Land means something different to everyone. For some, it’s a business. For others, it’s a place that holds a lifetime of memories. But for most folks I work with, it’s both. It’s also a lot to manage—mowing/bush hogging, road maintenance, repairs and upkeep of homes and cabins… the list goes on. And when life changes, […]
Have you ever wondered whether it’s possible to grow a productive organic vegetable garden right in your Alabama backyard? The answer is YES. Whether you own a large tract of land, have a small backyard, a terrace, or even just a few containers by your back door, the journey from garden to table is very […]
Tips to Pass Down Land in Alabama—Without Passing on Headaches By Eddie Stone, Land Realtor & Registered Forester When it comes to owning rural property in Alabama, land isn’t just an asset—it’s a legacy. Families often dream of passing it down to children or grandchildren, but without a clear plan, their land can become more […]
How Land Realtors like myself Use LiDAR to Sell Property (And How You Can Understand the Map) If you’re buying or selling land, you may come across something called a LiDAR map. It might look like a shaded or color image of the land—but it’s much more than a pretty picture. The ones I use […]
When I work with landowners, whether as their Land Realtor or Consulting Forester, our first conversation always revolves around their objectives. The two most common goals are timber production and enhancing wildlife habitat. While these goals may seem conflicting, with a bit of planning, you can achieve both. If your objective is timber management, a […]
You looked for land for sale for a long time. Spent a lot of time, energy, and money and finally purchased that perfect tract of land for you and your family. What’s one of the first things you should do? If the property has any timber you should establish your timber basis, providing you didn’t […]
I’ve worked with a lot of clients over the years guiding them through the process of selling their land. The buyers share their thoughts when I’m showing the property. First and foremost…it’s not what they see it’s what they don’t see. They do not need to see immediate cleanup. Old abandoned homes and barns are […]
In the past 12 months lots of things have changed, rising interest rates, global supply chain disruptions, rampant inflation, and the war in Ukraine. How has that impacted the land market in Alabama? From what I’m seeing there has not been a decrease in land prices. There is a significant decrease in inventory. So, if […]
For our latest outdoor adventure, my wife, Jamie, and I decided to head up to northeastern Tennessee to enjoy the water and fall colors. We stayed at Norris Dam State Park which sits on Norris Reservoir. Construction of the dam started in 1933 and was the first project by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and […]
This past June, Great Southern Land hosted an exhibitor booth at the Alabama State BAR Convention in Destin, Florida. The emerald beaches were beautiful. My wife, Jamie, and I are always looking for some destination that is undisturbed and off the beaten path. Once the conference was over, we took off heading east along the […]