Land for Sale

Mon November 23rd

Grand Daughter on the rifle. She is a good shot if we would leave here alone and let her shoot! ... See MoreSee Less

Fri November 20th

Tomorrow starts the orange invasion. You would think everybody in Alabama is a UT fan. We know that ain’t right!

All fun aside, do not forget to stress hunter safety with rifles, ladder and climbing stands and don’t forget to have a first aid kit close by. When youngsters are present do not assume that they know anything. The same goes for their fathers who think they know everything too!

I know everybody gets tired of me being the safety police and the shooting range ass but far too many accidents have happened that ruin lives. I can’t help my training and experiences.

Treat every weapon...I still dont call it a gun as that is an artillery piece, as if it is always loaded.

In south Alabama remember that 2020 has brought strife and many are working in the woods cruising timber or trying to get storm damage recovered. Hunters be patient as deer hunting does not come first in times like this. Your lease payments do not give you ownership rights even if you think it might.

That’s all. Enjoy and never forget gun and tree stand safety. ... See MoreSee Less

Sun November 15th

Last Friday I was invited to present a program on setting up and administering timber sales and Before and After timber appraisals for timber casualty loss reporting.
Presented by the AFOA, a major state forest land owner advocate group. The program drew a good crowd and I got to see some old friends, clients and met some new people.
Thanks to Scotch Land Management for allowing us to use their pavilion on Asbury Road east of Grove Hill in Whatley in Clarke County, Alabama.
I always learn more than I deliver when I do these programs. ... See MoreSee Less

Sun November 15th

Riding partner all day yesterday. Planting our fields real late due to storms. Running chain saws clearing roads , dragging a harrow and on werewolf patrol. Nothing more fun than grandchildren who love the woods! ... See MoreSee Less

Fri October 30th

Happy birthday Tyler! ... See MoreSee Less

Thu October 29th

Hope that most DON’T need to consider this option but I am sure there are many now after ZETA that do need to think about this.
Please share so folks will know about timber casualty losses.
Call us if we can help. ... See MoreSee Less

Fri October 23rd

Timber casualty losses at the worst time for salvage recovery. Options may still be available to help in your recovery efforts. ... See MoreSee Less

Tue October 13th

We pride ourselves in working with the complicated tracts where one has to look way out of the box to find solutions!
We have sold most of the land we have and need more tracts and buyers to work with!
Thanks ... See MoreSee Less

Sun September 20th

Phone calls coming again unfortunately regarding timber damage assessments as a result of hurricane Sally.
Casualty losses are based on a Before and After Timber appraisal. The difference between the two is the estimated loss. The loss is limited to your cost basis and the damage will be variable depending on the stand type.
If you inherited or bought timberland recently you may have a cost basis that will make a casualty loss feasible. If your basis was not established when you acquired a tract a cost basis reconstruction can be made.
As We mentioned in previous posts timber salvage opportunities will be worse than in any storm event since Fredric in 1979 due to the timber market conditions as of the date of Sally’s attack.
Call us if you have any questions on timber casualty loss appraisals.
Check with your accountant and if you need our assistance give us a call. ... See MoreSee Less

Thu September 3rd

Steering to remote tracts by GPS, travelling across woods roads that have not been maintained, trying to study the big picture on a tract by tract basis and making the right calls to assist a client is interesting work but challenging to say the least! ... See MoreSee Less

Mon August 31st

Sometimes a real estate post needs to be sidelined for other matters.

It’s the last day of August. While September is hot when I hear the cicada’s start up I know there is hope.

Prayers for those who have no power, water and having to dine on MRE’s.

I remember my house in what then was the country after Hurricane Frederic. We were out of power for twenty days. I recall with fondness having to get creek water to flush commodes.

I also recall sitting on top of my house and issuing a special salute when Jimmy Carter flew over in a chopper.

Chopper blade whop, whop and devastation made my mind drift to a time and place far away!

Pray for those in the combat zones of Louisiana and Texas! ... See MoreSee Less

Fri August 28th

Spent the last two days looking at multiple tracts in a land sale package scattered in six counties in south Alabama. 600 miles covered, running multiple gps type devices, steering to grid coordinates, opening gates, woods road riding and tired out after getting home at 9:30 last night.
Reminder to owners to examine external property factors as much as the tracts under consideration for purchase. See the forest for the trees is the watch word!.
External factors put the hurt on several tracts in the package. Access, tract size, logging chance, terrain, angry neighbors and topography will be major factors in our recommendations to our client. All part of a due diligence study that is critical in multiple tract sales. ... See MoreSee Less

Mon August 24th

Land is a great investment hedge in volatile times. This is also Baldwin County one of the fastest growing counties in Alabama.
Great get away place too for hunting and recreation. So surprised that it is still available.
Please share and help us find a buyer. It’s time to buy this tract! ... See MoreSee Less

Mon August 24th

What a way to spend a Saturday during Dog Days. So nice to be able to see through the timber for a change. ... See MoreSee Less

Fri August 21st

Worst nightmare in our market today. This image brings back memories of me cruising downed timber after too many hurricanes. Trees under compression, breaking out the calipers for dbh measurements with a tree flat on the ground and slow going trying to get to a plot.
Hope my post hurricane timber cruising days are over! ... See MoreSee Less

Wed August 19th

If this is of interest let us know. Hope you will share too to get other feedback! ... See MoreSee Less

Tue August 18th

Please share with friends who may be looking for land near Coffeeville, Alabama. Priced below market due to woods road access across others. This is common in the country but it is what it is! ... See MoreSee Less

Wed August 12th

Good event! ... See MoreSee Less

Sun August 9th

Just a reminder for hunting season. Kids, ladies and anyone who wants to learn to shoot. Teach em right! Handguns to Barrett 50’s....same principles apply! ... See MoreSee Less

Fri August 7th

Heading out today to check out a large tract timber cruise and appraisal project in Washington County, Alabama.
It will be hot for sure and I don’t think the dogs in this picture would want to get off the porch. These dogs probably stay inside with the AC anyway! Smart dogs! ... See MoreSee Less

Fri July 31st

This is a followup up to the previous post on land divisions and undivided interest issues we often encounter! ... See MoreSee Less

Fri July 31st

Thought the following two posts might be interesting and informative! ... See MoreSee Less

Thu July 16th

Need your input and help.
Most know that in appraisal projects and analysis ( yes, I didn’t retire) that paired sales analysis is a method to isolate the impact of a value component.
Many know as well that we often value and sell tracts that have no legal access.
We are doing a study on riverfront recreational tracts to estimate the discount for having no legal ingress and egress.
We know from experience that in most situations an adjoining owner is in the first tier of potential buyers.
We need actual transaction data. Your input will be held in confidence as a summary will be all we will be putting in our report.
Hope to hear from you! ... See MoreSee Less

Thu July 2nd

It seems that if there is a way for something to get screwed up it will! Any comments or feedback appreciated. ... See MoreSee Less