Real Estate News
Read articles from United Country’s property specialists on real estate trends, building home ownership value, land improvements and valuation, real estate technology, buying or selling at auction and more useful insight.
SANDHILLS GLOBAL MARKET REPORTS SHOW GROWING GAP BETWEEN ASKING AND AUCTION VALUES
“Despite decrease, auction values remain above historic trends and are 22% higher than last July.”
EQUIPMENT AUCTION MARKET TRENDS
An In-Depth Discussion about the Transition in Values Across Equipment and Trucking Industries
BEANS, BULLETS AND BAND-AIDS
A Deep Dive into the Current Status of Consumer Goods and the Industrial Boom
United Country Offices Partner to Close Big Sale
There was a recent partnership between United County Colorado Ranch Brokers and Foothills Premier Properties that shows the UCRE family culture.
Online Auctions Gain Momentum During Pandemic
While auctions have historically been live, or in person, online auctions have gained momentum in recent years as technology enhanced.
Preparing Your Land for a Fall Hunt
While many are currently enjoying the perks of summer, avid hunters are focused on planning for the upcoming hunting season.
USING OFF-FARM INCOME TO FINANCE YOUR AMERICAN DREAM
Insights & strategies of creating revenue derived from various sources on the farm, to subsidize and fund the rural American Dream
NEW DRONE TECHNOLOGY & UPDATED FAA LAWS & REGULATIONS
Leading aerial drone expert offers insight into new drone technologies and updated FAA laws & regulations
Important Auction Terms You Need to Know
If you're thinking of selling via auction, or buying at auction, here are some important terms you should know.
HIGH TIMES IN WESTERN OKLAHOMA
Real estate in western Oklahoma is on a roll right now with the recent legalization of marijuana.
THE EVOLUTION OF LAND CLEARING AND DEVELOPING WILDLIFE HABITAT
THE EVOLUTION OF LAND CLEARING AND DEVELOPING WILDLIFE HABITAT
ANNOUNCING NEW LAND MANAGEMENT SERVICES
ANNOUNCING NEW LAND MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Benefits of Hunting
Hunting helps manage wildlife populations, support our economy, funds conservation, promotes healthy living, provides food and increases land values..
How to Plant Drought Resistant Food Plots
Learn from the Hunting Land Mike's hard learned lessons and successes so you can better plan drought resistant food plots...
IRRIGATION SYSTEMS, STEALTHY THIEVES AND A MYSTERY SAFE
IRRIGATION SYSTEMS, STEALTHY THIEVES AND A MYSTERY SAFE
The Conservation Reserve Program : A Win-Win for Land Owners & Conservation
The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) had its genesis within the Food Security Act of 1985. CRP offers a 10 to 15-year contract between the USDA and eligible land owners. The program provides a payment to the owner for enrolling the land in the program. The program’s objective is to take land that may be less productive, or land that is environmentally compromised and give it a natural makeover.
The Importance of Identifying Food Plot Weeds and Matching Herbicides to Your Plantings
Many wildlife managers overlook the important step of identifying the problem weeds in their food plots and fields. These weeds need to be identified so that the following questions can be answered. What type of plants are my problem weeds? Are these weeds providing a benefit to the wildlife? What type of herbicide can I use to control them if needed? What forages can I plant that will allow me to selectively control the weeds without killing the food plot?
Social Distancing is Fueling Online Auctions
Initial reports inside the auction industry may indicate a noticeable increase in bidder registrations and active participation.
How to Find a Real Estate Agent for Hunting Land
If you’re in the market for hunting land – or if you’re selling your farm – finding a good real estate agent who understands your goals is a huge benefit. But a hunting-land agent has a different job description than a traditional real estate agent showing a 3-bedroom / 2-bath...
Hiring a Specialized Auctioneer: What Does it Mean?
Does your auctioneer auctioneer have the knowledge and experience needed to sell a specific type of property at auction?
