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The Big Bad Developer

May 15, 2012 0 Comments

Technology is awesome. For example, the pinpoint accuracy of storm data can save a family in Kansas because they watched the radar and saw that a F-4 tornado was bearing right…

Timber in Turmoil and Wood Bioenergy “Shake Out”

May 8, 2012 0 Comments

While trees continue to grow, timberland values and a trickle of wood bioenergy projects continue to fall. In the market, timberland investors struggle with current valuations and…

Land Appraisals – A Lender’s Perspective

April 18, 2012 1 Comment

If you’ve ever used real estate as collateral for a loan, you were likely required to have the property appraised. Understanding how a land lender uses an appraisal is important for…

Stumpage Prices, Timber REITs and Timberland Ownership: 2012-2014 Outlook

April 10, 2012 0 Comments

As of April 5th, 2012, publicly-traded timberland-owning REITs posted YTD returns of nearly 10%, according to the Forisk Timber REIT (FTR) Index.

7 Serious Questions to Ask When Buying Farmland

March 27, 2012 4 Comments

There are several articles here on LandThink about how to go about buying land in general. Many are geared towards residential building lots or recreational hunting land or timberland.