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S3 Ep 125Why 2025 Is a Big Year for Land Real Estate

We’ve had a lot of conversations in the past few weeks about land sales in 2025. Today, we continue that conversation with the CEO of National Land Realty, Ronnie Richardson. Ronnie is one of the top minds in the land industry and carries with him a wealth of knowledge on land trends and the strategy of buying and selling land. Today we talk about our thoughts on what will happen in land real estate in 2025. Also covered in today’s episode is the use of 1031 & 1033 exchanges, tax code 180, and the great wealth transfer. Over the next 15 years, economists are anticipating the greatest transfer of land and wealth we’ve ever seen, and real estate companies like National Land Realty are on the front line. We cover all this exciting information and more. Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

Feb 14, 202546 min

S3 Ep 124What is CREXI? Get the scoop on this land sales platform.

Want to stay ahead of the curve in the land market? Today we are talking with Andrew Hotchkiss IV, Western Regional Director at CREXI. CREXI is one of the leading search engines for land sales and acquisition. The platform has historically specialized in commercial real estate, but a few short years ago they started putting a heavy focus on rural land. They now find themselves as one of the frontrunners in the industry and today we are talking about their system and what 2025 has in store. Visit CREXI Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

Jan 24, 202528 min

S3 Ep 1232025 Trends To Watch If You're Buying Or Selling Land

Welcome to another episode of the National Land Podcast! Today, we’re excited to sit down with Ben Maddox, Vice President of Business Development at Acres.com. Ben is here to share insights into Acres.com’s innovative platform and how it’s transforming land transactions. We’ll dive into how the platform works, its unique tools, and how it’s simplifying the land-buying process. Plus, we’ll look ahead at the land market trends in 2025, including what buyers and sellers can expect in the coming year. Whether you’re a land real estate agent or a land investor, this conversation is packed with valuable insights you won’t want to miss! Check Out Acres.com! Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

Jan 18, 202537 min

S3 Ep 1222025 Land Markets: The NLR Report

We are back! This is the National Land Podcast and this is our first episode of 2025. At the end of 2024, National Land Realty collected some of our top agents and brokers to meet and discuss their perspectives on land throughout the United States. This information is valuable whether you are looking for land for sale or to sell your land. Each area of the United States has unique land, unique prices for that land, and unique inventories for available land. We try to cover as much as we can by talking to agents spread throughout this great country. Sit back and enjoy! Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

Jan 10, 202558 min

S2 Ep 121Market Watch 2024: Q4 Land Values

What's in store for land values and agriculture in 2025? Today is our quarterly conversation with Jackson Takach, Chief Economist and Vice President of Strategy, Research, and Analytics at Farmer Mac. For those who are unfamiliar with Farmer Mac, they are the secondary market for agricultural loans in the United States. Today, we discuss 2025 land markets, what a new presidential administration might mean for United States land values and agriculture, and progress on the farm bill. Visit Farmer Mac Read The Feed, Farmer Mac's Newsletter Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

Dec 13, 202442 min

S2 Ep 120How This Landowner Started An RV Resort!

Looking for the highest and best use of your land? Have you considered building an RV Resort? We talk a lot on this podcast about selling land, farms, ranches, and improvements for hunting land. This topic gets overlooked, and as we are about to find out, an RV Resort could be a very good option for landowners. Hillary Engler is the owner of Paradise Found RV Resort, in Theodore, Alabama. I’ve known Hillary for a while, but had no idea until we sat down to discuss this podcast that she was a co-founder of this unique business… and it had me researching the topic for the next week to see how I might build one. Paradise Found RV Resort Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

Dec 7, 202442 min

S2 Ep 119A Dream Job For Outdoors Enthusiasts!

Working in the outdoors is a prospect that is appealing to many, especially those who listen to podcasts like this one. Today we are talking about a professional vocation that lives, breathes, and works in the outdoors; park rangers. Shawn Llewellyn is a park ranger at Paris Mountain State Park in South Carolina. To be a park ranger, there are a lot of concessions to make, but for those who have a love for the land, they are concessions that are well worth it. Visit Paris Mountain State Park Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

Nov 28, 202448 min

S2 Ep 118Possibly The Best Year Of Hunting You'll Ever Have

Craig Poppinga is a part of the BuckVentures Pro Staff out of Missouri. This year National Land Realty offered the BuckVentures pro staff a chance to win a Colorado Pronghorn hunt by submitting to a photo contest on Facebook and Craig came out as the winner. This is not the end of the story. It gets much better. Check out BuckVentures Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

