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ClassicCountryLand.com (972) 649-6200 x102 Weekdays 9am – 5pm Are You Looking For A Great Deal On A Prime Parcel Of Undeveloped Land? Saddlebrook Ranch, Ofuskee County, Oklahoma YES! We Offer Financing! One of the many things that makes Classic Country Land stand out from the rest is that we guarantee “Everyone Qualifies” owner financing! Bad Credit – No Credit – No Problem. We can provide you with hassle free financing. It is all handled 100% in house here, with no credit checks or the typical headaches related to dealing with banks! This gives the ability to finally own that piece of land you’ve always dreamed of! No Closing Cost! That’s right! We said “No Closing Cost!” We will prepare all the documents needed to own your new piece of land free of charge to you as our customer. Just make the small down payment of $399 and we will do all the rest. The dream of owning your own piece of land is closer than you think and we make it so simple for anyone to have the American Dream. That’s up to a $499 savings over what most sellers charge! Bid With Confidence! Classic Country Land, LLC is based in North Texas and listed with the BBB. We’ve been selling land since 1999 to be exact. So we know our business and appreciate our customers. There are a lot of land sellers across the internet and on eBay. However, if you want the best deal, an easy transaction and guarantee of buying from a reputable eBay seller, look no further. We are listed as one of the few Highest Rated Sellers in the land category, and we plan to stay that way! 100% Positive Feedback For 12 Months Says It All! Affordable Oklahoma Land For Sale! If you love the outdoors and nature, Oklahoma offers you some of the finest fishing, camping, and hunting land for sale in the country. Being incredibly scenic, the state of Oklahoma is often a tourist stop, with tens of millions of visitors to its parks and lakes every year. You don’t have to just visit, you can live here and enjoy the deep Native American heritage and vacation-like lifestyle! Saddlebrook Ranch offers some of the most picturesque views of the Oklahoma plains you can imagine. You can immerse yourself with the tranquil atmosphere of living in the country but still be only an hour from a large metropolitan area. This beautiful land features wandering creeks, vibrant ponds, and an assortment of large trees and native grasses. If you have ever dreamed of starting a horse farm, moving to the country, or just tilling some ground to start a garden, we believe this land is what you are seeking. Rich culture and heritage thrives in this area and beckons you to come explore what Oklahoma has to offer! Property Description & Terms You are bidding on the down payment and assuming monthly payments!Down Payment: $395 Price: $15,995 Terms: Only $171.79/mth at 9.99% interest for 180 months/5 Year Balloon Legal: Tract 22, Saddlebrook Ranch, 5.01 Acres (Surveyed) Taxes: Less than $25/year (Paid Current) Covenants: Yes Tract 22 is a great parcel as it is located directly along dirt County Road E1190. You will also find access to a power line along the north side of the county road directly on property. There is a gradual elevation change to this parcel as it has lots of level terrain throughout the entire property. This tract has moderate to heavy tree cover and some open areas with grazing grasses behind the tree line and brush common for this area. With county road frontage, gentle to rolling terrain, this would be the perfect parcel for a cabin, weekend hunting property or to build a permanent residence close to town. Note: E1190 has a locked gate on the road. Please contact us regarding access. Don’t Let Land Ownership Pass You By! We Can Make That Dream Come True!

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THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE LAND AUCTION Your Winning Bid + $195 Documentation Preparation Fee buys you Lot 5 Block 16 Kima 3rd Addition, Cherokee Village, AR **Kima Addition is VERY Near South Fork River and the North Golf Course** CHEROKEE VILLAGE, AR is a wonderful 13,000+/- acre golf and lake resort / residential community nestled in the Ozark Mountains of North Central Arkansas. This city of 4700+ full-time residents features many amenities. Property owners of Cherokee Village have access to two golf courses, seven gorgeous lakes for boating and fishing, tennis courts, numerous parks, a crystal clear river, and much, much more. Visit our Cherokee Village Information Page ALSO make sure you visit our newly updated Surrounding Communities page that highlights some of the great towns and communities near Cherokee Village! Visit our Surrounding Communities Page FAQ’s and Facts Things You Should Know About This Land …and a couple reasons why you should buy from American Land Company! HOW DID AMERICAN LAND COMPANY ACQUIRE THESE PROPERTIES? – The bulk of the properties we offer for sale are by a contract we have with the Suburban Improvement District to market their foreclosed properties. DEEDED ACCESS – Every land lot in Cherokee Village is in a platted subdivision and every lot has road frontage dedicated to that lot. This lot is NOT Landlocked! FOUR SEASONS – Cherokee Village enjoys all four seasons in a Temperate Climate with mild winters and summers. TERRAIN – This lot is in the Beautiful Foothills of the Ozark Mountains. American Land Company does NOT sell land in the middle of a desert or swamp. HARDWOODS – Most all of the lots we sell in Cherokee Village are covered in Hardwoods -Beautiful Oak, Maple, Hickory, and