If you’re buying or selling a home in Lake City this year, you’re probably already familiar with the terms buyer’s market and seller’s market. But what is a stratified market? Here’s what you need to know. What is a Stratified Real Estate Market? A stratified real estate market is an area that’s neither a buyer’s […]
Should You Offer a Discount When You Sell an Outdated Home?
If you’re like most people selling a home in North Florida – whether it’s on a farm or an equestrian property or it’s in a subdivision, you know you need it to look its best. But what if you don’t have the cash on-hand for updates? Should you offer a discount when you sell an […]
Should You Perform a Web Soil Survey?
Whether you’re a new farmer, or you’ve been farming for years, a Web Soil Survey (WSS) allows you to obtain a wealth of information about a property that you may be considering buying, renting, or looking to manage more efficiently. What Is a WSS? The WSS is a web application that’s operated by the USDA […]
Can Shade Hurt Your Crops?
Hills, trees, and buildings can cause shade along the edges of your vegetable production fields and spell disaster for your crops. Shade problems that may not be so noticeable during the summer months can become more apparent as the year draws on because the sun sits lower in the sky. Slowed Growth and Reduced Yield […]
Your North Florida Farm Search: 3 Questions to Ask (Part 2)
Once you’ve narrowed your options down to a few properties that might work for you, it’s time to consider the logistics and lifestyle changes that owning one of them might entail. For example, how far from town are you willing to live? How far are you willing to commute for work, or to shop for […]
Your Farm Search: 3 Questions to Ask (Part 1)
Buying farmland isn’t the same as purchasing a suburban home on a lot. There are many more factors to consider, like infrastructure, the connection of utilities, fencing, distance, size, and profitability. But if you’re prepared to ask the right questions you can successfully navigate the process and end up with a property that is just […]
Ready to Buy a Farm: 3 Questions to Ask (Part 1)
Buying farmland isn’t the same as purchasing a suburban home on a lot. There are many more factors to consider, like infrastructure, the connection of utilities, fencing, distance, size, and profitability. But if you’re prepared to ask the right questions you can successfully navigate the process and end up with a property that is just […]
Ready to Buy a Farm? 3 Things to Consider
You’ve always dreamed of owning a farm and now you’re ready to make your move. But how large or small should your property be? Where do you go to qualify for a loan? And what should you look for when identifying a viable piece of land? Consider these three things. The Livestock You Intend to […]
Should You Buy Mortgage Points?
When you’re buying land for sale in North Florida, you’ll have to make some big decisions – and one of those decisions could be related to whether you should buy mortgage points. Here’s what you need to know. Related: What are mortgage points? Should You Buy Mortgage Points? When it comes to making big decisions […]
What Are Mortgage Points?
If you’re like most people who are thinking about buying land for sale in North Florida, you’re probably kicking around the idea of getting a mortgage – and that’s great. Most people do! But if you’re also like most people, you don’t know all the ins and outs of mortgages. (That’s fine, too – that’s […]
