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Entering 2019, there are several solid timberland investment opportunities throughout the Northeast that should be on your radar. Timberland investments in the Northeastern US are known to be safe, steady asset earners with relative low risk…

Clean water. Sustainable forest products. Public recreational enjoyment. Unfragmented wildlife habitat. Open space. That’s a winning combination, and it all came together recently for one of Saratoga County’s largest contiguous properties which…

We've all watched or read something that contains an iconic fictional villain, it might be The Joker from Batman, Darth Vader from Star Wars or one of the countless others. Now, of course, they are all part of fictional story with an associated…

Two new properties, Fletcher Hill Forest and East Shore Forest, that offer classic western Maine timber and recreational opportunities.

One of the main reasons people buy forestland in the Northeast is to be able to enjoy the outdoors with their friends and family, to have a place to periodically get away from the hustle and bustle of city life, and to have a stable financial asset to pass down to their family.

Any professional who works alone in remote locations in all kinds of weather needs to take precautions. Forestland brokers often face these challenges as we tramp through large forests alone in rural areas where cell service is commonly unavailable.

When you consider a timberland investment, the following questions often come up: 1) Should I diversify within my northeastern US timberland portfolio and if so, 2) what are the general considerations and recommended strategies for doing so?

How to buy timberland as an investment with a self-directed Individual Retirement Account (IRA).

    Happy New Year! We hope yours will be an enjoyable and prosperous one. Our brokerage team at Fountains Land is looking forward to helping connect more buyers and sellers of rural land in 2018.  Before we move forward, we wanted to take…

    Fountains recently introduced three new properties in Vershire and West Fairlee, Vermont. One, Beanville Road Forest is already under a contract for sale. However, the two other properties are available and worth a closer look. Route…

In our last blog we talked about Locust Hill Forest and how it offered a solid timber investment AND many recreational amenities, allowing the new owner to enjoy their land while the trees appreciate in value. In the past couple of weeks we…

One of the bonuses of investing in timber (besides the financial returns and the environmental benefits) is that, while your asset grows (literally), you can enjoy yourself on the property. Locust Hill Forest is a classic example of a solid…

It is hard to find a property that fulfills every item on your wish list. You may have to do some compromising to make a purchase and, once you own it, put in some work to achieve the property you envisioned. This may involve clearing trees…

As many of you know, Fountains Land has been selling and managing timberland in northern New York’s Adirondack Park for several decades. With forestry and real estate offices in Glens Falls and Tupper Lake, we know this market well and have…

      We recently released two new timber investment listings and wanted to be sure you didn't miss the details. The Triangle Forest is in the heart of the Adirondack Park in New York and offers both spruce-fir and hardwood stands. There…

  Beaver-created ponds are a common feature on many tracts that Fountains Land sells. Recreational land buyers often desire the presence of a small pond (or brook) for a variety of reasons – wildlife habitat, a place to paddle, fishing opportunity,…

Fountains Land recently released two Vermont forests that would make great sugarbush properties. Both have excellent timber, well-stocked stands, sloping terrain and long town road frontage. And they both offer other possibilities including…

  I've been to Tug Ridge Forest, our newest Vermont listing, twice and both times I have had a great hike exploring the property. Although I had been to the town of Thetford before, I had never visited the village of Post Mills where the property…

It's summertime! - even though the weather doesn't feel like it here in the northeast. And in the summer we typically have a regular flow of new listings. This year is no exception. Our agents have been busy evaluating properties and we have…

Fountains is pleased to let you know that the South Hill Forest is now being offered with the neighboring Tweed River Tract for a total of 344 acres. This combined offering widens the possibilities of the property, providing access from the…

As we discussed in Part 1 of Understanding Timber Value, one key tool for timberland buyers, managers and sellers is having access to reliable, accurate timber data. We learned that having a clear understanding of Capital Timber Value can play…

The final post of this series on land buyer due diligence focuses on three physical attributes that can significantly influence property value.  Please keep in mind that this is only a primer for buyers to assist them in identifying a property. Timber If…

If you’ve taken a look through our property offerings, you may have noticed that many of them describe sites for “off-grid” cabins. Why do we describe them this way? Usually because the sites are a long distance from the nearest power pole.…

All of us at Fountains Land seek to provide as much information about our listed properties as possible, so buyers can thoroughly understand a property before they spend time and resources to conduct further due diligence and visit the land.…

  It is not often that an opportunity comes along to consider a meticulously managed forest with a 100 year ownership history and waterfront rights on a beautiful Adirondack Lake. Bonnie Belle Forest has all that and more. It's a 428-acre property…

Who doesn’t dream of owning a great waterfront property? It’s a goal and a dream that many of us aspire to - hoping for a once in a lifetime opportunity to have our very own lake property that can offer relaxation, rejuvenation, reprieve and…

There is a new Vermont property on our list of offerings and it's list of attributes is enticing. Here is what you'll find: Thick forest stands - the property hasn't been managed in decades so the stands are overstocked, mostly with softwoods…

Fountains Land has been known for marketing rural land for over three decades. Whether it’s timberland, multi-purpose land or the occasional rural home, our expertise is with all things land and how to get it sold. In Vermont, Fountains is…

A few weeks ago, I began a series of posts on what land buyers should consider before purchasing land. Remember that we call the research to ensure that a property satisfies all of the buyer’s criteria “due diligence.”  Last time, I discussed…

Is there any valuable timber on my property? This is one of the most commonly-asked questions we hear when speaking with potential forestland sellers and buyers. Why do people ask this question? Well, for both buyers and sellers of forestland,…

South Hill Forest and Tweed River Forest are adjacent properties in the towns of Stockbridge and Pittsfield, Vermont. South Hill Forest offers an incredible mountain experience with ridge-top walking trails, tremendous view potential and high-elevation…

Owning a parcel of land is the dream of many.  Whether it’s ten acres or several thousand, land ownership represents an investment in a solid, tangible asset – one that holds intrinsic value to the owner and signifies means and permanence in…

When we consider acquiring a property, many folks are thinking about taking possession of the full bundle of ownership rights. However, on many properties, ownership may exclude certain rights.  For example, a public entity or utility company…

We're getting close to sugaring season here in Vermont when the forest is decorated with tubes and buckets and when clouds of steam billow from the tops of sugar shacks. If you've been thinking you'd like your own sugarbush, take a look at our…

Let’s start with a definition: “Current Use” is a state-specific property tax reduction program in which landowners with qualifying forests or farms can get a significant annual tax break if enrolled. The primary benefits to the landowner are…

Northern Maine is known for its vast forests of spruce and fir. We are happy to be able to offer a fine timber investment north of Caribou. In addition to copious spruce-fir, there are quality cedar and northern hardwood stands. Existing roads…

Fountains Land brokers conduct property showings throughout the year with our busiest times often coming in the spring and early summer and then later in the fall right up until the holiday season.  Recently, however, more folks are calling…

Hollow Road runs through the town of Day, New York. A narrow piece of road frontage leads off back into the woods and opens up into 610 acres of timberland and recreational opportunity. This property is what we call Hollow Road Forest and we…

The short answer is yes!  Now, here is the long answer. Deciding when to invest in timberland depends on many variables including current and future economic trends (nationally and globally), the direction of inflation, housing starts and regional…

Situated in the Adirondacks’ scenic Ausable River Valley, this versatile recreational woodlot offers meadows, stream frontage, beaver ponds, and home site opportunities.