In The News Timber In The Pacific Northwest June 18, 2020 A video blog by Troy Dana-Designated Broker, Paul Valentine-Managing Broker, and Bryon Clarke-Broker, Fay Ranches Washington Agents. If you have ever given some thought to investing in timberlands, this video offers a brief summary of what to look for in a top-notch tree farm in the Pacific Northwest. Timberland investments offer more than economic returns, […] Read more
In The News Is Land the Great Insulator? | Interview with Eric O’Keefe and Greg Fay May 28, 2020 An interview with Eric O’Keefe, Editor of The Land Report, and Greg Fay, Fay Ranches Founder Q: Regarding COVID-19, what do you see as the most impactful effect on the land industry? Eric O’Keefe: The importance of the keyword ‘home’ has been validated. Folks that thought about buying, but never pulled the trigger are now […] Read more
In The News More Than Just Horse Business, Black Rock Ranch May 21, 2020 “Waking up in the morning to the smell of fresh pine and in the evening seeing some of the most beautiful sunsets. There is nothing else that can ever replace the special place that Black Rock Ranch is to me and my family.” -Owner of Black Rock Ranch. One day on this ranch, and we […] Read more
In The News Big Sky Virtual Town Hall | Fay Ranches’ Update on the Land Market May 6, 2020 Fay Ranches Inc. represented the ranch brokerage and real estate industry on the May 4th, 2020 Big Sky Town Hall. Panelists included:Ryan Kunz (General Manager, Lone Mountain Ranch) Quin McNamara (General Manager, Hungry Moose Market and Deli) Andrew Robin (Marketing Manager, Hungry Moose Market and Deli) Greg Fay (Land Broker and Founder, Fay Ranches) […] Read more
Community Outreach In The News Doing What We Promise | Crockett National Bank May 2, 2020 Preferred Partner, Volume 5 of the Land Investor We’re So Much More than Your Average Bank It’s about more than just buying land; it’s about investing in a legacy. That’s why we offer a concierge personal service approach to financing your ranch or rural property. Passionate about what we do, we’re a Texas-owned community bank fueled […] Read more
In The News Life on the Water | Fay Ranches Southeast April 30, 2020 Back in January, I organized a fly fishing trip with my children’s school, to Tailwaters Lodge, where I recently represented the buyer, Bruce Cote. The lodge is just upriver from the Riverview Ranch on the South Holston River, which is a fantastic family compound available on an incredible stretch of water. The fishing trip provided […] Read more
In The News Fay Ranches’ 3rd Update on Covid-19 and How it Has Affected the Land Market April 23, 2020 Coast To Coast Properties to Escape | Social Distance | Fay Ranches from Fay Ranches on Vimeo. I hope you are all doing well and are safely sheltering in a pleasant locale. I am sitting on the porch of our home on the ranch we have owned with partners for the past 25 years […] Read more
In The News Land Investor Features Volume 4 Two World-Class Montana Ranches Become One April 13, 2020 By Alex Lovett-Woodsum, Fay Ranches Editor It is unusual for two adjacent world-class ranches to come to market at the same time, but that is just what happened with the West Boulder Ranch and the Burnt Leather Ranch-Steen Place, nestled side-by-side at the base of the Absaroka Mountains in McLeod, Montana. Together, they comprise three […] Read more
In The News What is a Ranch Manager? April 13, 2020 Consider this list of roles that might be found on a ranch. The Ranch Hand typically has a collection of duties, such as checking herds, fence building, some equipment operation, hand irrigation, mucking out stalls, and landscaping. This is a task-level worker. A Herdsman has specific skills that are only acquired with years of learning and doing. Purebred stock operations benefit most from […] Read more
In The News Land Investor Features Volume 4 Transitioning from Ranch Broker to Ranch Buyer: What I Learned When I Bought My First Ranch April 13, 2020 By Vinny Delgado, Fay Ranches North-central Montana has always held a special place in my heart. This seemingly endless part of the state fascinated me as a child, and I still have the same reaction to it today. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy hunting and fishing opportunities all across this great state, but my biggest rush […] Read more
