Author name: Charles Adams

Charles Adams is the Chief Operating Officer of Land Broker MLS, where he oversees daily operations and strategic growth. With hands-on experience in land transactions, rural property markets, and real estate operations, he contributes expert insights to help buyers, sellers, and investors make informed decisions.

Guest Post – Market Conditions, 2025 Historical Perspective and the 2026 Outlook for Ranch Land Buyers and Sellers

Guest Post – Market Conditions, 2025 Historical Perspective and the 2026 Outlook for Ranch Land Buyers and Sellers

Buying Land Ranches Farms / /

Prepared by: Mason & Morse Ranch Company Lead market analysis: Bart Miller, ALC Regional market contribution: Zurick Labrier, ALC Texas High Plains, Texas Panhandle and Oklahoma Panhandle Research period: Calendar year 2025 through July 2026 Research cutoff: July 2026 Last updated: July 2026 Report Contents Introduction Executive Summary Key Findings National Agricultural Land Benchmarks How […]

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12 Land Loan Types and Which One Is Right for Your Property?

12 Land Loan Types and Which One Is Right for Your Property?

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Buying land is exciting, but financing it is often more complicated than buying a house. Unlike traditional home mortgages, land loans are based on the property’s intended use, its current level of development, and the lender’s assessment of risk. The loan that makes sense for a build-ready homesite may not be the right fit for

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12 Clues a Property Has Serious Development Potential

12 Clues a Property Has Serious Development Potential

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Some properties seem ordinary at first glance. Others have the characteristics that developers actively seek, often years before construction begins.Whether you’re an investor, developer, or landowner, understanding property development potential is essential for identifying land with long-term value. The best development opportunities often share common characteristics, including favorable zoning, nearby infrastructure, buildable terrain, and growing

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13 Ways to Evaluate Raw Acreage Before You Ever Step Foot on It

13 Ways to Evaluate Raw Acreage Before You Ever Step Foot on It

Buying Land Ranches Farms / /

Buying raw land is different from buying a house. There are no walls to inspect or kitchens to remodel. Instead, you’re evaluating access, topography, zoning, utilities, soils, flood risk, and long-term potential. The good news? You can uncover most of this information without ever leaving your desk. A little online research can save you thousands

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9 Types of Acreage Buyers (and How to Choose Which One You Are)

9 Types of Acreage Buyers (and How to Choose Which One You Are)

Buying Land Ranches Farms, Investing / /

Most people don’t buy acreage on a whim; they buy it to solve a problem, support a lifestyle, or build long‑term wealth. Knowing why you’re buying is the single most important step in choosing the right property and avoiding costly regrets. This guide walks through 9 common types of acreage buyers and helps you decide which one

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Co-op Land Pro AI Property Chat Beta Now Live

Co-op Land Pro AI Property Chat Beta Now Live

Co-op News / /

The Co-op has launched the beta release of its Land Pro AI Property Chat across LandBrokerMLS.com. The chat interface now appears on every listing page, allowing visitors to ask questions about a property in real time, such as property use, access, utilities, amenities, and financing, or any additional questions they may have. The goal is simple:

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National Auction Association and U.S. Land Broker Co-op Form Strategic Partnership

National Auction Association and U.S. Land Broker Co-op Form Strategic Partnership

Co-op News, Press Release / /

Nation’s Leading Auction Association Connects 2,500 Certified Professionals with the industry’s top, Member-owned, online land marketplace. OVERLAND PARK, KS – February 17, 2026 – The National Auction Association (NAA), the world’s largest association of auction professionals, today announced a strategic partnership with the Land Broker Co-op that connects the Co-op’s specialized land marketing platform, LandBrokerMLS,

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Additional Reasons that our Section 453 proprietary trust is a better option than a 1031

Additional Reasons that our Section 453 proprietary trust is a better option than a 1031

Guides / /

Section 453 proprietary trust is a better option to defer taxes than a 1031. I am not going to rehash all the advantages of our trust over a 1031 but am going to discuss some opportunities to get listings because our trust is far more flexible than a 1031. I will put on my John Wayne cowboy hat and ride to the rescue again with some 453 selling opportunities.

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Congratulations to Co-op Members Sam Bowers and Mike Garrett on their 2022 RLI Appointments!

Congratulations to Co-op Members Sam Bowers and Mike Garrett on their 2022 RLI Appointments!

Co-op News, National News, Rural News / /

The REALTORS® Land Institute recently announced their 2022 leadership.

Land Broker Co-op Member Sam Bowers, ALC, was elected National Vice President; and Land Broker Co-op Member Mike Garrett, ALC, was elected At-Large Director.

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