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Potential Risks of Buying Vacant Land

Potential Risks of Buying Vacant Land

Investing in vacant land can seem like a promising opportunity, but it’s crucial to understand the challenges that come with it. This type of investment involves unique risks that could impact the profitability and viability of your purchase if not carefully evaluated. For commercial land, zoning restrictions often pose significant hurdles. These regulations strictly govern […]

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Canadian Farmland Asset Manager Opening New Doors

Canadian Farmland Asset Manager Opening New Doors

A Manitoba-based startup in asset management is opening new doors for investment in Canadian farmland. TerraGen Technology Group is developing an innovative financing model to support farm expansion. “Most farmers who approach us face the same challenge: they can’t afford to buy the land they need today, but they can’t afford to lose it either,”

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The Land Broker Co-op is Proud to Announce October 2022 as National Land Investment Month!

The Land Broker Co-op is Proud to Announce October 2022 as National Land Investment Month!

October 2022 is National Land Investment month! A month-long focus on LAND as an investment-grade asset class. New and seasoned investors alike will be given a unique opportunity to deepen their understanding of land as an asset class thanks to a new initiative from The Land Broker Co-Op. Backed by Land Broker magazine and a

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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!

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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Historic Climbing Arrow Ranch has sold!

Swan Land Company and Premier Land Company, both located in Bozeman, announce that the Climbing Arrow Ranch has sold to an undisclosed buyer. Mike Swan, owner and managing broker of Swan Land Company, represented the seller. Bryce Connery of Premier Land Company represented the buyer. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. The Ranch was listed in April 2021 for $136,250,000, making it the most expensive ranch transaction in the history of the state of Montana and within the top ten most expensive in the United States.

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Featured Member – Craig Townsend

Craig Townsend farm and ranch experience has a long family history. He proudly continues that heritage through ownership in his family’s farm and ranch now under its six generation of management. The values of integrity and a strong work ethic learned from his agricultural background has never escaped Craig. This is evidenced in his procurement of an appointment to the United States Naval Academy, where Craig excelled earning a Bachelor of Science in Economics. Acknowledged for his leadership, he fulfilled several roles throughout his service around the world earning recognition for his efforts. Craig is a decorated veteran, with over 11 years of military service.

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How Biden’s Tax Plan Could Affect the Land Market

President Joe Biden’s policies and tax plans, which still need to pass Congress and be subject to extensive amendments, can have a significant impact on those purchasing or selling land, as well as those exploiting land for commercial or recreational activities. Those affected include, contractors, property managers, tenants, employees, lenders, buyers and investors.

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