Blogs by Andrew Zellmer, ALC

Land Auction Results | February 2025

 March 3, 2025
 Land Values   Land Auctions   Industry Insights 

The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 65 tracts or 7,510 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during February 2025. The average dollar per acre was $12,178, the average dollar per tillable acre was $13,263, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $171.

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Land Auction Results | January 2025

 February 6, 2025
 Land Auctions   Land Values   Industry Insights 

The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 76 tracts or 6,614 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during January 2025. The average dollar per acre was $11,295, the average dollar per tillable acre was $13,808, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $180.

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Iowa Land Values Update | 2024 Quarter 4

 January 8, 2025
 Land Auctions   Land Values   Industry Insights 

Peoples Company tracks agricultural auctions across the state of Iowa. From this data, we calculate the average dollar per CSR2 point ($/CSR2) for sales of tracts with greater than 85% tillable land. Additionally, these tracts are largely unimproved or include minimal improvement contribution.

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Land Auction Results | December 2024

 January 8, 2025
 Land Auctions   Industry Insights   Land Values 

The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 90 tracts or 8,791 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during December 2024. The average dollar per acre was $11,076, the average dollar per tillable acre was $12,329, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $175.

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Land Auction Results | November 2024

 December 4, 2024
 Land Auctions   Industry Insights   Land Values 

The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 223 tracts or 22,530 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during November 2024. The average dollar per acre was $12,090, the average dollar per tillable acre was $13,949, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $180.

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How Professional Imagery, Mapping, and Videography Elevate a Real Estate Listing

 November 26, 2024
 Real Estate 

In the highly competitive real estate market, first impressions matter. With more buyers and investors turning to online platforms to discover properties, the visual presentation of a listing can make all the difference. High-quality imagery, mapping, and videography are no longer optional add-ons but essential tools for attracting potential buyers. These tools provide a deeper understanding of the property, build emotional connections, and ultimately drive faster and higher-value sales. Let’s explore how these elements work together to elevate real estate listings, especially when dealing with properties like farmland, large estates, or development tracts.

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Land Auction Results | October 2024

 November 4, 2024
 Land Auctions   Land Values   Industry Insights 

The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 139 tracts or 12,335 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during October 2024. The average dollar per acre was $11,072, the average dollar per tillable acre was $12,408, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $161.

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Investing in Recreational Land: A Guide to Smart Land Purchases

 October 10, 2024
 Real Estate 

Are you considering investing in land for recreational purposes? Whether you're dreaming of a secluded hunting retreat, a serene fishing spot, or simply a piece of nature to call your own, purchasing recreational land can be a rewarding investment.

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Land Auction Results | September 2024

 October 2, 2024
 Land Auctions   Land Values   Industry Insights 

The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 93 tracts or 7,374 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during September 2024. The average dollar per acre was $13,428, the average dollar per tillable acre was $13,481, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $170.

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Iowa Land Values Update | 2024 Quarter 3

 October 2, 2024
 Land Auctions   Land Values   Industry Insights 

Peoples Company tracks agricultural auctions across the state of Iowa. From this data, we calculate the average dollar per CSR2 point ($/CSR2) for sales of tracts with greater than 85% tillable land. Additionally, these tracts are largely unimproved or include minimal improvement contribution.

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