, water policy, and decisions about how this limited public resource is allocated will continue to be extremely complex, and will […] Read more
Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Why You’d Love Central and Eastern Oregon July 11, 2023 Considering a move, but not sure where the ideal location might be? Check out Central and Eastern Oregon! When people picture Oregon, they often think of the coastline, beaches, sea life, and warm, wet climate. However, Central and Eastern Oregon have a more varied geography and climate. These areas feature multiple mountain ranges, valleys and […] Read more
Agriculture Investment Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide 5 Things All Landowners Should Know About Renewable Energy Opportunities June 29, 2023 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 […] Read more
Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Selling Your Ranch: How to Prepare and What to Expect June 8, 2023 My career in selling land began in 1986, and I founded Fay Ranches in 1992. Over the years, I’ve been involved in some of the most significant land transactions in several states, including farms, ranches, timber, and plantations. I’ve seen and learned a few things over the years. This article will hopefully help you understand […] Read more
Agriculture Investment Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide How to Grow Sustainable Profit Through Analyzing Ranch Performance June 1, 2023 In late August 2021, as the world settled into the bottom half of the Covid pandemic, the sale of a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle baseball card in near-perfect condition grabbed headlines when it sold for a staggering $12,600,000.00, making it the largest amount ever paid for a piece of sports memorabilia. In my last article, […] Read more
Agriculture Investment Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide How to Build Wealth by Renovating and Upgrading Ranches May 18, 2023 Renovating residential homes has been a hot topic for many years. Television has promoted the process of upgrading real estate through multiple shows across several networks. However, did you know upgrading and renovating farm and ranch properties has also become popular? The rising price of agricultural land has made it difficult for the average producer […] Read more
Agriculture Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Grasslands CRP Program May 4, 2023 It was once said, “The best thing about the land is the landscape.” A good point, but what is also very rewarding is an additional return on your investment through special programs designed to protect and preserve that landscape. Many landowners are unaware of ongoing incentives for maintaining or enhancing certain portions of their property, […] Read more
Agriculture Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Browse Ranching April 20, 2023 Through my years of ranch real estate, one thing that has become very apparent is the expectations of what a cattle ranch should look like in the eyes of a buyer. Most buyers picture waves of knee-high grass, lush, irrigated hay meadows, mountains of stored hay, and live water running through the ranch. Although this […] Read more
Hunting Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Sporting Pursuits Seasons of the Southeast – Spring April 13, 2023 Winter in the Southeast always leaves us wanting more, one more duck hunt in that flooded corn field or timber bottom, one more chase in the field where geese feed, one more day at duck camp with friends and family. Snow goose season still lingers, while quail season is over, and the weather is warming. […] Read more
Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide We Bought a Ranch! Now What? March 2, 2023 How to Draft a Ranch Management Plan in Five Steps You have spent years earning, planning, and shopping for a ranch, now that you own it, what should you do next? Your ranch dream may have been inspired by a family trip out west, a childhood cowboy fantasy, or a desire to invest in land, […] Read more
Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Things to Consider When Selling Remote Alaska Property January 12, 2023 For Sellers of remote Alaska properties, there may not be a better time to sell than now. Never before has Alaska captured the hearts and imaginations of so many from all around the world. Alaska offers spectacular vistas and geography, ubiquitous wildlife, and recreation opportunity unmatched anywhere in the world. Interest in Alaska is not […] Read more
Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Things to Consider When Buying Remote Alaska Property December 19, 2022 Alaska is one of the most amazing places on earth and continues to inspire people from around the world to visit the pristine wilderness and breathtaking scenery. Alaska appeals to the extreme adventurer, outdoor enthusiast, and big game hunter; whether the inspiration comes from reading Jack London’s Call of the Wild or a trip to […] Read more
Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide 2022 Land Real Estate Market Update November 7, 2022 Two thousand twenty-two marks the 30th anniversary of Fay Ranches and ten years since we forged our Strategic Alliance with Republic Ranches. Thirty years certainly signifies our ability to weather some storms and grow with discipline. I feel like we’re just getting started, and I’m having more fun now than ever, thanks to the wonderful […] Read more
Hunting Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Seasons of the Southeast October 21, 2022 There are many ways to measure time. The days, weeks, and years seemingly continue to pass us by with increasing and unsuspecting swiftness. We often want time to stop, to hold memory and moment in our minds forever. Moments of being in the woods, on the water, and in the mountains bring a refreshing perspective […] Read more
Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide How to Prepare for a Backcountry Trip September 13, 2022 One of the largest attractions to the Western United States is the vast acreage of land allocated for public use, including large tracts of state land, National Forest, regions managed by the Bureau of Land Management, and designated Wilderness Areas. Outdoor enthusiasts love camping on public lands with recreational vehicles and enjoy exploring them from […] Read more
Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Wildfires Affecting Property Value August 18, 2022 As I was writing this, the two largest wildfires in the history of New Mexico were burning. The Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire, just northeast of Santa Fe, and the Black Fire in the Gila National Forest were burning at a historic pace. According to the National Wildfire Coordinating Group, the Calf Canyon Fire/Hermit’s Peak Fire […] Read more
Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide An Epic Yukon River Adventure July 29, 2022 Alaska offers some of the most extreme geographies in the United States and some of the most iconic features readily known around the world, such as Mt. McKinely, now known as Denali, the Bering Sea from the TV show Deadliest Catch, the Trans Alaska Pipeline, and the mythical Yukon River. The Yukon River headwaters originate […] Read more
Agriculture Education Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Living on a Montana Ranch December 16, 2021 By John Anderson, Broker Associate, Licensed in MT, ID “What’s it really like to live on a ranch?” is one of the most frequently asked questions I receive from prospective clients. As a general rule, those who ask me this question are urban or semi-rural dwellers yearning to escape the rat race encroaching on and […] Read more