Dogwood Trees. TIME LIMIT TO BUILD – There is NO time Limit to build. You may leave the lot(s) that you purchase in their natural state until you are ready to build. WARRANTY DEED – When you buy land from American Land Company you get a Full Warranty Deed. Be leery of land sellers who only offer Special, Limited, or Quitclaim Deeds. (more info here) POLLUTION – Clean air and quiet atmosphere come free with every lot in Cherokee Village! LOW TAXES – This area has very low real estate taxes. You can afford to hold this property until you are ready to build! LOW CRIME – Cherokee Village consistently ranks low on the crime indexes. COST OF LIVING – The low cost of living in this area is especially advantageous to retirees and those on a fixed income. AMENITIES – Cherokee Village has two 18 hole championship golf courses, seven gorgeous lakes for boating and fishing, one miniature golf course, tennis courts, numerous parks, and much, much more. ROADS -When a building permit is issued the City will improve the road, if needed, to any lot within the city limits. ZONING – This lot is zoned for Single Family Residential Homes only. CITY LIMITS – This property is located inside the city limits of Cherokee Village, Arkansas. DOCUMENT PREPARATION FEES – The $195 Fee is a per listing fee. SHIPPING – SHIPPING is FREE inside the United States! (International buyers please add an additional $30 for shipping). The Warranty Deed will be recorded and mailed to the buyer within 21 days of receiving payment (International shipments will take an additional 2-3 weeks for delivery). After the end of this listing, an email will be sent to the buyers email address that is registered with eBay. This email will contain detailed instructions about completing the transaction. AMERICAN LAND COMPANY – We naturally offer exemplary Customer Service and will not only walk you through every purchase, but will be there for you after the sale. Our Customer Satisfaction speaks for itself through our High Feedback Rating – were here to serve you and look forward to adding YOU to our growing list of Satisfied Customers! INFORMATION LINKS: Cherokee Village Surrounding Communities CV Full Map Actual Photo of Property This is the actual land lot you are bidding on! Actual Road in front of Property Existing Home across the Street Actual Plat of Property Subject property for sale is highlighted. Property Details & Additional Information County: Sharp State: Arkansas Country: USA Zip: 72529 Legal Description: Lot 5 Block 16 Kima 3rd Addition, Sharp County, Arkansas Approximate Dimensions: 80 x 160 x 80 x 164 feet Approximate Road Frontage: 80 feet Location: Aqua Drive, Cherokee Village, Arkansas Approximate Annual Real Estate Taxes and Suburban Improvement District Assessments: $150 per lot . The winner of this auction will be responsible for real estate taxes and assessments for 2012 which will be due on or before Oct. 10, 2013. THERE ARE NO HOMEOWNERS OR PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION FEES ON THIS LOT! Utilities Notes: Water, Phone and Electric are at the Lot. Sewer by approved septic system. Restrictions: The International Building Code 2000 is the building guidelines used in Cherokee Village, AR and are enforced by the City of Cherokee Village. For questions concerning the building codes or enforcement, please contact the City Building Inspector at the following number: 870-257-5522. There are NO trailers or temporary dwellings allowed in the majority of Cherokee Village including this subdivision Additional Notes: There is no maintenance or clearing required on the lot. There is also no time limit to build on this lot – it can be left in its natural state. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Lakes and River: This addition is approximately 2.3 miles from Lake Thunderbird (The Largest Cherokee Village Lake at 264 acres) and the Thunderbird Recreation Center, and it’s 2.4 miles to the Lake Sequoyah boat launch. Also, it is less than 1 mile to the South Fork River. Golf: It’s about 2.5 miles to the North Golf Course (An 18-hole Championship Course) and less than 7 miles to the South Golf Course (an 18-hole Championship Course) from this addition. Town Center: This addition is approximately 1.5 miles from the hub of Shopping, Service Station, Churches, City Hall and Restaurants all located in Beautiful Downtown Cherokee Village along with various types of business. Don’t forget to visit Papoose Park, a favorite among residents and visitors alike with its updated playground equipment! Topography: The lots in this addition are generally covered with large Oak trees and other natural vegetation and are level to moderately sloped. The Area: This property is located in beautiful Northeast Arkansas. With our low crime rate, beautiful scenery, and slower lifestyle, you’ll feel you’ve found paradise. Our area is a popular vacation and retirement destination, with golf, water-skiing, boating, canoeing, fishing, arts & crafts, antiques and many special interest clubs as sources of entertainment. Information provided here is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. eBay Listing Information If you make a bid please be prepared to follow through with the purchase! This listing is considered by American Land Company to be a binding sale. By making the winning bid, you are entering into a binding agreement for the purchase of this land. High fees in the real estate category force us to file non-paying bidder reports against those who do not follow through with transactions. This could result in expulsion from eBay. PAYMENT: Payment in full is due within 5 business days following the close of this listing. Your payment is to be made payable to and sent to: American Land Company 249 Iroquois Drive Cherokee Village, AR 72529 We accept most types of payment including credit card. We do NOT accept PayPal. If you have any questions about paying for your purchase, please call us at 870-257-2173. SHIPPING: The Warranty Deed will be recorded and mailed to the buyer within 21 days of receiving payment (international shipments will take an additional 2-3 weeks for delivery). At the end of this listing, an email will be sent to the buyers email address that is registered with eBay. This email will contain detailed instructions about completing the transaction. International buyers please add an additional $30 extra for shipping. TITLE INSURANCE: A Title Policy is available on this property for an additional cost of $150.00. If you would like simply let us know and add the additional $150.00 to your payment when paying for your purchase. Title Insurance is ordered through an independent Title Insurance company and typically takes six to eight weeks for processing. ADDITIONAL NOTES: The buyer is responsible for performing his/her own due diligence. We reserve the right to cancel this auction at any time regardless of bids. WEEKEND and HOLIDAY NOTES: American Land Company’s offices are closed on weekends and holidays. Holiday auction winners will be contacted the following working business day. Friday evening and weekend auction winners will be contacted the following Monday. THIS PROPERTY COMES WITH A FULL WARRANTY DEED Don’t take the risk some sellers offer when they only give you a “Special Warranty Deed” or “Quit Claim Deed”. The WARRANTY DEED you get from American Land Company will be stamped and recorded at the Sharp County Courthouse. Click here to see the reason YOU want a Warranty Deed Driving Distances from Cherokee Village, AR Ash Flat, Arkansas – 7 miles (Wal-Mart Supercenter, County Courthouse) Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas – 24 mi. (More Great Golf, Lakes) Hardy, Arkansas – 2 miles (Spring River Fishing, Canoeing, Trout, Walleye) Batesville, Arkansas – 46 miles (Home of Mark Martin, Speedway, White River) Mountain View, Arkansas – 48 miles (Live Music, Ozark Folk Center, Crafts Festivals) Mountain Home, Arkansas – 50 miles (Lowes, Home Depot, Norfork Lake, Bull Shoals) Jonesboro, Arkansas – 67 miles (Arkansas State University, Bradbury Gallery) Branson, Missouri – 134 miles (Shows, Amusement Parks, Outlet Shopping) Little Rock, Arkansas – 144 miles (State Capitol, Clinton Presidential Center) Memphis, Tennessee – 135 miles (Beale, Blues, BBQ, Elvis, Graceland, B. B. King) Springfield, Missouri – 157 miles (Bass Pro Shop, Missouri State University) Tunica, Mississippi – 157 miles (Fitz, Bally’s, Golf, Gambling, Poker, Craps) St. Louis, Missouri – 251 miles (Anheuser-Busch, Arch, Cardinals, Cabela’s) Dallas, Texas – 457 miles (Beef BBQ, Mavericks, Deep Ellum, Greenville) Tampa, Florida – 920 miles (Vacations, Busch Gardens, Adventure Island) Phoenix, Arizona – 1446 miles (Sun Devils, Heard Museum) Las Vegas, Nevada – 1553 miles (Roll the Dice, Shows) Los Angles, California – 1768 mi. (Hollywood, Lakers, Disneyland) Buyers from the U.S.A. From all over the world!!! Alaska Alabama Arkansas Arizona California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Iowa Idaho Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland Maine Michigan Minnesota Missouri Mississippi Montana North Carolina North Dakota Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico Nevada New York Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Vermont Washington Wisconsin West Virginia Wyoming Armenia Australia Bahamas Bahrain Bahamas Belgium Botswana Brazil Canada Cayman Islands Costa Rica Czech Republic Denmark Dubai England Finland France Germany Great Britain Guam Holland Iceland India Ireland Japan Mexico Malaysia Netherlands New Caledonia New Zealand Norway Nova Scotia Philippines Puerto Rico Qatar Russian Federation Saudi Arabia Scotland Singapore Slovakia South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand United Kingdom United Arab Emirates Vietnam Virgin Islands …and adding more!!! THIS LISTING BROUGHT TO YOU BY 249 IROQUOIS DRIVE CHEROKEE VILLAGE, ARKANSAS 72529 PO BOX 720 C.V., ARKANSAS 72525 870.257.2173 See more American Land Company Auctions HERE Thank You For Visiting Our Auction This property is listed with KING-RHODES & ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE Ron Rhodes, Arkansas License #PB00007551 Everything on the page, including photographs, is Copyright © 2012 by American Land Company. Unauthorized usage or copying of anything on this page is strictly prohibited by law, and violators will be prosecuted. Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but plagiarism is strictly prohibited by law and by eBay.

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MUST SELLEmpty lot in nice residential neighborhood in Horseheads, New York 3/4 of an acre of land available. We bought this to build a small retirement home on and then in this economy we were downsized and unable to develop the land.We are selling it at a loss. There is a possibility of money from the gas people when that is legalized in NY – but we can’t wait and there is no guarantee that would happen anyway.We’re sorry to lose our dream – but we have bills to pay in order to try to keep the house we live in now. Sale includes a full abstract. I will put fresh ribbon on the corners to show the four corners of the property, the land was surveyed when we purchased it. It is in a residential area but would require some work to make into a building lot. It borders a large expanse of wooded area for recreation,it is within minutes of a major retail shopping area, within 5 minutes of a major interstate making it easy to get anywhere. Golf nearby, wineries within a half hour drive, Seneca Lake is within a half hour drive,boating, hiking, shopping are all available close by. Willing to accept Best Offer