Nov 23, 202443 min

S2 Ep 117The Life Of A Land Real Estate Agent, One Year In

Dillon Smith is a land real estate agent out of Crescent, Oklahoma. We talked with Dillon about selling land 1 year ago. At the time, Dillon was a brand new agent. 1 year ago, we were laughing about how Dillon had acquired his first sales through other agents in the company and was scrapping his way to learn the ropes. In a short time, Dillon has cracked well inside our top 100 agents and is currently listing just shy of 20 Oklahoma properties. This is a chance to touch base and discuss his journey, discuss winter crop preparation, tell some hunting lies, and even talk about my fear of tornadoes and poisonous snakes. Talk to Dillon Smith Listen to Dillon's First Podcast Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

Nov 15, 20241h 2m

S2 Ep 116This Might Be The Most Important Part Of Selling Your Land

If you are going to sell your land or have plans to sell your land, listen to this podcast first. We are here today with West Texas land real estate broker, Wayne Dunson, and we are discussing what might be the single most important part of selling any land. There are countless strategies out there discussed by real estate professionals, but pricing will make or break your sale. Contact Wayne Dunson Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

Nov 9, 20241h 17m

S2 Ep 115Grace Jenkins: Raising Quarter Horses and Kentucky Land Sales

Kentucky Land Professional Grace Jenkins holds bachelor's degrees in agricultural economics and business administration. She also happens to be the third generation of Jenkins Performance Horses, an award-winning, family-owned outfit of quarterhorse breeding, training, competition & selling of AQHA-registered horses. Today, we talk with Grace about her family business and Kentucky land sales. Contact Grace Jenkins Jenkins Performance Horses Buy, Sell, Auction, or Lease Land

Nov 1, 202451 min

S3 Ep 114Nebraska Outdoors & TV Personality Discusses Hunter Safety

Hunting season is here, which makes it a great time to review firearms safety. Today, we are talking with Nebraska agent, Jim Fleissner, and Nebraska Television Host, Author, and Marketing and Communications Specialist for Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Greg Wagner. Every hunter should brush up on firearms safety, especially if you have a few years under your belt. Nebraska Game & Parks Commission Iowa Hunter Safety Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

Oct 25, 20241h 21m

S3 Ep 113Making Paradise: Remodeling A Historic Home At Woodland Plantation, SC

Have you considered remodeling a historic home? You might drive by one on a regular basis and think how cool it would be to bring a historic home back to life. Most of us have thought about it at one time or another, but there are a few people out there who leap when others do not. Woodland Plantation is located in Union County, South Carolina and this is a story of a family creating something truly magical out of a historic building. This Plantation is currently for sale and this is the story behind this incredible property. Watch the Podcast on YouTube Tour Woodland Plantation Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

Oct 18, 20241h 8m

S3 Ep 112Ways To Make Money From Your Land: Agricultural Tourism

Looking for unique ways to make income off of your land? Look no further than today’s episode. Denver Downs is located in Anderson, South Carolina and has been owned by the same family since 1869. As with any piece of land owned by the same family for decades, this land has seen many changes. The Garrison family has adapted with the economics of the region and Denver Downs is now an agricultural tourist destination. Catherine Garrison Davis is an owner of this wonderful piece of land and she is here to talk about the journey of Denver Downs from farm to premiere tourist destination. Check out Denver Downs! Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

Oct 11, 202454 min

S3 Ep 111Market Watch 2024: Q3 Land Values

How will interest rate drops affect land sales? Today is our quarterly economic update, covering interest rate impact on agriculture, land for sale, and new announcements from the USDA. Jackson Takach is the Chief Economist and Head of Strategy, Research, and Analytics for Farmer Mac, the secondary market for agricultural loans. He is here to help us make sense of our current economic environment. Jackson joins us once per quarter to discuss agricultural economics and land values throughout the United States. If you are interested in land or agriculture, this episode is required listening. Visit Farmer Mac Read The Feed, Farmer Mac's Newsletter Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

