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[ CONSERVATION ]

Private Investors Protect Vast Forests in U.S. Coal Country Private investors have backed what is one of the largest conservation acquisitions ever in the eastern United States, offering a promising new model to protect land. The Nature Conservancy and partners now control almost 400 square miles of land in three states in the central Appalachian Mountains, traditionally heavily dependent on coal mining. → LandPortal.org/News

[ INDUSTRY]

How Technology Is Reshaping and Reinventing The Real Estate Frontier Property technology, or “PropTech,” is a collective term used to define startups offering technologically innovative products or new business models for the real estate markets. PropTech could even alter who wins and who loses in the real estate profession. → PropTech101.com

[ MARKET]

Everybody Calm Down! This Is NOT 2008 Recently, Realtor.com released the results of a survey that produced three major revelations: 1) 53% of home purchasers (first-time and repeat buyers) currently in the market believe a recession will occur this year or next. 2) 57% believe the next recession will be as bad or worse than 2008. 3) 55% said they would cancel plans to move if a recession occurred. Since we are currently experiencing the longest-ever economic expansion in American history, there is reason to believe a recession could occur in the not-too-distant future. No one can accurately predict when the next recession will occur, but expecting one could possibly take place in the next 18–24 months is understandable. It is, however, important to realize that the impact of a recession on the housing market will in no way resemble 2008. → KeepingCurrentMatters.com

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Brett Favre To Host Hayden Outdoors' "Life on the Land" TV Show In January 2020, Hayden Outdoors launches their new nationally-televised show titled “Life On The Land” on the RFD-TV network. With an emphasis on rural landowners, exclusive ranches and farms for sale and sporting excursions across the country, Hayden Outdoors set-out to find a host with an authentic tie to the great outdoors. “Brett Favre was the perfect fit,” said Dax Hayden. → HaydenOutdoors.com/TV-Show

[ POLITICS]

Congress debates Bureau of Land Management move to Grand Junction In mid-July, it was announced that BLM will move its headquarters and 27 top staffers to Grand Junction. Supporters of the plan, led by Senator Cory Gardner, say it moves decision-making closer to the federal lands that BLM oversees. Critics say the real goal is to cut the size of BLM, effectively weakening the public lands agency. → DenverPost.com

Modern Huntsman: Vol 4 The Women's Issue Modern Huntsman Volume Four is focused on women of the outdoors. Led by a cast of female guest editors, this issue celebrates the accomplishments and stories of extraordinary gentlewomen in hunting, fishing, art, ranching and conservation. The individuals featured in this book have tremendous influence in forging the future for women in hunting while still honoring traditions that have been passed on for generations. → ModernHuntsman.com

[ SPORT]

New for Alabama Deer Season: Baiting on Private Land

Is it sporting to shoot deer over bait? Is it likely to cause conservation issues? Those are questions some Alabama hunters may be asking themselves this fall as the new “bait privilege” license becomes available for hunting on private lands. → AL.com/outdoors

Rural Women's Summit

Women around the country are invited to participate in the first ever Rural Women’s Summit, a nationwide gathering that will spotlight how women are leaders in creating compassionate communities and a more equitable and inclusive nation. The event, coordinated by the Rural Assembly in partnership with a coalition of partners, will be held in Greenville, South Carolina, October 27–29, 2019. → RuralAssembly.org/Rural-Womens-Summit

Renewable Nation The nonprofit and app-based Renewable Nation uses the latest technology to help American homeowners and schools better understand and act on their renewable energy and energy efficiency choices. The Renewable Nation app is designed to ensure that consumers have ready access to noncommercial information and videos on key topics that already have been curated for their use. → RenewableNation.US

Land Stories Live Every Monday Join the team at Generation Family Properties every Monday @ 11:30am CST for Land Stories Live! → Facebook.com/GenFamProperties

[ RADAR ]

FTC Blocking Fidelity and Stewart Title Insurance Merger The FTC issued an administrative complaint on 9/6/19 to block Fidelity National Financial, Inc.’s $1.2 billion acquisition of Stewart Information Services, alleging the merger would substantially reduce competition in state markets for title insurance underwriting for large commercial transactions and in several local markets for title information service. On 9/10/19, Fidelity terminated the deal. → FTC.gov/News-Events

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[#SELLINGLAND]

It's always a pleasure to learn from our clients and help them position themselves as industry experts. Check out “Tips from a Land Broker: Preparing Your Land for Sale" from American Forest Management's Eric Gage, featured in print and online for the Fall 2019 issue of LAND Magazine.

