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The Newcomer's Guide to Settling Into the Rural South

The Newcomer's Guide to Settling Into the Rural South

Census data shows that the South is attracting newcomers like never before. Long-time Southerner, outdoorsman and author Jim Mize, shares some tips...

15 Ways an Appraiser Determines Land Value

15 Ways an Appraiser Determines Land Value

An experienced land appraiser explains how he investigates a property to understand what makes it valuable and what detracts from its value.

What to ask when buying land: The Rural Rules

What to ask when buying land: The Rural Rules

The Rural Rules video series is back to go over questions you should ask before buying land.

How a Forester Knows If Trees Are Healthy

How a Forester Knows If Trees Are Healthy

What does a forester look for to know whether a forest is healthy or unhealthy? A forestry expert reviews the signs of great tree health - and signs...

The Pros and Cons of Wetlands

The Pros and Cons of Wetlands

In this edition of The Rural Rules, Jason Shearer explains the good and bad aspects of wetlands, discussing limitations of wetlands as well as the...

How big is an acre of land?  Rethink Rural Blog

How big is an acre of land? | Rethink Rural Blog

A lot of people don't know how big an acre really is, so on this The Rural Rules video, we show you the exact size of an acre.

The Rural Rules teaches how to buy country land

The Rural Rules teaches how to buy country land

Introducing our educational video series, which features an insider's guide to buying and owning rural land.