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Valuing Improved Rural Sites: Understanding Appraisal Realities and Market Considerations
 October 16, 2025
 Land Values 

Discover how rural building sites are valued, why specialized improvements may not add worth, and how appraisals determine the highest and best use.

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Timberland as an Investment Strategy: A Long-Term Asset for Growth and Stability
 February 20, 2025
 Real Estate 

Timberland as an investment strategy offers a unique combination of long-term value, inflation resistance, and income generation. Unlike stocks or bonds, timberland provides returns through biological tree growth, land appreciation, and timber sales, making it an attractive option for diversification. Challenges include market volatility, environmental risks, and liquidity issues, requiring strategic investment planning.

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How Do Partial Interests Impact Value?
 October 17, 2023
 Land Values   Agriculture 

My brother and I own land that has been in our direct family lineage for 150 years, and I am proud of this legacy. There is a general admiration for farm operations that have been in a family for several generations. However, there can be surprises in the event of a death or marriage dissolution that a family may be unaware of when there are multiple owners with varying fractions of ownership, resulting in minority ownership.

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Variety of Clients, Client Requirements, and Scope of Work
 December 15, 2021
 Real Estate 
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Livestock Facilities
 April 13, 2021
 Land Values 
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Making A Difference In The Field
 September 28, 2020
 Land Auctions 
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Financial Impacts of Covid-19 on the Nations Dairy Producers
 April 24, 2020
 News & Events 
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