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LandThink Summit 2011

Looking for a Sound Investment? Try the LandThink Summit

If you are a land professional, investor or land owner you should make plans to attend the 2011 Landthink Summit at the Gwinnett Center in Atlanta, on September 29.

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Timber REITs Outperformed the S&P 500, Private Timberlands and Other REIT Sectors for 1Q and 2Q 2011. Why?

Timber REITs Outperformed the S&P 500, Private Timberlands and Other REIT Sectors for 1Q and 2Q 2011. Why?

It’s December 31, 2010 and you’re sitting on a pile of cash. Do you invest in the S&P 500, an all-REIT index, private timberlands or publicly-traded timber REITs?

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Comparable or Not? The Shortcomings of the Comparable Sales Appraisal in Rural Real Estate

Comparable or Not? The Shortcomings of the Comparable Sales Appraisal in Rural Real Estate

I realize that what I am about to say is not going to be welcomed by many in the appraisal…

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Y2K-2.0? The Ultimate Practical Guide to Surviving the Unexpected

Y2K-2.0? The Ultimate Practical Guide to Surviving the Unexpected

Remember December 31st, 1999? That was the day before Y2K – and much of the nation…

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How to Blow the Deal – Tips on How NOT to Negotiate

How to Blow the Deal – Tips on How NOT to Negotiate

Over the years in the land industry, I’ve seen some very peculiar methods of negotiating the deal. I’ve even tried a few and succeeded, and tried a few and fell flat on my face.

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