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GREAT INVE$TMENT ATTRACTIVE 4 BEDROOM HOME WITH LARGE BACKYARD VERY CLOSE TO SHOPPING, RESTAURANTS, SCHOOLS AND MAJOR HIGHWAY IDEAL FAMILY HOME About Warren, Ohio Centrally located just 14 miles from Youngstown, Warren is a thriving city on the Pennsylvania-Ohio border. As the county seat of Trumbull County, Ohio, the Youngstown-Warren-Boardman metropolitan area is home to some 600,000 residents. The Youngstown economy is currently attracting strong investment, which will lead to more jobs and economic growth. According to the Youngstown-Warren Chamber of Commerce, projects totaling $1.3 billion have recently been announced. Warren is the birthplace of Neil Armstrong and is well-known for arts, cultural venues, and a wide variety of shopping and dining establishments. It is the home of the National Packard Museum and the Neil Armstrong First Flight Memorial. With its well-established cultural and recreational facilities and its diversified economic base, Warren is one of America’s best places to live, work and play! Neighborhood Description Centrally located on quiet residential street, very close to shopping, bars, restaurants and movie theaters This stylish home is located on an attractive residential street and is half a mile from McBride Park. There are 16 restaurants and many shops located within a mile from the house. The home is in a quiet family oriented area where residents take pride in both their homes and the neighborhood. This home is conveniently located near downtown Warren. It is less than half a mile from Willard Avenue K-8 School and Holy Trinity Orthodox Christian School, within a mile of Life Skills of Trumbull County High School, Warren G Harding High School, Summit Academy School and Notre Dame School/Queen of Peace. Additionally, within a mile of the home there are 25 churches, which demonstrates the strength and character of the neighborhood. There are 12 parks within 2 miles of the house for recreation and time with the family. Route 422 is less than half a mile from the house. Home Description Spacious Colonial 4-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom Home. Beautiful woodwork. Nice front porch. Full basement. This home is a very stylish 4 bedroom home, in good condition. The large kitchen features big windows to let in plenty of sunlight throughout the day. The kitchen has ample beautiful wood cabinetry to store everything a gourmet chef would need. Additionally there is a big living room which can easily accommodate a large sofa, and home entertainment center if desired. The living room and dining room feature beautiful natural woodwork. The four spacious bedrooms are on the second floor, set apart from the downstairs living area for privacy and comfort. Each bedroom features large windows as well as abundant closet space. The exterior of the home features a nice porch where one can enjoy their morning coffee and attractive aluminum and wood siding which gives the home strong visual appeal. Investment Analysis This home has tremendous value as an investment. According to CNNMoney.com, the average home price in the Youngstown-Warren-Boardman Metro Area is $90,200. There is potential to purchase this home, and resell at a gain, or to hold as a long term investment and realize strong cash flow and long term capital gains. Based on the potential rental income, an investor could quickly earn back the purchase price and earn a high return with a small investment basis. According to Robert Kiyosaki author of Rich Dad Poor Dad and creator of the Cash Flow Board Game, investing in real estate is a great way to build income and achieve financial security and independence. A small investment in real estate can be a great step towards building a real estate investment portfolio, creating sustainable wealth and achieving financial independence. TERMS You are bidding on the FULL PURCHASE PRICE of this auction. Upon completion of this auction, and final payment, the HOME WILL TRANSFER FREE AND CLEAR TO THE BUYER. There are no liens against this property, and title is insurable. Purchaser agrees to accept the property in “AS IS, WHERE IS” condition at the time of closing, with NO WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. Any representations of this property are merely the opinion of the seller. All buyers are encouraged to perform their own due diligence. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO DO YOUR OWN DUE DILIGENCE PRIOR TO PURCHASE. WE WELCOME YOU TO VISIT THE HOME. TO ARRANGE ACCESS, SEND ME YOUR FULL NAME AND PHONE # This is a CASH AUCTION. When submitting your bid, you must have funds on hand to complete the purchase. This is a speedy closing, and there is no time to arrange bank financing. THIS AUCTION IS FOR SERIOUS BIDDERS ONLY. Please do not bid if you will not fulfill your obligation! Any winning bidders who do not close will be reported to eBay for buyer misconduct. If you need additional pictures or have any questions, please feel free to ask prior to conclusion of the auction. CLOSING PROCESS Upon winning the auction, BUYER MUST CONTACT SELLER IMMEDIATELY via phone or email and provide: 1. Name to be placed on deed. 2. Phone Number 3. Address to send settlement sheet. 4. $2,000 non-refundable earnest money deposit in the form of a certified check, or money order via overnight delivery service, or bank wire transfer. This deposit must be received within 24 hours of winning the bid. If the seller has not received funds or heard from the purchaser within this period, the transaction will be considered void, and buyer misconduct will be reported to eBay.

