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An Ounce of Gold or an Acre of Land?

July 22, 2011 26 Comments

Yesterday I noticed that the price of gold has risen to $1600 per ounce, and the thought struck me that land in my part of west Alabama is selling for approximately the same price per acre.

Poorly Coordinated Public Policy for Bioenergy Sends Mixed Signals to Timberland Owners

July 6, 2011 1 Comment

The ability to harness forest resources for bioenergy, in its simplest form, is just a match, some kindling, and a few logs away.

Timber Value 101 for Land Buyers

June 28, 2011 7 Comments

Recently I had a question from a buyer relating to the standing timber on a property and how it affects the value of the parcel.

US Wood Biofuel Production: Implications for Timberland Investors

June 14, 2011 2 Comments

How might wood bioefuel projects affect wood demand and timber markets for timberland investors in the United States?

Improving Your Chances of LANDing a Loan

June 7, 2011 0 Comments

You’ve certainly heard about (or experienced) the reduction in available credit for land purchases. There is still ample money available for higher-quality loans—loans with large down payments, consistent and…