Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Why Should I List My Property Before Spring? February 23, 2023 Thinking of listing your ranch, farm, recreation, or luxury property this spring? Here are 5 reasons why now is the right time to do it! Listing now will position you ahead of the competition. Historically, spring has been considered “listing season,” but if the last two years have taught us anything, nothing is normal or […] Read more
Education Hunting Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Four Things You Need to Know About Landowner Tags in Montana February 16, 2023 I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Rob Arnaud, who is finishing his 8th year on the Montana Board of Outfitters and is arguably the most knowledgeable resource in Montana regarding the application process for Montana Big Game hunting licenses and special permits. During our discussion, we thoroughly explored the options that Montana […] Read more
Education Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Navigating a 1031 Exchange February 9, 2023 Selling a farm or a ranch, like selling any business, often involves many different types of assets. The transaction may include equipment, livestock, water rights, crops, inventory, and, of course, real estate. Investors interested in selling a farm or ranch using a like-kind exchange under Internal Revenue Code §1031 should focus on the particular property […] Read more
Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Why Invest in Land: Advice from a Montana Ranch Broker January 25, 2023 As an educated investor, you know that proper asset allocation is essential to portfolio diversification, and of course, real estate has always been a mainstay of a well-balanced portfolio. However, the recreational, agricultural, or working land niche market has only recently gained attention as an alternative to more traditional real estate assets. For decades, recreation […] Read more
Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Skijoring in Wyoming January 19, 2023 It doesn’t matter if you have lived in Wyoming for 50 years or if you just moved to town, winter can leave you with cabin fever. The cold winds leave you wondering what entertainment may be available. If this is you, let me recommend a weekend watching Skijoring. There are several events around the state […] 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 Investor Features Land Investor Guide Women of Fay – Daughters in Ag January 5, 2023 At Fay Ranches, we are proud of our agents, the culture, and the family that we have cultivated over the years. A big part of the team is the Women of Fay Ranches. These gals have worked hard to pave their way through the industry and come out on top. They continue to raise their […] 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
Hunting Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Wild Game Processing: Field to Table December 9, 2022 My earliest memory of hunting is stumbling around the fields looking for pheasants with my dad and uncles at seven years old. I filled my first deer tag by the time I was nine years old, and since then have been addicted to it, hunting every season. Growing up on a ranch in Eastern Oregon, […] 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
Conservation Education Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide A Tribute to Montana History Built on Sustainable Water November 2, 2022 By Vinny Delgado, Ranch Sales, Licensed in MT Throughout history, water has always been the lifeline to survival in the west. Stonehouse Ranch in Reed Point, Montana, was and still is no exception. There is no question the founders of its remarkable resting point picked its spot because of the nearby high-production springs that are […] Read more
Education Hunting Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Big Game Hunting in Montana November 1, 2022 By Kimberly Lowry, Broker Associate, Licensed in MT Big game hunting season is upon us in Montana with hunters from across the state and nation enjoying time in the beautiful and scenic backcountry with family and friends. For many, the fall hunting season is an opportunity to make memories while sharing the unique experience of […] Read more
Agriculture Education Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Upsizing or Downsizing a Ranch Without Feeling Upside Down October 28, 2022 By Reneé Baker, Farm & Ranch Sales, Licensed In ID There are many reasons for upsizing or downsizing your ranching operation. An adjacent property may become available for a reasonable price, allowing you to add acreage and animals, build a larger barn, or construct additional housing for ranch hands. You may be ready for a […] 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 Investor Features Land Investor Guide The Economic and Social Impacts Facing Rural America October 14, 2022 When wandering around Montana, you will inevitably wind-up in a rural community at just about every turn. With just over a million people state-wide, roughly half of those individuals and families live in small towns that are less than 2,500 people. These towns have survived the test of time (including a pandemic) and are still […] Read more
Hunting Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Upland Game Bird Hunting September 14, 2022 Upland game bird hunting in South-Central Montana is no longer a secret. The Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone River valley all the way down into Wyoming, and the surrounding Pryor mountains foothills to the east, on the Crow Indian reservation, offer spectacular hunting opportunities for sharp-tailed grouse, Hungarian partridge, and ring-necked pheasant. When I was […] 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
Education Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Volume 4 Mineral Resources & Mineral Rights in the Southeast April 20, 2022 The vast mineral resources of the southeastern United States are wide-ranging and have a long history of discovery, development, and economic benefit. Mineral rights, which may or may not have been “severed” throughout a chain of ownership and title, continue to be an essential component in the discussion of southeastern land real estate. Some regional […] Read more
Community Outreach Education In The News Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Volume 1 A Tribute to Community Cornerstones of the Paulina Valley April 20, 2022 Small towns and communities anchor many of the rural ranches and farms that are represented by Fay Ranches. These are often communities with one general store, a population in town of fewer than 30 people, and where everyone knows everyone’s kids. These are towns where families have lived for generations and where the closest high […] Read more
