Archive for June, 2009
A Nice Inflation Hedge
Another factor that makes land such an attractive investment today is that it is a hedge on inflation. The recent influx of dollars into circulation spells almost certain doom for the U.S. dollar to continue to inflate and lose its value. However, land is a low-risk option for your money and is not subject to the volatility of the stock market.
Land’s Lasting Legacy
This desire to carve out your own place in the world has been driving the land market in South Texas for several years now because part of appeal is simply the fun that can be had with family and friends on your own land.
Land’s Romantic Appeal
It is certain that the romantic pull of rural land runs deep. Plenty of buyers in the Lone Star state can attest to that, as their insatiable demand for large acreage land is driving the price of Texas land to all-time highs.
Why Buy Land Today? – Levels of Supply
Supply levels are sitting in an excellent space for buyers right now. But beware that the standing inventory levels are flattening as builders have pulled back sharply on construction starts. Therefore the supply of available homes may only be slightly greater than that of balanced markets. This means that sales and prices are very near [...]
Why Buy Land Today? – The Price Is Right
So let’s start with price because it really is the simple answer. In another recent blog post I read – “Why is today any different from a few years ago?” Is this just another ad campaign, conceived by less-than-creative marketing groups, telling ‘Joe Consumer’ that now is the right time to buy? Or a [...]
The Truth Shall Set You Free
People need the truth about what is going on in the real estate market and the financial markets now more than ever. It is demanded by the customer, and it should be in light of all the recent financial turmoil. Who can the customer trust for the facts? Where can they get the full [...]
Land Facts
Here are a few facts about land for you to consider.
Land is the investment vehicle of choice for 2008 and 2009.
According to the USDA, there are 2.2 billion acres in the United States. Of the total amount of land, 1.6 billion acres can be bought and sold.
97% of the United States is designated as rural [...]
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