Peoples Perspective

Types of Ownership, Joint Tenants, Tenants in Common, and Types of Deeds

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There are many ways in which individuals acquire real estate. Below is a summary of the different types of ownership and deeds. Prior to purchasing real estate, buyers must determine the type of ownership that best fits their needs. The choice of ownership will impact the ability to...

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Peoples Company Announces Hires to Lead Asset Management and Appraisal Divisions

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Peoples Company, a nationally recognized land transaction and advisory firm, today announced the promotion of Kyle Walker to Director of Asset Management and the hiring of Dave Mielnicki as Director of Appraisal. Walker’s promotion was effective January 1, 2021, while Mielnicki...

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NCREIF Farmland Property Index 2020 4th Quarter Results

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The National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries (NCREIF) has collected institutional commercial property investment performance on a quarterly basis for over 40 years. The Farmland Index measures investment performance of a large pool of individual farmland properties acquired in...

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2020 ISU Farmland Value Survey

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The 2020 Iowa Land Value Survey results were released on Wednesday, December 15, 2020, by Dr. Wendong Zhang, an economics professor at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. The survey is currently conducted by Dr. Zhang and has been conducted by Iowa State University since 1941. Information for...

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Understanding Agency Relationships

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Buyers and sellers of real estate are often confused about real estate agency relationships and who agents represent. Many states require that agents give buyers and sellers an agency disclosure form to sign. The form used in Nebraska, for example, is not an agreement; it is a...

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Land Investment Monthly - February 2021

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  CIBO, Peoples Company Partner for Carbon Credit on Farmland There is another team of players in the ever-growing carbon credit business.   CIBO and Peoples Company have developed a partnership to offer carbon credits on more than 20,000 acres of land managed by Peoples, which...

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Leveraging DSTs in Section 1031 Exchanges

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Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code provides real property owners with a major tax-deferral and reinvestment opportunity that can be utilized by investors to build long-term growth in their real estate portfolio. Section 1031 establishes a procedure where real property owners may...

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Production Reporting and Land Value: How Farm Documentation Addresses Annual Return and Land Appreciation

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Peoples Company Land Management focuses on maximizing production on the most productive acres as well as protecting the most environmentally sensitive acres of each farm. We do this by focusing on four critical areas: Conservation by addressing the impact of farming practices on soil...

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Iowa Farmland Values: Washington and Johnson County

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  Peoples Company is focused on being resourceful and influential in the agricultural land business. One example is by providing information to access long-term economic viability and investment opportunities. Continuing with the Iowa Farmland Values blog series, we will be...

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Washington – The Dark Horse in the Potato Industry

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Although Washington ranks second in the nation behind Idaho in potato production, many people would be surprised to learn that Washington ranks first in yield per acre. The rich volcanic soil, long growing season, availability of water, and climatic conditions in Washington State combine to...

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