What are some signs you’ve connected with a bad real estate broker? Poor Communication Communication is key. If you’re trying to get your broker on the phone and it seems like they never answer, that’s a sign they’re probably not the best person for the job. You shouldn’t have to wait hours or days for… Read more »
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Tips for Selling Timberland Land
If you’ve been paying attention to the news, you’ll know that prices for lumber have gone up, to the point where new homes cost more because the wood to make them costs more nowadays. If you have a timberland property that you’re thinking of selling, now’s a good time to sell it! Metcalf Land Company… Read more »
What Are the Benefits of Owning a Vacant Lot in South Carolina?
Metcalf Land Company has been bringing together Upstate South Carolina landowners and land buyers for decades. From a few acres to tens of thousands of acres, Metcalf Land Company handles a wide variety of land brokerage deals. One of the things people come to Metcalf Land Company looking for is vacant lots. Now why would… Read more »
How to Properly Maintain an Equestrian Property
Do you have an equestrian property or you’ve been thinking of acquiring one? How can you best maintain an equestrian property? Pasture Management Pay attention to pasture management, such that you can utilize the idea of rotational grazing which allows pasture to rest (and gives manure time to break down). Basically, you should give grass… Read more »
How to Properly Manage a Timberland Property
Timberland property is good for investors who want to diversify their portfolio of holdings. Timberland ownership is considered a hard asset investment based on the physical and economic growth of trees. It is a secure and sustainable investment opportunity that can also be enjoyed by owners and their guests. Timberland properties are often used for… Read more »
Reasons to Invest in South Carolina Hunting Land
Have you ever thought of buying hunting land? What are some reasons to consider owning your own hunting land? Finding a Great Area Say you’d like to start small… you could buy yourself a small tract of land for hunting. If you do that, try and find a spot that adjoins a larger parcel owned… Read more »
The Advantages of a Conservation Easement in South Carolina
Conservation easements are legal agreements that permanently protect the “conservation values” of a property—riparian area, habitat and unique ecosystems, farmland and prime soils, and scenic “viewsheds” from public areas such as adjoining roads. These easements can be tailored to meet the needs of landowners and their heirs, even allowing for future development in designated areas. … Read more »
How to Make a Sound Land Buying Decision
Be Ready for the Give and Take Most people do not want to live a life of regrets, right? And one of the biggest buying decisions of a person’s life is when they buy property such as land or a house. These “big purchases” can feel overwhelming, and there can be some second guessing involved…. Read more »
Investment Land Misconceptions
Have you been thinking about investing in land? What are some myths about land investment? You Need A Lot of Money For starters, most people assume you need a lot of money to invest in land. They think, “It’s only for wealthy people.” That’s not true! Just like with anything, there are various parcels of… Read more »
What is a Perc Test?
If you’re buying land, how much do you really know about that land? Sure, there’s the above ground part you can see with your own eyes, but what about what’s underneath? Perhaps you should have a perc test done. An Overview of a Perc Test What is a perc test (aka perk test or percolation… Read more »