Can You Deny Access to Landlocked Property? Easements, Rights and Options
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…
Can You Deny Access to Landlocked Property? Easements, Rights and Options
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 easement, an easement by necessity,…
Can You Buy Vacant Land in a 1031 Exchange? Rules, Deadlines and Pitfalls
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 are held for investment or…
Are Mortgage Rates Still Falling? The 30-Year Rate Drops to 7.18% on November 5, 2026, Its Third Straight Weekly Decline, and What It Means for Payments and Land Loans
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 buyers.
How to Sell Plots of Land: Splitting Acreage Into Lots, Approvals and Pricing
By Nick · Updated October 29, 2026 To sell plots of land, you first need each plot to be a legal, separately sellable parcel, which usually means getting a land…
How to Sell a Vacant Lot by Owner: Pricing, Marketing, Contracts and Closing
By Nick · Updated October 29, 2026 To sell a vacant lot by owner, confirm your title and lot details, price it against recent lot sales nearby, prepare a clear…
Why Did Mortgage Applications Fall Even as Rates Eased? MBA Says Demand Dropped 1.2% in Late October 2026 With the 30-Year Rate at 7.30%, and What It Means for Land Buyers
MBA says mortgage applications fell 1.2% in the week ending October 30, 2026, even as the 30-year rate eased to 7.30%. Here's what it means for land buyers.
What Is the Process of Selling Land? 7 Steps From Pricing to Closing
By Nick · Updated November 6, 2026 Selling land usually follows seven steps: gather your ownership documents, research value and set a price, decide whether to use an agent, sell…
Is Home Construction Slowing Down? US Construction Spending Falls 1.9% in September 2026 as Residential Drops 5.5%, and What It Means for Land Buyers and Builders
Census says US construction spending fell 1.9% in September 2026, led by a 5.5% residential drop while new single-family held flat. Here's what it means for land buyers.
How Much Money Do You Need to Buy Land and Build a House? Cash Budget, Land and Construction Loan Down Payments, Reserves and When Each Payment Is Due
By Nick · Updated November 6, 2026 To buy land and build a house, you need enough cash for the land down payment (often 20% to 50% with a land…
Which Lots Are Best Suited for Infill Development? Types, Red Flags and Scoring
By Nick · Updated October 29, 2026 The lots best suited for infill development are usually ones that already have street frontage and nearby utilities, zoning that allows the use…