Oct 4, 202452 min

S2 Ep 110Talking Land with the Women in Land Leadership

Today we are talking to members of W.I.L.L., which stands for Women in Land Leadership. Let’s face it, when we are talking about agricultural land, hunting land, or timber investments the proportion of male to female will be skewed. This is an area of real estate that a lot of female agents have not considered and they should. Terri Jensen, Beth McLellan, and Claire Dee have a wide range of experience as we cover everything, from commercial development in England to hunting land in Missouri. Talk to Terri Jensen, licensed in Minnesota and Nebraska Talk with Beth McLellan, licensed in Missouri Talk with Claire Dee, licensed in Virginia Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

Sep 27, 202459 min

S2 Ep 109Using Artificial Intelligence In Real Estate

Artificial Intelligence has ruled the headlines over the past year. Opinions on artificial intelligence have ranged from apocalyptic to useless. Today we are discussing the intersection of artificial intelligence and real estate with Washington-based land real estate agent, Ernest Peralta. Using AI to help evaluate properties, assessing overhead costs, streamlining processes, and what the future holds are all discussed. The buying and selling of land is a complex process and AI is one tool that gives a significant advantage to users. Talk to Ernest Peralta Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

Sep 20, 202454 min

S2 Ep 108Western Landowners Alliance: The New Age Of Conservation

Conservation is a word that can have heavy political undertones and in some parts of the United States, it is a four-letter word. Often, conservation is pitted against landowners and agriculture as an either/or situation, and it shouldn’t be. Today, we are talking to Lesli Allison, CEO of the Western Landowners Alliance, an organization determined to change the relationship between landowners and conservation. This organization works with landowners, not against them to achieve terrific results in conservation. Learn about the Western Landowners Alliance Donate to the Western Landowners Alliance Buy, Sell, Auction, or Lease Land!

Sep 6, 202454 min

S2 Ep 107What is Photoperiod And What Does It Have To Do With Turkeys?

How do turkeys know when mating season starts? If you know the answer to that question, please don’t spoil it for the rest of the listeners. Turkeys, like deer, elk, and most other wildlife have a defined mating season at the same time each year. Actually, the only animals I could find that don’t have a mating season are the Golden Spiny Mouse, the Tree Kangaroo, the Musk Shrew, the Long-Thumbed Frog, and a short list of others. Today, Jason Lupardus, CEO of Turkeys for Tomorrow, tells us how turkeys time their mating season so accurately, what changes in their behavior, and why some turkeys start their struts early. Join Turkeys for Tomorrow Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

Aug 30, 202447 min

S2 Ep 106Understanding the Complexities of Carbon Credits

Can you use your land for carbon credits? This is just one of the questions that gets answered on today's episode of the National Land Podcast. At the heart of today’s conversation is The Nectar Exchange, a non-profit group dedicated to conservation in land management. Doug Bruggeman is a Ph.D. in natural resource management, Steve Martin is a Professional Wetlands Scientist, and they’re both here today to tell us all about carbon credits. Their recent article titled Additionality of Voluntary Carbon Credits for Wetland, Stream, and Species Mitigation Activities in the United States serves as the backbone for this conversation. Read About The Nectar Exchange Talk to Doug Bruggeman About Your Land Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

Aug 23, 20241h 2m

S2 Ep 105From Hunting Guide to Land Sales: Taylor Heithold

Every outdoors enthusiast has probably dreamed at some point of making a career guiding adventures in the outdoors. Today, we are talking to one of our new agents, Taylor Heithold, who works in South Carolina and Georgia. Taylor spent the past decade working as a guide all around the United States. He took the route of first going to guide school and then traveling with the seasons. Taylor is now putting this experience to use helping others to buy and sell land. This is Taylor’s journey from hunting guide to land sales. Talk to Taylor! Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

Aug 16, 202451 min

S2 Ep 104The Most Important Part Of Harvesting Timber

We are here with Georgia land real estate agent, Steve Chapman, and Dr. Yanshu Li of the Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources at the University of Georgia. Dr. Li is an associate professor of Forest Economics and Taxation and Steve Chapman is a forester with 35 years of experience, so this should give you a good idea of where the conversation is headed. We are here to discuss probably the most important part of harvesting timber and that is establishing your basis. Not establishing your timber basis is common and it can be a significant error when it comes time to harvest trees. This is the kind of episode that makes podcasts so amazing. It’s great information and you don’t even have to be a forester or timber investor to get into this stuff. Talk with Steve Chapman about your timber! See Dr. Yanshu Li's Research National Timber Tax Website Annual Timber Tax Tips for Forest Landowners