Mastering the Online Auction Bidding Process
The cry of the auctioneer (or “the chant”) has always had a special allure to auction bidders, as they watch items sell at a rapid pace...
The Auction Process: From Start to Finish
An auctioneer’s role is a lot deeper than just bid calling. If you’re thinking of buying or selling property via auction, it’s important to know...
Auctioneers Turn to Podcasts to Educate Public
United Country Real Estate’s Auction Services (UCAS) recently launched their own podcast in an effort to educate and inform...
Fact or Fiction: Debunking Common Auction Myths
The auction method of marketing and selling real estate is the world’s oldest and most misconceived method.
Use an Auctioneer at Your Next Charity Event
Auctions create urgency, excitement and competition to all involved, making it easier to maximize results.
Using a Great Auctioneer is as Good as SOLD
If you’re looking to sell quickly and for fair market value, an auction could be the best method. Before you look for an auctioneer, remember...
25-Year Auction Veteran to Lead United Country Real Estate | Auction Services
Shawn Terrel, a 25-year veteran of the auction industry has been promoted to lead the United Country | Auction Services Division as President...
All the Scoop on Online Auctions
We talked to United Country Auction Services Executive Vice-President, Shawn Terrel, to find out all of the ends and outs of online auctions...
Traditional vs. Auction Method: Why People are Choosing the Latter
While most of us automatically consider listing our home or property via the traditional method, there is another option out there...
Multi-Parcel Auctions Maximizes Sales
The concept is simple. A large piece of property is broken up into smaller and more affordable pieces...
Advantages of Selling at Auction
Though not for everyone, selling at auction is a convenient and effective method of selling property and provides many unique benefits...
Purchasing a Property at Auction
Making an offer and buying a home or a piece of property that is traditionally listed on the market is not your only option today...
Working with Buyer’s Brokers at Auction
Professional auctioneers who are successful in business and life share a common trait – putting the needs of their sellers in front of their own...
United Country Real Estate and Auction Flex Form Partnership
The new partnership allows all United Country offices the ability to implement state of the art auction software technologies as well as utilize...
Real Estate Auction Industry: The Rise of a New Era
The auction industry nationwide has experienced double digit growth each year over the last decade.
Selling Land and Unique Properties
Large tracts of land, farms, recreational and other out-of-the-way real estate require a more targeted marketing...
Looking Back: The Year of 1925 Was a Big One!
As we celebrate United Country’s 85 years of heritage this month, we take note of the other exciting things that happened in 1925...
United Country Celebrates 85 Years of Real Estate Innovation
Chamberlain’s innovative spirit has remained the foundation for what the company has become today...
Find Your Freedom Friday: What I Learned from My Dad
At the time I thought he was talking about mowing the lawn or putting in your best effort in on the field. Now I realize that he was talking about...
United Country Has Record Breaking Traffic
Total visits to all United Country sites is approximately 3 million each month, and about 75 million page views...
Sharing Expertise in Specialty Property Types
With industry leaders like ours on board, every agent in our network now has a panel of experts at their fingertips at all times...
United Country Family Works Together in Flood Aftermath
Despite the hardship that the middle Tennessee community is dealing with – and will continue to deal with – their spirit of teamwork, resilience...
United Country Named America’s No. 1 Auction Company by The Land Report
United and its affiliates conducted a staggering 1,100 auctions. Is it any wonder these guys are king of the hill?
Find Your Freedom Friday: Mike Jones
I fondly look back at things in the past that at the time seemed so trivial and mundane yet today seem extraordinary and almost magical...
Find Your Freedom Friday: Patrick Gibson
There aren’t many times in life that you can do just a little, and have such a profound effect on so many people’s lives...
Auctions & Asking the Right Questions
Auctions are a great fit for many types of properties, but how do you figure out if it’s right for your property?
Find Your Freedom Friday: Dan Duffy
We were told that luck does not exist and what people call luck is the intersection of hard work and an ardent respect for doing things right...