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Comparing Types of Houses for your Rural Land

Comparing Types of Houses for your Rural Land

Wondering what type of house to build on your rural land? We compare 13 different housing styles to consider for your homestead/hobby...

Land Buying Tips: Practical Advice For FirstTime Buyers

Land Buying Tips: Practical Advice For First-Time Buyers

The pandemic has sparked a huge increase in rural land sales to first-time land buyers. If you're thinking of buying land, or have already started...

How to Read a Topograpic Map

How to Read a Topograpic Map

Map reading is a dying art, but it is an essential skill for navigating the great outdoors and for assessing large parcels of rural acreage before...

15 Reasons Country Life Beats City Life HandsDown

15 Reasons Country Life Beats City Life Hands-Down

If you’re thinking of moving outside the city, you probably have a lot of questions about what it will be like. This article paints a picture of...

What Land Owners Need to know about Well Installation

What Land Owners Need to know about Well Installation

Being on a well is a lot different than relying on city water. Read on to learn the basics on groundwater wells, from how they're installed to tips...

Everything You Need to Know About Septic Systems

Everything You Need to Know About Septic Systems

Learning about septic systems can be overwhelming, especially if you've never owned one before. Here, we break down the nitty-gritty on installing...

How Much Is Forested Land Worth? (the answer may surprise you)

How Much Is Forested Land Worth? (the answer may surprise you)

Some land buyers shy away from wooded lots because of the work or unknowns involved with clearing. However, the value in forests can lead to an...

Tax Benefits of Owning Rural Land

Tax Benefits of Owning Rural Land

There are a number of tax exemptions and benefits available to rural landowners. It comes down to understanding the codes in your specific area.

On A (Butterfly) Wing and a Prayer: Finding the Perfect Land in Rural Louisiana

On A (Butterfly) Wing and a Prayer: Finding the Perfect Land in Rural Louisiana

We're all in need of a feel good story these days! Meet the Ordoynes, a Louisiana family who made the move from city life to country life with a lot...

Thinking of Moving to the Country? Here's How to Get Started

Thinking of Moving to the Country? Here's How to Get Started