A complete guide to the steps forward and capital gains tax implications Inheriting farmland from an estate after losing a loved one is a major responsibility after an already difficult time for a family. After helping hundreds of families through
When considering hiring a farm manager to professionally manage your farm or a farm that has been in your family for a long time, the first questions that often come up are: What does a farm manager do? Can I
Selling your family farm in Iowa brings up a lot of emotions. This land might have been in your family for generations, or perhaps you inherited it and feel overwhelmed about where to start. The good news is that Iowa
Land ownership affects every part of buying, selling, and managing property. The way you set up ownership determines who controls the land, how you can pass it on, what taxes you pay, and who handles problems that come up. Each
A land appraisal determines how much your property is worth in today’s market. This process differs from what happens when someone appraises a house because land brings its own set of variables and challenges. Property appraisals become especially important in
Buying or selling land is different from your typical house transaction. You need an agent who knows what they are talking about when it comes to soil types, CRP contracts, and local market trends. Most residential agents can tell you
In March 2025, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed LB187 into law. This law brought major changes to Nebraska’s land laws. This law will start on July 1, 2025. Some parts will begin on January 1, 2026. It affects how real
My name is Pat Lentz, Central Iowa Land Specialist with High Point Land Company. I hope everyone is staying dry and keeping cool. We have been seeing some nice rain totals in central Iowa, and the furnace is going to
Hello, my name is Pat Lentz, Central Iowa Land Specialist with High Point Land Company. Today, I’d like to provide a brief market update with a special focus on Story County, Iowa, highlighting why it continues to be a strong
Koby Rickertsen Land Specialist & Broker NE, CO, SD, KS, OK, MO, WI, AR, WY In the world of land use and wildlife policy, few topics spark as much debate as managed grazing in sagebrush country. For many years, people
