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…
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…
What Is an Infill Lot in Real Estate? Definition, Examples and How to Find One
By Nick · Updated November 2, 2026 An infill lot is a vacant or underused parcel inside an area that is already built up, with streets, utilities, and neighbors on…