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Hello & Welcome to Reichwein Ranches!! Today We Have For Auction a 5 ACRE TRACT in the Rio Grande Ranches Subdivision THAT IS JUST 4 TRACTS FROM THE RIO GRANDE RIVER. YOU WILL SEE A TON OF OTHER LISTINGS ON EBAY WHERE THE LAND IS 2-3 MILES FROM THE RIVER BUT THEY DON’T TELL YOU THAT. It is very hard to find tracts close to the river. For those of you that are interested in owning a tract by the Rio Grande River, if you have been following listings on Ebay for any time you will have noticed that there are many listings in the Rio Grande Subdivision,but none of the tracts are anywhere near the River. This subdivision is 15,000 acres large, so 95% of the tracts are nowhere near the river and simply have the Rio Grande River in name only. Our tract is actually by the Rio Grande River. The Rio Grande River(Pictures 1,2 & 3) is great for Trout fishing of Brown & Rainbow Trout. Picture #1 was taken during the summer. Pictures 2 & 3, I just took 2 days ago. The Rio Grande River attracts wildlife, because it is a local drinking hole, so it is a favorite hangout for the herds of wild horses, as well as herds of elk and deer. I have a couple of pictures up of the wild horses hanging out and drinking (pictures 5 &10). This tract is Tract #52, Unit #24 Blk0 Tract 52. It is on Cherokee Rd. You take Rio Grande Rd directly off of Hwy 142. Follow Rio Grande Rd to Cherokeee Rd & pass Bannock Rd. Make a left on Cherokee Rd. Tract 52 is the 4th Tract on the left. W/this property you will also get a key to the Taylor Ranch/Ciela Vista Ranch once the land is paid in full. I have this completely explained about 1/2 way down. This subdivision is able to get a well permit. There are 3 subdivisions in this County where you cannot get a well permit. We do not sell any of them, but some do. They are 1)Trinchera Creek Estates or Trinchera Colony Estates 2)Top of the World 3)Mt. Blanca Estates. This subdivision is guaranteed to be able to get a well permit. Well depth is approximately 80-100 feet in depth. I have a well & septic company that I recommend to people when customers are ready to build,as they do a great job at a fair price. I just took some of these of the pictures of the land this fall during October & then just went out again & took some new pictures to show the land & the river during the winter,so these newest pictures are just a couple of days old. These are Pictures 2,3,4 & 9. It is extremely beautiful in here & very peaceful. It is not going to be for everyone though for this reason. It is 15 minutes one way to the Town of San Luis or 25 minutes to the bigger Town of Alamosa. It is also about 35 minutes to the Resort Towns of Red River & Taos & this is a huge advantage,because I live just 5 minutes outside ofthe Town of San Luis,so it takes me 65 minutes to get to either Red River or Taos. I would like to go more often than I do & if I were retired the extra 15 minutes wouldn’t matter,but since I’m not & have a very busy business I rarely find the time anymore to go down there. The closeness of living this close to the area is a big advantage & it also is going to really help alot in the future w/escalating Real Estate Prices,because the Taos Area has alot to do w/the Rise in Real Estate Prices in our area. The 5 acre tracts by the Rio Grande in the Taos area can go from $500,000 if they are right by the river to $150,000 if they are just in the subdivision w/the River’s Name,but the land is nowhere near the river. That is why I have a very important article talking about this in Picture # 11. Angel Fire is just a little bit further. Taos is 2 Towns! Town is a Ski Mountain & the Other Town is the Art Town that is World Renowned & Draws Artists from All Over the World to Live here in the Artist Community(picture #11) The Buyer of this Property is going to want this for a vacation property most likely, as realistically it is a country property & might be a little too rural for some at this time. The majority of our buyers do buy the land for retirement in anywhere from 10-15 years, which this would be perfect for that. They come out & camp on their property during the summers or use it in the fall for a hunting base, because our area is such a fantastic area for elk and deer hunting. This is a fantastic place for owning horses,as well as recreational toys,because the area is surrounded by the Rio Grande River BLM,so the entire area around this subdivision will always be open to recreation forever. The pictures are all taken by me, as I live here year round & I take all of the pictures of the property. The views from the land to the North are of Mt. Blanca (picture #2) and views to the east of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains(Pictures 6-9) from the Land in October. The Pictures of the Rio Grande River(Picture #1-3) and (Pictures 5 & 10) are of a herd of wild horses drinking from the river were taken another time. There were all sorts of horse hoof prints at the property when I was out taking pictures,but they weren’t there when I was