Real Estate

Conserving land is a permanent decision that effects its use and value forever. Therefore, the process should be governed by intelligent decision-making from the beginning. Here are the four key playe...

The desire to own land has captivated many, and is insatiable in some. I’m a land lover, and along with my family proudly call 1,296 acres of Vermont’s Green Mountains my home. I have a profound love for...

I was raised in Iowa, which ranks first in the nation in corn and soybean production and where over 90 percent of the land is used for agriculture. But I'm hardly a Midwestern farmer's daughter. Truth...

I remember 1994 well. It was the year my wife and I retired. Kim was 37 and I was 47. Although we had sold our business before retiring, it was not the sale of that business that set us free. It was our ...

One of the greatest sports quotes was by hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, who said, "a good hockey player plays where the puck is . . . and a great hockey player plays where the puck is going to be." Great p...

Whether you are in the market to buy a house or considering selling your home, first impressions speak loudly. According to multiple surveys, it's documented that home buyers will make their decision wit...

Many fear that a second-term win by President Barack Obama will signal the end of capitalism. Newsflash: Capitalism has been dead for years. Capitalism did not survive World War I, when that war destroye...

Parents all over the world are trying to figure out exactly how to transfer their wealth, businesses and knowledge to the next generation, but the results are clear. It just isn't happening. These dis...

Sales of vacation and investment homes skyrocketed in 2011, with the combined market share reaching the highest level since 2005, according to the National Association of Realtors. The trend for 2012 Miami ...