Knox County, NE

<1 Acre

$339,000

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Anyway, while I can appreciate the appeal of a beautiful clear pond for swimming and summer fun, I believe my point is still valid.  A healthy pond needs algae.  Be that as it may, many owners would prefer to avoid too much, or even the dreaded toxic algae, in their ponds.   Fortunately, there are plenty of aquatic herbicides and other weapons available for the owner looking to win the algae war.  But now is the time to get started.  Don’t wait until July and August when the enemy has already established an impenetrable defense across the surface of your pond.

If you are still reading this, you may be interested in this helpful little video about controlling pond algae:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=-EdXOblR_xE.

John Morrow, Associate Broker

Land Pros Realty

Licensed in Nebraska

402-657-0515

As a real estate broker I constantly toe the line between buyer and seller trying to facilitate a win-win situation. My experience has shown that if each side feels like they are getting a bargain we can usually meet somewhere in the middle.

The current land market is approaching a critical point. We continue to see record prices for income producing farm and ranch land, but there have been fewer sales this Spring. There is a large inventory of qualified and motivated buyers that have the cash and determination to buy land. The conditions are ripe for farmers and ranchers to sell their land for huge profits, but why aren’t they selling right now?

Most owners have seen the value of their land double over the last decade and think it will continue to do so indefinitely. However, history has taught us that this market is cyclical and what goes up must go down. The price of corn dropped over one dollar in a single day recently and that froze the market while everyone waited to see what happened next. Buyers are watching the markets as the commodities prices directly impact their return on investment(ROI). Diminishing ROI changes the value of land based and directly affects the bottom line and their profitability. While this has not probably not lowered the value of their land yet, most farmers are very conservative and prefer a wait and see mentality.

Most expert economists agree that there is a correction coming at some point. We don’t know how bad it will be or when exactly it will come, but it has to happen. I think the landowners are trying to hold out as long as possible to maximize profits. They are trying to “time the market” and are getting dangerously close to missing the boat. I would advise against this line of thinking because we won’t know the market has peaked until it starts to go down. That is when they will want to sell thinking they can still get top dollar for their land, but prices will be heading down and there will be greater competition from everyone else who is trying to time the market.

The seller can either get ahead of the market by drastically reduce their asking price so their property stands out among the competition or risk a long marketing period where the value continues to drop and market conditions deteriorate.

It’s hard to get ahead in a dropping market.

Most landowners are also afraid to sell their land because of recent the capital gains tax increase. I will address this concern and provide some solutions to minimize tax liabilities in my next article. To me it still makes more sense to sell while the market is hot, there is very little competition, and strong buyer demand.

This correction is going to happen. It has happened on the downturn of every real estate cycle and we cannot prevent it from happening again. I believe there will always be a strong demand for productive land because it is vital in feeding our ballooning population, but that doesn’t mean the buyers will continue to pay record prices. I would recommend to strike now while the iron is hot. Wouldn’t you rather be ahead of the curve than behind it?

Chris Bober specializes in matching buyers and sellers of Farm, Ranch, and Recreational real estate in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri. If you want a free market analysis please call me at (402) 312-5076 or email me at Chris@LandPros.com. I AM A LAND PRO!

Saunders County, NE

39.91 +/- Acres

$153,000

If you have been looking for an affordable, mix bag hunting property – it’s all here. 34 acres of the 39 total acres are under a perpetual conservation easement ensuring it stays in its natural state for generations to come. A portion of the northeast corner of the property is outside of the easement, which allows for the possibility to build a home or cabin, also in the northeast corner there is a well which is use to flood the wetland area. Small tracts are hard to find, so make sure you don’t miss this opportunity.

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Shawnee County, KS

10.91 +/- Acres

$389,900

WHAT A FIND! For those in the market for a private residence or lodge in the Topeka/Silverlake area, you know how difficult it is to find these types of properties. This beautiful 3,223+/-FSF home is strategically situated on this 10.91+/- acre parcel to create a truly unique setting. Amazing amount of house for the money that has barely been lived in, house is in “like new” condition. Move in and do nothing but enjoy your space and views!!

Exceptional trophy buck, big gobbler, critter calling and small game hunting opportunities await.

Whether you are a nature lover, or a hunter, the wildlife on this property is sure to AMAZE you!

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Butler County, NE

195.04 +/- Acres

$985,000

ATTENTION FARMLAND INVESTORS!!  Here is a great opportunity to own a very nice Butler County farm.  108.6 Cropland acres with NO LEASE IN PLACE FOR 2013, as well as 71.7+/- acres enrolled in CRP.  Excellent whitetail deer and turkey hunting opportunities.  Great building sites, too!

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Douglas County, NE

15 +/- Acres

$1,245,000

An incredible opportunity to own this beautiful executive estate maintained by original owners to perfection! This 1 1/2 story masterpiece includes up to 15 acres of treed brick pathways, formal gardens, waterfalls and gorgeous fountains.Enjoy the view of natures wildlife from walls of windows in almost every room. Main floor master suite with all the extra’s. Live in paradise only minutes from downtown Omaha. This breathtaking home is designed for exclusive entertaining at its finest. 

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Saunders County, NE

120 +/- Acres

$638,000

This Saunders County property could be a great addition to your investment portfolio. A premier mixture of hunting, recreational potential and income producing property this close to Omaha is becoming harder and harder to find, so don’t miss this chance to own your very slice of hunting paradise!

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Bates County, MO

19.3 +/- Acres

$295,000

This property has a everything.  Excellent income potential from the 20 unit storage facility, 10,000+/- sf out building, home, and haying of the prairie grass.  Located just outside of Butler, MO you can enjoy the benefits of country living with close proximity to HWY 71.  A 2+/- acre pond holds swarms of ducks and geese and attracts deer and turkey. 

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Buffalo County, NE

16.12 +/- Acres

$72,000

This private 16 +/- acre property offers beautiful views overlooking the Platte River valley and would be an outstanding place to build a weekend getaway or your future home. With whitetail deer visiting the property and wild turkeys roosting nearby, this small property has huge potential.  Additional land may be available. 

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