taking pictures,but they do hang out here to drink and then graze. This area is extremely beautiful, but it is more remote than the other 5 acre subdivision that I also have for sale. So I want to make sure that the buyer of this property is aware of this. I do get customers that say,”I couldn’t live here permanently,but it is a great getaway property.” or They buy for camping now during the summer or RVing and plan to build in 15 to 20 years. It is 15 minutes to the Town of San Luis vs the other 5 acre subdivision we carry being only 1-2 minutes to the Town of San Luis. This area on top of it is surrounded by Rio Grande BLM because of the Rio Grande River,so that will always be federally protected lands that will never be built upon. That also gives this area even more of an open space feel. Also in this area are some really beautiful farms,so you do have 1st class neighbors. The Rio Grande River is known for it’s fantastic trout fishing,for its exceptional beauty & because of all of the Rio Grande BLM surrounding the area to never be This is REICHWEIN RANCHES(OWNED BY THE REICHWEINS Phone # 888-291-9507) UNIT 24 BLK 0 LOT 52 (picture #12)This TRACT IS $7925 AND WE WILL OFFER A 0% INTEREST 7 year OWNER FINANCING PACKAGE w/$125 BuyItNow Down Payment, WE DO NOT RUN ANY CREDIT CHECKS, BECAUSE WE OWN THE PROPERTY FREE AND CLEAR,SO WE ARE ABLE TO OWNER FINANCE THE PROPERTY OURSELVES 100% AND DO NOT EVER SELL THE LOANS. You will deal w/our family for the entirety of the loan. THE DOWN PAYMENT GOES TOWARDS THE SALES PRICE AND THIS MAKES YOUR MONTHLY PAYMENTS $92.86 A MONTH + $5 PRORATED PER MONTH FOR THE PROPERTY TAXES. Total Monthly Payment is $97.86 This is my personal opinion of this subdivision. Even though this is a rural property the roads are good in this subdivision. This is a popular property & area to come out and camp on it in the summer time. You can fish the Rio Grande or go hiking in the Carson Nation Forest endlessly,which is the large mountain range of Red River & Taos. This is just 10 – 15 minutes from this property. You can horseback ride,hike or mountain bike endlessly in there for days on end in the summer or snowmobile or cross country ski & snowshoe in the winter time. You can hunt or ATV from you property,as well as hike,bike or ride as well for hours or days on end right from your property. This is a recreational paradise in Southern Colorado & Northern Mexico just waiting for its new owner & their toys. This is really,really beautiful in here. You have herds of wild horses and big herds of elk and fantastic mountains views here,so it is beautiful and very peaceful and a perfect mountain getaway. You can bring your horses to ride for hours,or your bikes or ATV’s. It is an endless playground. The other type of person that would love this property is a hunter/fisher person. As I mentioned the large elk herds. Also the Rio Grande River,which is just a couple of tracts away,is well known for its fly fishing of both brown and rainbow trout. Both types of landowners use this property recreationally and then will make plans to retire out here many times in 15-20 years. Also the Resort Towns of Red River and Taos are 30 -35 minutes from here and all of the endless recreational opportunities available there plus it is a good sizable town,as well as the 3rd largest artistic community only behind New York and Los Angeles in stature,so you do have the ability to get variety in your life from the outdorrs once in awhile. They also have alot of restauraunts and musical entertainment on the weekends. I take my dogs and my bike to this area and ride my bike in here alot, because I really love it in here,as it is really beautiful and relaxing place to ride. My dogs just run along and have a ball and it is so peaceful and quiet in here,that I don’t have to worry about my dogs and they can just have fun and play while I ride my bike. There is no one my dogs will bother & no leash laws here. We have no big city rules here. You just come here to have fun & no big brother or HomeOwners Association constantly Telling you what you can & cannot do. This subdivision is 15 minutes from the Town of San Luis and this Tract specifically is going to be 15 minutes from the Town of San Luis,25 minutes to the Larger Town of Alamosa and 20-25 minutes to the 2 Resort Towns of Red River and Taos,New Mexico. Now the Buyer of this property is going to be someone whom is going to be comfortable in a rural setting. This area is great for hunting,as their are alot of elk herds that also hang out here,as well as the wild horses,because of the water source. It is also a great area for owning horses,because of all of the open area to ride,because of the Rio Grande BLM that will keep this National area protected forever and never developed. So far this year the mountains have started out nicely w/3 great snows,so it is looking to be a good year for moisture. We are in the valley,so we don’t get the snow right here on the land. This property is 15 minutes from the Carson National Forest,which is the National Forest for both Red River and Taos,New Mexico Resorts. The Resort Towns themselves are going to be 20-25 minutes from this property. You can snowshoe,cross country ski,snowmobile,downhill ski or snowboard as much as you want in here,as it is incredibly beautiful mountain landscape that you can play to your hearts content in the snow during the winter and then during the summer switch to hiking,biking,horseback riding or Jeeping. There is also the River for fishing and large herds of elk,deer and antelope the hunters in the fall. You also have the