Corder’s Corner

Are you in the market to purchase a chunk of ground to call your own? While buying land can be a lengthy process, here are a couple of steps to ensure that you make it through closing without a hitch. The first step should be to find your piece of land. To do this, you…

Owning and operating a farm is hard work, but the government provides special tax benefits to those who go into the business of farming. As an agricultural producer, it’s critical that you stay organized throughout the year, so that you’re not scrambling come tax time. If you are a farmer, you are no doubt familiar…

Are you ready to start searching for land and potentially purchase? With some planning and research, the world wide web can be a phenomenal tool for acquiring a piece of ground that you’ve been dreaming of. Real estate agents can facilitate your land search as well, but there are things to consider that will help…

What is the American dream? Or more specifically, what is your American dream? People migrate to this country chasing this concept and ideology that anyone can grasp like it is some tangible bubble that can be plucked from the sky. Living the American dream could be defined as working hard to become successful with enough…

Trampus Corder, Certified Crop Advisor and Broker/Owner of Corder and Associates, LLC Whether you are perusing the local listings of lots and land for sale or navigating a realtor’s website, you will find that the listings all include the size of the plot or farm defined in acres. This number could potentially be confusing for…

We are reminded daily of the potential risk of the now far reaching Corona virus by the prevalent face coverings we witness citizens hiding behind in hopes of remaining safe and healthy. Headlines and radio ads reiterate that we are also nearing an election. The economy pleads for some kind of relief and recovery as…

As previous articles have expressed, valuing property takes into account many different factors. Environmental factors play a key role in assessing the value of land. For example, any kind of water or minerals on the property is going to raise the value of the ground. The same is true when considering timber, although it is…

As a real estate professional, we are consistently meeting new people. As a result, communication is a key element of our trade. Not only are we meeting new clients and assisting current ones, we must know how to effectively speak with other agents, title company employees, appraisers, inspectors, etc. Furthermore, real estate agents and brokers…

While I suggest diversifying your investments in your portfolio, there is no better place to park your money than investments you can live in and enjoy! When you invest in your surroundings, you invest in yourself! Investing in real estate can offer several advantages over other types of investments. For example, over time, real estate…

Mornings are brisk as our warm exhalations hang heavily in the frosty air. The days blur together as my body struggles to differentiate between day and night. Checking cows is done with anticipation of being ready at a moment’s notice, because as any rancher knows, whatever can go wrong, will. It is the peak season…