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Peoples Company Agents Recognized as Land Star Award Top Producers for 2023

 April 18, 2024
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Congratulations to Peoples Company agents Matt Adams, Steve Bruere, Adam Crist, and Travis Smock for each winning the coveted Land Star Top Performer Award in the Midwest Region! Their dedication and hard work haven't gone unnoticed, and this award is a well‑deserved recognition of their exceptional achievements in the land real estate market.

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Choosing a Certified General Appraiser or a Realtor for Your Property Appraisal: Which One is Right for You?

 December 7, 2023
 Land Values   Real Estate 
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When it comes to determining the value of your property, whether for buying, selling, refinancing, or other purposes, it's crucial to rely on the expertise of a qualified professional. Two common choices for property appraisal are certified appraisers and real estate agents or brokers. While both can provide valuable insights, there are key differences between the two.

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Is Blockchain the New Autosteer?

 November 10, 2023
 Agriculture   Real Estate 
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The South Dakota Blockchain Institute held its first symposium in Sioux Falls, SD on Thursday, November 2, 2023. Most, if not all, reading this article have heard of blockchain and its association with Bitcoin or cryptocurrencies. To some, just mentioning blockchain can initiate great enthusiasm while others dismiss it with the wave of a hand.

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What Should You Expect From Your Real Estate Agent?

 October 11, 2023
 Real Estate 
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Every real estate agent learns at the start of their licensing process that they will be dealing with two types of people: clients and customers. The real estate “Code of Ethics” demands high standards of professional conduct that protect the interests of both clients and customers and guard the rights of consumers of real estate services.

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Smart Money vs. Scared Money: Reconsidering Farmland in Today's Market

 October 10, 2023
 Land Values   Real Estate 
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Throughout my 20-year career at Peoples Company, I have been involved in billions of dollars of real estate transactions and have witnessed firsthand the financial performance of U.S. farmland through numerous economic shocks including the great financial crisis, Ben Bernanke’s quantitative easing experiment, Trump’s trade wars, the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and now the nation’s battle with persistent inflation. On a pure return basis, farmland has outperformed most traditional equity and fixed income strategies, and has done so with incredibly low volatility compared to other asset classes over that time period.

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Land Investment Monthly - September 2023

 September 1, 2023
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Understanding the Doctrine of Merger

 August 29, 2023
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Farmland Ownership and Tenure Survey 1982-2022: A Forty-Year Perspective

 August 11, 2023
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The Art of Auctioning Agricultural Real Estate

 August 8, 2023
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Land Investment Monthly - August 2023

 July 31, 2023
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What Networks Can Your Real Estate Agent Tap Into?

 June 15, 2023
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1031 Exchange Timeline

 June 5, 2023
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Land Investment Monthly - June 2023

 May 30, 2023
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How to Determine if Dual Agency is a Good Fit for Your Transaction

 April 11, 2023
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Worried About Inflation and Volatility? This 'Very Niche' Investment Could Be Right for You

 March 22, 2023
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What is a 1031 Exchange?

 February 27, 2023
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Why Do We Prorate Expenses at Closing?

 December 13, 2022
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Understanding Certain Nuances of an Agricultural Real Estate Purchase Agreement

 October 31, 2022
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Employing the Right Farmland Broker

 October 24, 2022
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What Does the Change in Cost of Capital Mean for Farmland?

 September 22, 2022
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Tough Appraisal Projects - The Peoples Company Difference

 August 22, 2022
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All About Earnest Money

 August 10, 2022
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Seasons of Farmland Ownership When You Need an Appraiser

 April 29, 2022
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The Closing Disclosure Breakdown

 March 15, 2022
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Maximizing Value: Breaking Properties into Bite-Sized Pieces

 February 15, 2022
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Variety of Clients, Client Requirements, and Scope of Work

 December 15, 2021
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Licensing & Accreditation

 August 18, 2021
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Breach of Contract: Is the Deal Dead or On Life Support?

 August 2, 2021
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Why to Consider Property Taxes When Making Farmland Investment Decisions

 May 26, 2021
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Offers Are Great But Closings Are Better

 March 16, 2021
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Understanding Agency Relationships

 February 2, 2021
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Leveraging DSTs in Section 1031 Exchanges

 February 1, 2021
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The Rising Popularity of Rural Living

 August 31, 2020
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Maximize Your 2020 NOL to Get Five Year’s Income Tax Refunds

 August 7, 2020
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Capital Gains and 1031 Exchanges – The Political Headwinds

 August 6, 2020
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When Do I Need an Appraisal?