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[#DOGS]

Today is #NationalDogDay! #Dogs aren't only our best friends, they're loyal helping hands when it comes to working our #rural land. Check out the link below from @topdogtips to see the top 20 best #farm dog breeds.

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[ CUISINE ]

Kate's Real Food

Back in the 90s, Kate Schade went searching for an energy bar that was wholesome, functional and also great tasting. She was unable to find a solution in the marketplace. So, Kate decided to solve the problem herself. Unlike other energy bars, Kate's Bars keep their soft texture in cold temperatures, making them easy to consume on the chairlift or in the backcountry. → KatesRealFood.com

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[ EXCURSION ]

Book Beautiful, Privately Held Ranches for Vacation Nearly 1.4 billion acres of land are privately held in the United States. Now, thanks to ExploreRanches.com, a slice of that land is now open to all. This booking platform provides the first-ever opportunity to book some of the most beautiful, privately held ranches in Texas and Colorado. → ExploreRanches.com

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What Can our Pets' Tails Tell us About Them?

Assessing a dog’s tail height and tension will give you a general understanding of their current emotional state. Holding his tail high indicates a dog may be feeling excited, alert or dominant. A low or tucked tail position often points to feelings of fear, submission or pain. Somewhere in between the two often indicates a relaxed dog. → Lubrisyn.com

Wyman & Sylinda Meinzer Join Chas. S. Middleton & Son After 40 years as a professional photographer, Wyman has photographed and/or collaborated on 27 large format books, and his images have appeared on more than 250 magazine covers throughout America. Wyman has been a part of the extended CSM family for a while shooting photography & videography for several of their properties. He and Sylinda are now a part of the CSM sales team..→ ChasSMiddleton.com

[ON THE MARKET]

Rob Lowe’s Breathtaking Georgian Colonial Estate Rob Lowe owns one of the most stunning estates in California’s star-studded enclave, Montecito. Aptly named Oakview, he has listed it for $42.5 million. Eric Haskell with The Agency holds the listing. Property ID: 7307026 → LandsofAmerica.com

[ON THE MARKET]

Tom Brady Lists his Boston-Area Estate For $39.5 Million

The 12,112-square-foot home was custombuilt after Brady and Bündchen won approval to build on the five-acre property. The house was designed by architect Richard Landry, who also built homes for Michael Jackson and Mark Wahlberg. Beth Dickerson of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty holds the listing. → GibsonSothebysRealty.com

[ SOLD]

La Bandera Ranch Congratulations to Whitetail Properties Real Estate! They achieved a company milestone, completing the largest transaction in company history with the sale of La Bandera Ranch, located in south Texas. Listed on March 1st at over $54 million, Whitetail Properties secured an offer and contract in 26 days, and the sale closed July 26, 2019. → WhitetailProperties.com

[ON THE MARKET]

Diamond Tail Ranch

This iconic Rocky Mountain property has hit the market for $44.9 million in the upper Laramie River Valley of northern Colorado. The ranch has 12 residences, 750 buffalo and a remarkable 27 miles of live water. Since 1979, Diamond Tail Ranch has been carefully stewarded by the Duncan family. Brian Smith of Hall and Hall holds the listing. Property ID: 7138480 → LandsofAmerica.com

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Top Colorado Ranch Broker Robb Nelson Joins Hall and Hall

Hall and Hall is proud to announce that ranch broker, Robb Nelson, has been named full partner and will become an integral part of the firm’s efforts in Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, and Nebraska. Nelson’s specialty is large working ranches and farms, as well as trophy hunting and fishing properties. → HallHall.com

[ON THE MARKET]

Spectacular Ocean View Estate

Brilliantly combining elements of iconic Modernism, Post-modernism, Neo-classicism and Art Deco, architect James Morris, a founding partner of Santa Barbara’s acclaimed The Warner Group, designed this stunning Montecito ocean view estate for a most discerning original owner. Cristal Clarke of Berkshire Hathaway holds the listing. Property ID: 6924553 → LandsofAmerica.com

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