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Out-of-County Land You Never Visit: The Hidden Costs of Holding vs. Selling to a Direct Buyer
This blog explores the real financial and emotional trade-offs of keeping out-of-county land you rarely (or never) use versus selling directly to a reputable land buyer. It is written to help owners make a clear, informed decision without pressure. Key Takeaways Out-of-county land quietly costs more than most owners realize once you add taxes, maintenance risks, legal exposure, and mental overhead. Selling to a direct land buyer can trade long-term uncertainty and drip expe
Joshua Kagan
Dec 8, 20253 min read


From Inherited Land to Cash: One Seller's Experience with Friendly Acres Land
What You'll Learn: What the actual selling process looks like from start to finish How one seller decided between listing with a realtor and selling directly Real feedback from a landowner who sold to Friendly Acres Land Note: This story is based on an actual transaction we've completed. Details have been adjusted to protect seller privacy, but the timeline, concerns, and outcomes are real. Sarah's Story: Inheriting Land She Never Wanted Sarah Martinez received a letter from
Joshua Kagan
Nov 26, 20256 min read


Why Am I Getting Letters to Buy My Land? (And Is This Legitimate?)
What You'll Learn: Why land buying companies send unsolicited offers to property owners How to identify legitimate land buyers from potential scams What happens after you receive an offer letter If you recently found a letter in your mailbox from Friendly Acres Land—or any land buying company—your first reaction was probably suspicion. I completely understand. In a world full of scams and too-good-to-be-true offers, an unexpected letter offering to buy property you may have f
Joshua Kagan
Oct 31, 20253 min read


The Real Reason We Want to Buy Your Vacant Land
What You'll Learn: The honest business model behind land buying companies Why vacant rural land has value (and why we're interested in yours) What we actually do with the land after we buy it One of the most common questions we hear from landowners is: "Why do you want to buy my land? Do you know something I don't?" It's a fair question, and it deserves a straight answer. Let me pull back the curtain and explain exactly why we're interested in your vacant rural property. Our
Joshua Kagan
Oct 27, 20254 min read


How to Know If You're Getting a Fair Offer for Your Vacant Land
The American land market in 2025 is nothing like it was three years ago. Back in the COVID-fueled boom, buyers swarmed into both rural and suburban acreage, driving up prices, draining inventory, and making bidding wars the norm. Now? The market is sobering up, and both new and experienced land buyers need to navigate a much more nuanced landscape.
Joshua Kagan
Oct 9, 20255 min read


Selling Land Without a Realtor: What You Need to Know
The persistent shortage of quality land has been a feature of the U.S. land market in 2025. Buyers—both investors and end-users—are discovering that the hunt for the right parcel is as fierce as it has ever been, especially in sought-after counties and regions. This squeeze on supply is due to decades of underbuilding, an influx of new remote workers, ongoing investor demand, and the refusal of long-term owners to part with land acquired at historic rates.
Joshua Kagan
Oct 9, 20255 min read
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