Aug 9, 20241h 4m

S2 Ep 103Fox Hunting and Land Sales in an Equestrian Paradise

Middleburg Virginia is an equestrian paradise. Fox hunts, equestrian facilities, and incredible landscapes help to make this area of Virginia a destination for who live the equestrian lifestyle. Today we are talking about this wonderful area with National Land Realty agent, Miley Holtzman. Contact Miley Holtzman Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

Aug 2, 202446 min

S2 Ep 102Crockett Carothers, Host of The Wealthy Cowboy Podcast

Wealth management is something we all struggle with. Today, Mac Christian is sitting down with Crockett Carothers, host of The Wealthy Cowboy Podcast. Crockett's content focuses on wealth generation for the cowboy lifestyle and can be applied to anybody looking for information on the topic. Crockett is here today to discuss how he started his career, his podcast, and his insights on success and wealth for those seeking to elevate their place in life. The Wealthy Cowboy Show Diversified Payments Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

Jul 26, 202458 min

Ep 101Our Shortest Episode Yet!

Thank you to everybody who makes this podcast possible for 100 terrific episodes!

Jul 18, 202414 min

S2 Ep 100Why we chose the outdoors over a 9-5, Episode 100

Today is our 100th episode for the National Land Realty Podcast. We have assembled a panel of guests to discuss why we pursued careers related to the outdoors rather than a regular 9-5. Jimmy Riley, Jason Lupardus, Ryan Schroeter, and Brian Austin have all created remarkable success and they are here today to tell their story and give advice. Have you been wondering how you might pursue a career in something you are passionate about? These guests have, and they're here to share their journey. Buy, Sell, Auction, or Lease Land Turkeys for Tomorrow Quest Hunt

Jul 12, 20241h 3m

S2 Ep 99Top Disease Ecologist Speaks on CWD

In our last episode, we spoke with Jay Cantrell, Wildlife Biologist for the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Previously we spoke with Doctor Mike Chamberlain and today, it is our privilege to learn from Doctor Sonja Christensen on the same important topic. Doctor Christiansen is a professor in the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources at Michigan State University. She is renowned for her knowledge of deer biology and was recently named to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine chronic wasting disease committee. Dr. Christensen is one of the top minds in the United States on this topic and today, she’s here to answer our questions. Learn More About Chronic Wasting Disease Research https://cwd-info.org/ Learn About Dr. Sonja Christensen's Work https://www.christensen-lab.org Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy https://www.cidrap.umn.edu Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land https://www.nationalland.com

Jun 27, 20241h 26m

S2 Ep 98What Happens When CWD Crosses State Lines?

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is something we are covering a lot on this podcast. This issue affects land owners across the United States, and the problem is very real. We have previously talked with Doctor Mike Chamberlain on the topic and have an upcoming episode with Doctor Sonja Christiansen. Today, we are talking with South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Biologist, Jay Cantrell and discussing a very specific case of CWD. What happens if you transport a CWD-infected deer across state lines? You’re about to find out. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

Jun 21, 20241h 26m

S1 Ep 97Market Watch 2024: Q2 Land Values

Mac Christian is talking again with Farmer Mac Chief Economist, Jackson Takach to discuss the current state of land as well as our current economic conditions. We meet with Jackson once per quarter to discuss land values along with commodities and various topics that we feel bring value to you listeners. We sat down this quarter to discuss the great land transfer, inflation, and the top topic of 2024 real estate, interest rates. This is an episode that you don’t want to miss. The Feed: Farmer Mac's News, Insights, and Information Outlet Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

Jun 14, 202459 min

Ep 96How Land Is Picked For Solar Lease!

A while back we did a podcast on solar development and how to lease your land for solar energy production. Mac Christian spoke with National Land Realty Managing Broker, Wayne Dunson. Wayne expressed a desire to know what goes on on the other side of the table when a property is under consideration for solar development. Today, we have answers to that question. Vincent Caruso is the Managing Director at Percheron, LLC. Percheron, LLC helps to develop electrical transmission, utilities, oil and gas, wind, solar, highway and rail, land surveying, environmental, title research, and acquisitions. In other words, Vincent Caruso IS the other side of the table. Vincent listened to our podcast on solar development and reached out to us because he feels the information is something we should all know. After talking to Vincent, we agree with him wholeheartedly. This is information that you should know. Read About Percheron, LLC Talk to Wayne Dunson About Solar Development Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

Jun 6, 20241h 31m

S2 Ep 95What you need to know about leasing land!