 April 29, 2020
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Limited Extension of Section 1031 Exchange Deadlines

 April 9, 2020
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Land Investment Monthly - March 2020

 March 2, 2020
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Land Investment Monthly - January 2020

 January 2, 2020
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Land Investment Monthly - December 2019

 December 4, 2019
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LAND INVESTMENT MONTHLY - NOVEMBER 2019

 November 1, 2019
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Land Investment Monthly - October 2019

 September 30, 2019
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Land Investment Monthly - August 2019

 August 6, 2019
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Land Investment Monthly - July 2019

 July 1, 2019
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Land Investment Monthly - June 2019

 June 4, 2019
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Land Investment Monthly - May 2019

 April 29, 2019
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Spring Trifecta

 April 29, 2019
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Land Investment Monthly - April 2019

 April 1, 2019
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Land Investment Monthly - March 2019

 March 1, 2019
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Land Investment Monthly - February 2019

 February 4, 2019
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Three Examples of How to Leverage Your Peoples Company Land Agent to Reach Your Goals

 January 28, 2019
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Land Investment Monthly - December 2018

 December 4, 2018
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Land Investment Monthly - November 2018

 November 6, 2018
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Land Investment Monthly - August 2018

 August 15, 2018
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Land Investment Monthly - July 2018

 July 19, 2018
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Land Investment Monthly - June 2018

 June 14, 2018
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Land Investment Monthly - May 2018

 May 11, 2018
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Land Investment Monthly - April 2018

 April 13, 2018
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Land Investment Monthly - March 2018

 March 9, 2018
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Land Investment Monthly - February 2018

 February 15, 2018
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Land Investment Monthly - January 2018

 January 12, 2018
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Land Investment Monthly - December 2017

 December 14, 2017
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Land Investment Monthly - October 2017

 October 25, 2017
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Peoples Company Land Listings and Upcoming Auctions - October 9, 2017

 October 10, 2017
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Peoples Company Land Listings and Upcoming Auctions - September 25, 2017

 September 25, 2017
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Land Investment Monthly - September 2017

 September 20, 2017
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Peoples Company Land Listings and Upcoming Auctions - September 11, 2017

 September 11, 2017
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Peoples Company Land Listings and Upcoming Auctions - August 28, 2017

 August 28, 2017
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Land Investment Monthly - August 2017

 August 23, 2017
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Peoples Company Land Listings and Upcoming Auctions - August 11, 2017

 August 11, 2017
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Peoples Company Land Listings and Upcoming Auctions - July 28, 2017

 July 28, 2017
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Land Investment Monthly - July 2017

 July 21, 2017
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Peoples Company Land Listings and Upcoming Auctions - July 17, 2017

 July 17, 2017
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Land Investment Monthly - June 2017

 June 22, 2017
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Land Investment Monthly - May 2017

 May 25, 2017
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Land Investment Monthly - April 2017

 April 17, 2017
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Land Investment Monthly - March 2017

 March 22, 2017
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Land Investment Monthly - February 2017

 February 15, 2017
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Land Investment Monthly - January 2017

 January 23, 2017
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Land Investment Monthly - December 2016

 December 21, 2016
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Peoples Company Land Listing and Upcoming Auctions - December 2, 2016

 December 5, 2016
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Land Investment Monthly - November 2016

 November 16, 2016
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Land Investment Monthly - October 2016

 October 19, 2016
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Land Investment Monthly - September 2016

 September 16, 2016
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Land Investment Monthly - July 2016

 July 15, 2016
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The Land Investment Monthly is a round-up of articles and headlines published by the farm press, business media and financial publications with insights into buying, selling or investing in farmland, recreational ground or development ground.
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Land Investment Monthly – June 2016

 June 15, 2016
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Innovation and investment are colliding as the startup and venture capital culture gains a foothold in food and agriculture industries worldwide. A new report by AgFunder reveals that global investment in ag tech has been about doubling annually for the last four years.
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Land Investment Monthly – March 2016

 March 15, 2016
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The Land Investment Monthly is a round-up of articles and headlines published by the farm press, business media and financial publications with insights into buying, selling or investing in farmland, recreational ground or development ground.
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Land Investment Monthly – February 2016

 February 15, 2016
 Real Estate 
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The commentary of economist Dennis Gartman, editor of The Gartman Letter, was highlighted by Iowa Farmer Today with regards his outlook on oil prices and its impact on agriculture. Gartman, speaking at the 2016 Land Investment Expo, said he doesn't expect the price of oil to rise above $40 a barrel in his lifetime.
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Land Investment Monthly – January 2016

 January 15, 2016
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Land Investment Monthly – December 2015

 December 15, 2015
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Land Investment Monthly – November 2015

 November 13, 2015
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Land Investment Monthly – October 2015

 October 15, 2015
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Land Investment Monthly – September 2015

 September 15, 2015
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140 Tillable Farms For Sale in Iowa!

 September 8, 2015
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Land Investment Monthly – August 2015

 August 15, 2015
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Peoples Company, Total Realty to Tackle Big Questions at Agricultural Real Estate Seminars

 August 14, 2015
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Land Investment Monthly – July 2015

 July 15, 2015
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Agribusiness Monthly – June 2015

 June 29, 2015
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Land Investment Monthly – June 2015

 June 15, 2015
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Land Investment Monthly – May 2015

 May 25, 2015
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