In The News Open Season | The Osceola Gobbler April 7, 2020 Florida’s turkey species consist of the Osceola gobbler – the turkey native to South Florida, the hybrid turkey – a cross between the Osceola gobbler and the eastern gobbler, and the eastern wild turkey found in north Florida. The Osceola Wild Turkey is also known as the Florida Turkey and can only be found on […] Read more
In The News Fay Ranches Protocol During COVID-19 April 3, 2020 Fay Ranches Friends and Family, Despite the ongoing volatility of the stock market and the unprecedented social changes we’re experiencing, the land brokers at Fay Ranches are reporting sustained interest in the land market. Our conversations with land investors indicate this is due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the stability of […] Read more
Hunting In The News Oregon Big Game Hunting 2020 March 31, 2020 It’s that time of the year to start considering your options for the upcoming big game fall hunts in Oregon. May 15th is the application deadline and I don’t know about you, but it always sneaks up on me! There are a few changes this year to make note of. In my opinion, here are […] Read more
In The News Montana Places To Live | Bitterroot Valley Lifestyle March 18, 2020 Video blog by John Anderson, Broker Associate, licensed in MT, OR, ID Read The Land Report’s feature on Hamilton, Montana here. It is truly difficult to describe the lifestyles of those fortunate enough to live in the Bitterroot Valley, except to say, “There is something for everyone.” If you seek isolation and the peaceful serenade […] Read more
Community Outreach In The News The Effect of COVID-19 on the Land Brokerage Industry March 9, 2020 By Greg Fay, Founder, Broker, Fay Ranches Inc. Many of us are wondering what the impact of the Coronavirus will be on the global economy and our communities. We can only guess if this will be a phenomenon that has a lasting impact or will pass us by in a matter of weeks. We are […] Read more
In The News South Dakota Will Always Be Great Faces, Great Places March 2, 2020 As a native of South Dakota who has lived in our great state most of my life, I have experienced firsthand what South Dakota has to offer. I will invite you to explore our state from its extensive farmlands in the east to the vast cattle ranches in the west. Yes, agriculture is our largest […] Read more
Community Outreach In The News Uniting Innovation and Imagination With Time-Honored Craftsmanship | Yellowstone Traditions February 14, 2020 Preferred Partner, Land Investor Volume 5 Uniting innovation and imagination with time-honored craftsmanship, we create, construct, and restore one-of-a-kind structures with minimal impact to the natural landscapes they inhabit. Yellowstone Traditions is a full-service general contractor who specializes in custom homes, rustic cabins, light commercial, western ranches restoration of historical structures, and one-of-a-kind furnishings from the YT Custom […] Read more
In The News Invest In Production Land: Cattle Prices Getting Stronger February 11, 2020 Written by Jerry Hicks, Ranch Broker, and Scott Hawes, Principal Broker, Oregon Industry experts anticipate improved cattle prices for 2020. It is believed that the US beef cattle herd expansion that began five years ago has run its course and is entering into a liquidation phase. While it is anticipated that 2020 will see record […] Read more
In The News Covey Rise January 31, 2020 An upland sporting lifestyle magazine like none you’ve ever experienced. At Fay Ranches, we are committed to the outdoors. It is our passion—whether we are horseback riding, fly fishing, bird hunting, or just outside with friends and family. We share these passions with Covey Rise magazine, and we would like to offer you this experience, […] Read more
In The News Rural Lands Are Worth More Than You Think! January 1, 2020 Co-Authored by Troy Dana, Designated Broker, Fay Ranches and Eco-Asset Solutions & Innovations LLC Why? Because working farms, forests, and ranches often have ecological assets embedded in land-and-water ecosystems. Ecological assets are the monetized, market-based components of a landscape’s ecosystem services. These assets can be revealed by assessing, developing, and converting them into either cash, […] Read more
In The News Land Investor Features The “Good” About Late Season Bird Hunting In Idaho December 17, 2019 By Dave Halgerson, Designated Broker, Licensed in: ID, OR As the temperature drops in the last months of the year, so does the number of bird hunters in the field! You just need to be ready for the elements and the possible slick conditions, but after those earlier hunts of putting in the miles, you […] Read more