Land values are high. Actually, all real estate values are the highest we have ever seen. This presents challenges for those seeking to acquire land for sale, whether for agriculture or recreation. This is especially true for those who do not have the upfront cash to acquire it. As we have discussed on this podcast, land loans are difficult to obtain. In this environment, leasing has become more and more important. Ryan Schroeter of Nebraska and Aaron Sutton of North Carolina have recognized this need. Together, they have decided to spearhead the leasing department for National Land Realty. Today, we are discussing how to lease your land, how to find land for lease, what to look for, and things to avoid with land leases. These are two of the most knowledgeable land real estate agents in the country and well worth listening to. Talk to Ryan Schroeter Talk to Aaron Sutton Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

May 31, 202455 min

S2 Ep 94What Can You Do To Help Turkey Populations?

Spring turkey season is coming to an end, which makes today’s conversation that much more important. We are talking with the Director of Business Operations and Partnerships for Turkeys for Tomorrow, Jason Lupardus. Jason has been traveling around the country taking stock of turkey populations and harvest reports. What he has to say could potentially affect your turkey hunting for years to come, so this is worth your time. Donate to Turkeys For Tomorrow Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

May 24, 202459 min

S2 Ep 93Buying and Selling Outfitting Guide Businesses

“I want to drop everything I’m doing, live in the outdoors, and guide hunting or fishing expeditions.” There isn't an outdoors enthusiast who hasn’t thought of it. Half of you listening have probably worked as a guide at some point. For those of you who have thought about running your own outfitting business, we are here today to talk with Todd Dye. Todd is a managing broker in Idaho and he has found a niche in the facilitation of selling outfitting businesses throughout the state. Whether it’s how to buy or sell an outfitting business or what red flags to look for, we cover it here. Talk to Todd Dye Buy, Sell, Auction, or Lease Land

May 17, 202455 min

S2 Ep 92Quest Hunt: Hunt With Friends, Join A Community, Win Prizes!

Hunt with a friend, compete against other hunters and potentially win thousands in prizes. This is the idea behind Quest Hunt. Through a simple registration process, hundreds of hunters from across the United States are registering as teams to compete for prizes given away at an exclusive banquet at the end of the hunting season. Think you have improved your hunting land to produce the biggest bucks in your state? This is how you put it to the test. Brian Austin is a National Land Realty agent in Missouri and is the brain behind Quest Hunt. He is here today to talk about his journey. Check out Quest Hunt! Talk to Brian Austin Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

May 10, 202437 min

S2 Ep 91Alternate Land Uses For Income: Building An RV Park

Land has many uses and there is no end to the possibilities that can generate income. Today, we are discussing one of those possibilities, building an RV Park. Jim Fleissener, an Accredited Land Consultant and Agent out of Nebraska is here to discuss a recent transaction that did not go as planned. Despite the hiccups, there is a ton of valuable information here for anybody who has considered alternate uses for their land to generate income. Talk to Jim Fleissner Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

May 3, 202456 min

S2 Ep 90Ranch Management in Drought Conditions: High-Intensity, Low-Frequency Grazing

The Texas panhandle, like many areas of the United States, has experienced its share of drought conditions over the years. Grazing cattle in drought conditions may seem like an insurmountable challenge, but as we are about to find out, there are ways to not only thrive but to prosper. Mike Turner manages Blue Ranch near Amarillo, Texas, and he has developed methods of high-intensity low-frequency grazing. Managing this ranch was, in Mike’s words, “A chance to do something that hadn’t been done before.” Mike Turner has a level of experience that you simply don’t find every day. He is a master of the craft. Mike is here today to discuss how he manages this highly successful ranch and trust me, this is worth listening to. Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land Learn more about Mike Turner Visit Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

Apr 26, 202442 min

S1 Ep 89Land Law: Inheritance, Easements, Encroachments, and More!

