Smart guides to land, property and real estate investing
A USDA final rule effective Nov. 9, 2026 excludes real estate commissions from the 6% seller concession cap on guaranteed rural home loans. Here is…
Yes, land can be financed, but usually not with a standard 30-year mortgage. Common options include land or lot loans from local banks and credit…
Sometimes. A landowner generally does not have to let a neighbor cross their land unless a legal right of access exists, such as a recorded…
Yes. Vacant land can be bought in a 1031 exchange, and land can also be sold as the relinquished property, as long as both properties…
Freddie Mac's 30-year fixed rate fell to 7.18% on Nov. 5, 2026, down from 7.24%. Here's what it means for monthly payments, land loans and…
A USDA final rule effective Nov. 9, 2026 excludes real estate commissions from the 6%…
Land banking can be a patient, legitimate strategy or a high-pressure scheme selling plots that will never be built on. Here is how the real version works, what the wait…
Raw land costs less up front but is harder to finance, slower to sell and full of unknowns. Here is how it compares with improved land on price, loans, holding…