long chain of mountains known as the Sangre de Cristo Mountains,which are in Colorado and are 15 minutes from this property. They don’t have a resort attached to them,but you can do all of the non resort activities,such as hiking,biking,horseback riding,snowmobiling,snowshoeing etc etc We are in paradise up here,if you love the outdoors like I do and my dogs do. All of our customers that come up to see their land and meet me will meet my dogs,as they go everywhere w/me. They love going out to help me take the pictures of the properties. ALL PICTURES ARE ACTUAL PICTURES TAKEN BY ME. We OWNER FINANCE THIS TRACT W/NO CREDIT CHECKS, SINCE WE DO NOT NEED TO WORK WITH THE BANKS AS WE NEVER SELL OUR LOANS. This Auction is for the Down Payment Only. WE ACCEPT VISA,MC,DISCOVER AND CHECKS FOR BOTH THE DOWN PAYMENT AND THE MONTHLY PAYMENTS AS WELL. But for the Down Payment We will accept checks or money order only if it is sent to us by Priority Mail and w/a Tracking Number emailed to me w/in 24 hours,which is then Delivered to us w/in 2-3 Business Days. Phone Numbers- Land Line 7 Days a Week. 888-291-9507(Main Phone Number in Colorado to call &/or Leave Messages On It for Me,Julie.) If I don’t answer it is because I am out either taking pictures or taking a customer to see their land,but I will return your call once I return. We Never Sell Our Loans. You will deal with our family for the entirety of the loan. Because we don’t sell our loans,that means we can guarantee you that what we say will be honored thru the loan period. We allow our customers to make exchanges at any time thruout the loan period. We don’t charge any paperwork fees for this to be done & we allow customers to make multiple exchanges,as well. WE ALSO DON’T CHARGE ANY KIND OF FEES AT ALL!! WE DON’T CHARGE THEM UP FRONT, WE DON’T CHARGE THEM IN THE MIDDLE,WE DON’T CHARGE THEM EVER!!!!! WE DON’T CHARGE CUSTOMERS TO MAKE EXCHANGES-WE HAVE NEVER CHARGED A CUSTOMER FOR ANYTHING-IF OUR CUSTOMERS HAVE A BAD MONTH & NEED TO WORK SOMETHING OUT,THEY TALK TO ME. I KNOW THEM,BECAUSE WE ARE A FAMILY BUSINESS. OUR CUSTOMERS AREN’T A GENERIC NUMBER THAT HAS BEEN SOLD TO SOME COMPANY THAT DOESN’T CARE. Follow Us on: (No prepayment penalties on any of our loans) (NO PAPERWORK FEE FOR ANY REASON OF ANY KIND NEVER EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, NO BILLING FEES OF ANY KIND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,YOU PAY US FOR THE LAND ONLY & THE PROPERTY TAXES AND THAT IS IT!! WE ARE A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS THAT DOESN’T BELIEVE IN STICKING IT TO OUR CUSTOMERS WA $5 FEE HERE AND THERE AND AT EVERY CHANCE POSSIBLE & YOU WILL ALWAYS DEAL W/OUR FAMILY THRU THE LIFETIME OF THE LOAN,AS WE DON’T SELL OFF OUR ACCOUNTS. We always try our best to keep our customers happy by being open 7 days a week by both email (Coloradomtnproperty@wildblue.net) and on our toll free number which 888-291-9507. 5)Again we Accept MC/VISA &DISCOVER FOR BOTH THE DOWN PAYMENT AND THE MONTHLY PAYMENTS!!!! WE NEVER SELL THE LOANS, SO YOU WILL ALWAYS BE DEALING W/OUR FAMILY FOR THE ENTIRETY OF THE LOAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 6)WE SEND OUT 2 PACKETS ONCE WE RECEIVE THE DOWN PAYMENT,(note there are no paperwork or billing fees of any kind,never ever). THE 1ST PACKET HAS THE LAND PAPERWORK WITH THE INTEREST AND PAYMENT PLAN THAT YOU WANT. THERE IS ALSO SOME GENERAL INFORMATION IN THERE ABOUT THE AREA AND US. THE 2ND PACKET HAS A LAND PLATTE W/THIS PROPERTY MARKED, AN OVERALL MAP W/THIS PROPERTY MARKED AND OUR FAMILY RANCH. LASTLY SEVERAL DIFFERENT BROCHURES ON THE DIFFERENT THINGS TO DO IN THE AREA. I AM HERE YEAR ROUND AND AM HAPPY TO TAKE ALL OF OUR BUYERS OUT TO SEE THEIR PROPERTY AND JUST NEED AN EMAIL ABOUT A WEEK IN ADVANCE TO SET UP A TIME TO MEET AT OUR RANCH, AND WE WILL HEAD OUT FROM HERE. 7)WE ANSWER OUR TOLL FREE NUMBER OR CHECK MESSAGES 7 DAYS A WEEK(MY DAD DOES) AND I ANSWER EMAILS 7 DAYS A WEEK(I’m Julie). Coloradomtnproperty@wildblue.net The PROPERTY TAXES ARE $59.06 ANNUALLY (per tract)TO BE PRORATED MONTHLY AT $5 PER MONTH ON EITHER FINANCING OPTION. ****************Once this land is paid in full the Buyer will get a key to the Former Taylor Ranch/Now the Cielo Vista Ranch. With this key,you have the following rights;1)WoodGathering for personal Use,meaning for firewood and to build a home for personal use 2)To All Cattle to Pasture in Cielo Vista Ranch for personal use.(meaning not for commercial use) 3)To Hunt for personal use. The Cielo Vista Ranch is a 77,000 Acre+ Ranch and you can do a Google Search on it and the Taylor Ranch,to learn about it and it’s long and colorful history. It is an incrdeibly beautiful mountain ranch that encompasses one of Colorado’s 38 14,000+ Mountain Peaks,Culebra Peak. There are several entrances to th Ranch and the key will allow entry thru several of the gates. You will need your Drivers License in Addition to the key to verify that you are the holder of the key. They will not allow anyone in other than the owner of the property,not even spouses or children. This was something that was taken thru the Courts by the Locals thru the years all the way to the Supreme Court regarding Access to the land,known as LaSierra, and the Locals won. So Landowners of certain subdivisions w/this being one of them, get access to LaSierra(Ciela Vista Ranch w/the terms,as I have spelled them out above). Once this land is paid in full to us, I will let you know what they need in order for you to get your key. You will need your filled out warranty deed,which you will receive and a copy of your Driver’s License or your actual Driver’s License if you come here during the summer. Carlos is a friend and he works for the ranch. He gets everyone set up w/their keys. I will get all of this coordinated though for each of our customers.