Can a squatter legally take your land? How should you handle a neighbor’s fence on your land? Are old, unused easements still viable on your land? How should you give land to your kids? Today we are here with Tiffany Lashmet, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in Agricultural Law. She will help us answer those questions and more. We also have today, a return visit from Wayne Dunson, Managing Broker of National Land Realty’s West Texas office. Not knowing what we talk about today could cost you money and potentially result in lost land. You will want to listen to this one. Now sit back and enjoy. More from Tiffany Lashmet Contact Wayne Dunson Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

Apr 19, 202454 min

S2 Ep 88Making Quickbooks Work For You With VARC Solutions

It’s that wonderful time of year again. Flowers are blooming, grass is growing, turkey and bear seasons are kicking off… yes, it’s tax season. You might not think of a conversation about tax and small business software as anything that has to do with land, but our agents make up over 400 small business owners nationwide. The landowners we work with are thousands strong and a significant amount of those owners are also business owners. We had the opportunity to talk with Brad White, Chief People & Operations Officer at VARC Solutions, a Quickbooks solutions provider. As you business owners out there plan for next year's business operations, here’s one tool to consider. Check Out VARC Solutions Buy, Sell, Lease, and Auction Land

Apr 12, 202458 min

S2 Ep 87Turkeys for Tomorrow: Saving our Turkey Populations

Today, we’re here to talk turkey and it’s good timing because turkey season is about to start. United States turkey populations are a hot topic with several areas showing a decline in numbers nationwide. Jason Lupardus is the Director of Business Operations and Partnerships for an organization you should know about, Turkeys for Tomorrow. Jason is here to talk about turkey conservation and what Turkeys for Tomorrow is doing to help this animal and how they can use your help. Contact Turkeys for Tomorrow National Land Realty

Apr 5, 202450 min

S2 Ep 86Not Knowing About Wetlands May Cost You

Wetlands assessments and remediation are things that most landowners don’t consider until it’s too late. The location of wetlands is not as simple as looking at your land to see if there’s water and the consequences of not knowing about wetlands on your land can be very expensive. Curt Kleist is the CEO of CK Wetlands, a consulting firm that assists with wetlands assessment, delineation, permit applications, GIS services, monitoring and mitigation, as well as tree inventory. Curt is here today to discuss what you should know about the possibility of wetlands on your land and how to avoid expensive consequences. This is something that every landowner should know about. Contact CK Wetlands Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

Mar 28, 202449 min

S2 Ep 852024 Commercial Real Estate Outlook

Commercial real estate has been a big story throughout the United States for 2023 and into 2024. News stories have fluctuated from calling commercial real estate a disaster waiting to happen to a strong market with plenty of opportunity. We want to clear up what is happening in commercial real estate, so we went to one of the best information sources available. Cory Bowes is the Director of Commercial for National Land Realty. Today, Cory brings his wealth of knowledge for commercial real estate to discuss what the market has in store for 2024. If you own land inside city limits or on the boundary of city limits, this episode should be required listening. Talk with Cory Bowes Buy, Sell, Auction, or Lease Land Listen to our previous episode with Cory, discussing how you might be able to rezone your property to maximize your selling price HERE.

Mar 15, 202445 min

S2 Ep 84Have Northwest Alabama Land Real Estate Markets Cooled?

Alabama land real estate markets have been piping red hot over the past few years. Over the past year though, national real estate markets have cooled considerably. How has this affected Alabama? Today, we are talking with Jonathan Berryhill, of Huntsville, Alabama to answer that question. Jonathan brings us his insight on land values and whether or not he is seeing the same cooling in the market that seems to be happening throughout the United States. Contact Jonathan Berryhill Buy, Sell, Auction, or Lease Land

Mar 9, 202435 min

S2 Ep 83How Proper Buck/Doe Ratio Grows the Herd

Jimmy Riley is an agent out of Louisiana and Mississippi. He is also responsible for creating one of the most successful deer habitats in Mississippi, has been a guest on several hunting TV shows, and has forgotten more than most of us will ever learn regarding land improvements for deer. He also has what is probably our favorite social media account about land sales. Today, Jimmy is talking with Mac Christian about cultivating proper buck-to-doe ratios on your land to maximize healthy population growth. Talk with Jimmy Riley Follow Jimmy Riley on Instagram Buy, Sell, Auction, or Lease Land

Feb 28, 202444 min

S2 Ep 82Spring Season Land Preparations with Christian Hayes

Today Mac Christian sits down and talks with National Land Realty agent, Christian Hayes, out of Oklahoma City. Christian has worked in ranching, forestry, and is the owner of Hayes Land Services, LLC where he provides land management. Today we’re talking about his journey into land, snakes, and advice on seasonal preparations for your land. Contact Christian Hayes See Christian on Instagram See Christian on Facebook Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

