Real Estate Blogs
April 11, 2023
How to Determine if Dual Agency is a Good Fit for Your Transaction
“Can you represent me in buying the farm if you are the listing agent?”
That is a question that a lot...
March 22, 2023
Worried About Inflation and Volatility? This 'Very Niche' Investment Could Be Right for You
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As inflation and rising interest rates grip the market, farmland remains...
February 27, 2023
What is a 1031 Exchange?
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Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code provides real property owners with a...
December 13, 2022
Why Do We Prorate Expenses at Closing?
As we begin a new year, it is becoming more apparent that real estate continues to grow not only as an asset class...
October 31, 2022
Understanding Certain Nuances of an Agricultural Real Estate Purchase Agreement
Farmland is a unique asset. It is a great hedge against inflation, there are generally fewer issues than...
October 24, 2022
Employing the Right Farmland Broker
For many, making the decision to sell a farmland holding can be extremely difficult, particularly if the property...
September 22, 2022
What Does the Change in Cost of Capital Mean for Farmland?
Reports of high inflation continue to saturate the news, and the effects of the past three years’ monetary...
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August 10, 2022
All About Earnest Money
Earnest money is generally known as a good faith deposit for a transaction. It is the funds a buyer provides...
April 29, 2022
Seasons of Farmland Ownership When You Need an Appraiser
Spring planting season is here in the Midwest. This is a time of renewed spirit amongst farmers, seeking new...
March 15, 2022
The Closing Disclosure Breakdown
Kalen Ludwig and her team at Peoples Company partner with Settle Up to close their real estate transactions....
February 15, 2022
Maximizing Value: Breaking Properties into Bite-Sized Pieces
** This property is not for sale and is only used as an example
Have you ever wondered why real estate...
December 15, 2021
Variety of Clients, Client Requirements, and Scope of Work
In the busy appraisal industry of today, appraisers work with a variety of clients from the simple homeowner to...
August 18, 2021
Licensing & Accreditation
To regain trust in the financial and lending sector of the economy, the United States Congress passed Title XI...
August 2, 2021
Breach of Contract: Is the Deal Dead or On Life Support?
Blog by Lindsey Brown, Land Sales & Cameron Lawler, Staff Attorney
One of the most difficult barriers to a...
March 16, 2021
Offers Are Great But Closings Are Better
Imagine going through a tough negotiation with a potential Buyer, spending time and effort to compromise with...
February 2, 2021
Understanding Agency Relationships
Buyers and sellers of real estate are often confused about real estate agency relationships and who agents...
February 1, 2021
Leveraging DSTs in Section 1031 Exchanges
Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code provides real property owners with a major tax-deferral and reinvestment...
August 31, 2020
The Rising Popularity of Rural Living
Living on a farm in rural Michigan most of my life, I’ve enjoyed sunrises over a muck valley, locally grown...
