How Does Weather Affect Solar Panels?
Are you thinking about installing a solar panel system and wondering how the weather affects their efficiency? For most of us, we are used to regular conventional power that is… Read more »
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Questions to Ask Yourself Before Purchasing Your Homestead Property
So, you want to build a homestead? You want to live a self-sufficient life? You want to get off grid? Sounds great! I mean living off the land, really putting… Read more »
The Pros and Cons of Living Off-Grid
Off-grid living. It certainly sounds great. When you really think about it, how nice would it be to unplug from the world? Get away from the hustle and bustle. Wouldn’t… Read more »
Want to Get Out of the City…. Here are some Top Hacks for Living Off Grid
So you’ve finally done it!! You’ve decided to get the heck out of the city and go off the grid! Congratulations! No more traffic, noisy neighbors, or stress! Your days… Read more »
What Is Land Banking and is it a Good Strategy For You?
What the heck is Land Banking you might ask? Well let me start off with a brief description for you: The simple explanation is that instead of putting your hard… Read more »
The ABC’s of Using Owner Financing for Raw Land
If you have been thinking about a solid financial investment in your future, then you have probably been researching property investment. Buying raw land is a great strategy to increase… Read more »
Top 5 Things to Do in Otero County New Mexico with Family & Friends
Otero County New Mexico is a county with a vast array of terrain and landscapes. It includes elevations of almost 12,000 feet, waterless desert, and tree covered mountains. If you… Read more »
Is Investing in Land When the Economy is Down a Good Idea?
We all know that our economy has suffered a great deal in 2020. Covid-19 came through and turned the entire year upside down. Although many have suffered financially during this… Read more »
Zoning: What is it and How to Find the Rules and Regulations
In your search for the perfect piece of land, you probably have ideas for everything you want to do on it. Maybe you dreamt of the perfect mid-size cabin… Read more »
Mobile, Manufactured, and Modular Homes – What is the Difference?!
Have you ever wondered WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE in mobile, manufactured, or modular homes? AREN’T THEY ALL THE SAME? We are often asked by our buyers whether or not mobile… Read more »
What You Need to Know About Surveying Your Land
Are you looking to purchase land in the near future, or have you just bought land and wondering where to start to make sure you are following all the right… Read more »
The Pros and Cons of Tiny Homes
One of the questions we get asked quite a bit is if a property is zoned to allow tiny homes. Sometimes a county or subdivision may have restrictions or covenants… Read more »
Top 3 Fishing Spots in Navajo County
Fishing might not be what pops into your head when you think of Arizona….. But maybe it should be! There are several rivers and reservoirs in Navajo county that are… Read more »
3 Fishing Spots near Saguache County That You CANNOT Miss!
Numerous scenic small lakes above 10,000 feet in elevation provide excellent fishing for cutthroat, rainbow and brook trout. Trout in these pristine waters can be temperamental when feeding conditions are… Read more »
The Beginners Guide to Fishing in Costilla County
You can fish in Colorado without a license during the first week of June. For the remainder of the year, a Colorado fishing license is required. A one-day license is… Read more »
The Best Investment on Earth is…. EARTH!!!
If you want to start investing your hard earned money, then make sure you invest in something that is PROVEN to stand the test of time…. PROPERTY! Investing in vacant… Read more »
How Much Does Electricity Cost on Off Grid Land?
So you’ve found the perfect plot of land, but theres just one issue: there are no utility connections. Building a new house on your own land is a very exciting… Read more »
What To Do In Saguache County, Colorado
Nestled between the Sangre de Cristo mountain range to the east and the San Juan range to the west, Saguache County, pronounced Sa-watch, rises to an elevation of 7800 feet,… Read more »
Adventures You Cannot Miss in Navajo County AZ
Navajo County is in northern Arizona, and is exactly what you think of when you think of the American West. The Eagles song, “Take It Easy” which was written by… Read more »
What To Hunt (& Where To Hunt) In Costilla County, CO
Costilla County, couched within the San Luis Valley in south-central Colorado, stretches over almost 1,227 square miles. With the arrival of Europeans in the late 1600s, it became formally established… Read more »
What Kyle Said
One of the biggest joys I receive in this business is hearing back from my clients. Kyle bought land from me in Klamath County, Oregon. He’s a hard working business… Read more »
What to Look For in Off -The- Grid Land (And 5 Things to Pack When You Visit)
Today, more and more people search for ways to live off the grid every year. And with growing city crowds, it’s no wonder. New York packs over eight million people… Read more »
How Do We Make a Land Deal? (Hint: It Must Be Legal!)
I find that many folks are skeptical in dealing with a random dude (or gal) that they found on Facebook or Craigslist or wherever land is sold. They may be… Read more »
Beginner’s Guide to Gettin’ Off The Grid
If you want to get off the grid, you’re not alone. According to Home Power Magazine, an estimated 180,000 families live off the grid in the United States. Globally, the… Read more »
Solar Energy Pros and Cons: What You Need to Know for Your Remote Property
You’re excited. You finally found the perfect piece of land, away from the crowded city, to build your vacation retreat. Or, maybe you want to move there year-round to savor… Read more »
5 Great Campfire Recipes
If you think cooking over a campfire is only hot dogs and baked bean then I have good news for you! There is SO much more you can make that… Read more »
How to Buy Land: 7 Essential Buying Tips
This is the time; you’re ready to buy raw land. You’ve dreamed of finding a piece of land to build a new life. Far from the city’s light pollution, you… Read more »