Feb 23, 202436 min

S2 Ep 81Market Watch 2024: Q1 Land Values

Jackson Takach is the Chief Economist for Farmer Mac. If you have missed previous episodes, Mac Christian talks with Jackson once per quarter to ask for his insight on what we see in the land markets around the United States and what we can expect in the coming months. As one of the top minds today in agricultural economics of the United States, Jackson’s observations are something you should make the time to listen to. Today, we are talking about what we expect for the 2024 land market as well as a unique idea; the possibility of soybeans and corn to drive fuel production for industrial machinery and airliners. Get more insights from Farmer Mac Buy, Sell, Auction, or Lease Land

Feb 15, 202455 min

S2 Ep 80Midwest Farmland Values in 2024, with Dr. Gary Schnitkey

What is going to happen in agricultural land values in 2024? Today, we’ve got somebody who can give you insight into the year ahead. Dr. Gary Schnitkey is a professor at the University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences for Agricultural & Consumer Economics. He is also the Soybean Industry Chair in Agricultural Strategy. Dr. Schnitkey has a Ph.D., in Agricultural Economics, an M.S., in Agricultural Economics, B.S. in agricultural Finance. Dr Schnitkey is one of the United States premiere minds on agriculture economics, specifically in the Midwest. He has spent the last couple of decades educating farmers, ranchers, and academics on the economics of agriculture. As we find out in this episode, he has been speaking less lately, which makes this interview extra special. Read about Dr. Gary Schnitkey Buy, Sell, Auction, or Lease Land

Feb 9, 202451 min

S2 Ep 79Zillow's Acquisition of FUB: Discussion With FUB CMO, Steve Pacinelli

Late in 2023, Zillow made headlines with the acquisition of Follow Up Boss, now rebranded as FUB. An acquisition involving $400 million in initial cash consideration and up to $100 million in potential cash earnout tends to make the news. Today, we are talking with Steve Pacinelli, Chief Marketing Officer for Follow Up Boss, about this acquisition and what it will mean for current and future customers of Follow Up Boss. This is a bit of a break from our normal routine. We are usually here to talk about land, but this is something that impacts the entire real estate industry. Is Zillow going to be using our hard-earned data for their own purposes? Is FUB going to be dismantled and cannibalized by one of the largest names in real estate? Listen and find out! Check out Follow Up Boss/FUB Buy, Sell, Auction, or Lease Land

Feb 2, 202443 min

S2 Ep 78Land Tax Strategies You Should Know About

Benjamin Franklin once stated, “Our new Constitution is now established, everything seems to promise it will be durable; but, in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” Yes, it’s everybody’s favorite time of the year, tax season. Today, we are going to discuss how these certainties play into your land strategy as well as your life planning. Clint Flowers is a managing broker for National Land Realty and happens to be one of the most successful land real estate professionals in the United States over the past decade. Helping clients understand taxes and land ownership strategies is a huge part of his success and he is here today to help you understand how some of these strategies work. Contact Clint Flowers Buy, Sell, Auction, or Lease Land

Jan 26, 202445 min

S2 Ep 771031 Exchanges: Your Questions Answered

Terri Jensen is one of only 14 Accredited Land Consultants in Minnesota out of an industry consisting of over eighteen thousand agents. She is a past president of the Realtor’s Land Institute, a member of various planning commissions, a former Vice President of Real Estate/Appraisal Operations, an adjunct professor for the University of Nebraska, an advisory panel member for Women in Leadership, and a highly successful managing broker. There’s more credentials in her resume but you get the idea, Terri knows what she is talking about when it comes to land real estate. Mac Christian talks with her today to talk about the ins and outs of 1031 exchanges. If you are interested in land, you’ll learn something during this interview. Contact Terri Jensen Buy, Sell, Auction, or Lease Land

Jan 19, 202448 min

S2 Ep 76What It Takes To Make It As A Land Real Estate Agent

Today Mac Christian is talking to a National Land Realty out of Oklahoma, Dillon Smith. Dillon is relatively new to land sales but don’t let that fool you. He is a fifth-generation farmer who has a passion for land. After a budding science career, Dillon went back to his agricultural roots and now helps residents of Oklahoma buy and sell farms and recreational tracts. This episode is a great insight on what it takes to make it as a land real estate agent as well as some entertaining stories from the field. Contact Dillon Smith Buy, Sell, Auction, or Lease Land

Jan 14, 202439 min