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.