********************************* I HAVE JUST RECENTLY SET UP OUR WEBSITE WWW.COLORADOMTNPROPERTY.NET AND BLOG THRU GOOGLE WWW.COLORADOMTNPROPERTY.BLOGSPOT.COM W/UPDATED INFORMATION ON MANY OF THE BROCHURES WE GET IN THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. THERE ARE SEVERAL PAGES OF HUNTING INFORMATION ON THE LARGE SUCH AS THE MALE TROPHY ELK!!!!!!!!!!! OF WHICH WE HAVE AN ABUNDANCE OF HERE!!!!!! & THE LICENSING FOR BOTH IN STATE AND OUT OF STATE. OUR AREA HAS ALOT OF THE PRIZE LARGE MALE TROPHY ELK, TOO. THERE IS ALSO THE LICENSING INFORMATION FOR ALL THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAME AND FISHING FOR 2011. THEY HAVE THE PRICES FOR BOTH IN STATE AND OUT OF STATE. THERE ARE ALSO BROCHURES FROM OUR AREA AND ALL OF THE THINGS TO DO IN THE AREA. I ALSO HAVE BROCHURES ON THERE FOR TAOS AND RED RIVER,NEW MEXICO. THEN I HAVE LINKS TO ALL OF THE PARKS AND NATIONAL FORESTS FOR THE SURROUNDING AREAS THAT I THINK CUSTOMERS WOULD BE INTERESTED IN SEEING OR VISITING WHILE VACATIONING. I HAVE LINKS TO ALL OF OUR BEAUTIFUL RESORTS HERE IN COLORADO TOO, WHICH 90% OF THEM ARE WITHIN 2- 3 1/2 HOURS DRIVE OF HERE. STEAMBOAT SPRINGS IS REALLY THE ONLY RESORT THAT IS ABOUT A 5 HOUR DRIVE FROM HERE. YOU CAN GET TO BEAUTIFUL RESORTS LIKE BRECKENRIDGE IN A 3 HOUR DRIVE. I HAVE ALSO RECEIVED ALOT OF QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT TYPE OF TREES GROW HERE AND BUSHES AND FLOWERING PLANTS. I AM GOING TO GET A COMPLETE LIST FROM A NURSERY DOWN IN TAOS THIS WEEK AND GET IT UP ON OUR WEBSITE AND BLOG,BUT IN THE MEANTIME PEOPLE ARE FAIRLY SURPRISED BY WHAT GROWS HERE. WE OBVIOUSLY HAVE A VERY,VERY SUNNY CLIMATE,AS I TALK ABOUT IT QUITE A BIT,SO EVERYTHING DOES NEED TO BE WATERED THAT IS PLANTED HERE UNTIL IT IS ROOTED. THE MOST POPULAR TREES ARE SEVERAL DIFFERENT TYPES OF FIR TREES AND THEN ASPEN TREES,BUT WE ALSO GROW FRUIT TREES HERE AND A LARGE VARIETY OF FLOWERING TREES,AS WELL. OUR AREA IS FINE FOR GROWING A VERY LARGE VARIETY OF FLOWERS,AS COMMON AS THE ROSEBUSHES AND THE GERANIUM PLANTS. PANSIES ARE ESPECIALLY GREAT IN THE MOUNTAINOUS AREAS AND HAVE EVERY COLOR IMAGINABLE. YOU CAN EVEN GROW VEGETABLES HERE IN OUR AREA LIKE SQUASH. OUR GROWING SEASON FOR THE FLOWERS,FLOWERING BUSHES, FRUIT TREES AND VEGETABLES ARE FROM APRIL TO MID NOVEMBER. WE STAY IN THE 60′S HERE USUALLY THRU NOVEMBER. ***********WE ARE HERE AFTER THE SALE, TO SHOW THE BUYER THEIR PROPERTY. I AM LOCAL AND I TAKE ALL OF MY PICTURES, I KNOW ALL OUR LAND INDIVIDUALLY AND DON’T JUST SEND A MAP OUT AND EXPECT OUR BUYERS TO FIND THEIR PROPERTY ON THEIR OWN. WE ONLY SELL PROPERTY THAT WE ARE PROUD TO SHOW OUR BUYERS PERSONALLY WHEN THEY COME TO TOWN AND MEET US AT OUR 1435 ACRE FAMILY RANCH. OUR RANCH IS ONLY 5 MINUTES FROM THE TOWN OF SAN LUIS AS WELL. WE ARE RIGHT ON HWY 142 WITH 4 MILES OF HWY 142 FRONTAGE SO YOU CAN’T MISS US.********************* ALL OF OUR LAND IS OWNED FREE & CLEAR PLUS WE ARE A LOCAL FAMILY WITH AN 1435 ACRE RANCH. WE ALSO HAVE DEVELOPED MULTIPLE SUBDIVISIONS IN THIS COUNTY OVER THE LAST 30 YEARS, OUR FAMILY OWNS SEVERAL THOUSAND ACRES IN THIS COUNTY ALL FREE AND CLEAR OF ANY LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES AND HAVE A LONG HISTORY HERE LONG BEFORE EBAY WAS EVER IN BUSINESS. HOPEFULLY YOU WILL LOVE SOUTHERN COLORADO AS MUCH AS WE DO. SO TODAY WE ARE OFFERING FOR AUCTION THIS BEAUTIFUL 5 ACRE TRACT FOR AUCTION; Hello and Welcome to Reichwein Ranches!!! IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO LIVE IN THE COUNTRY WITH A LOT OF RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN AN AREA OF THE COUNTRY WHERE ACTIVE BABY BOOMERS ARE HEADING, THEN YOU WILL WANT TO KEEP READING. NOT ONLY DO WE HAVE ALOT TO DO HERE, WE HAVE GREAT WEATHER BUT WE HAVE THE MOUNTAINS AND WE HAVE AFFORDABLE LIVING WITH A SAFE SENSE OF COMMUNITY. THIS IS WHY WITHIN A 3 HOUR DRIVE OUR AREA HAD 3 COMMUNITIES PICKED #3, #4 AND #12 AS THE 3 OF TOP 12 PLACES TO BUY LAND FOR RETIREMENT IN THE WHOLE “COUNTRY”. SINCE WE HAVE BEEN ACCRUING LAND IN THIS AREA OVER THE LAST 30 YEARS, WE OWN ALL OF OUR LAND FREE AND CLEAR!!!! THAT IS THE REASON WE CAN OFFER OWNER FINANCING W/A LOW DOWN PAYMENT AND SINCE WE DON’T NEED TO INVOLVE THE BANKS WE DON’T NEED TO RUN CREDIT CHECKS. WE ALSO NEVER SELL OUR LOANS SO YOU WILL DEAL WITH OUR FAMILY FOR THE ENTIRETY OF THE LOAN. That is why we believe it is important for our customers to do their homework first and then they will all find out that we are the only company that has the 30 year history in this County. We are the only family that has developed multiple subdivisions over that last 25 years and owns several thousand acres in this County free and clear in this County. That is why we are able to sell land from 1 acre to 160 acres with owner financing because we do own all of our land free and clear. Also we do not need to involve a bank for our customers loan financing and can secure the financing for the land ourselves up to 30 years ourselves. We have been doing owner financing for the last 30 years and have the record with Costilla County to back it up. Also we have our 1435 acre family ranch here, where I live full time. We are the only Seller on Ebay that has a local connection. We also try to show most customers their properties as long as they can set an appointment a week in advance with us. We own all of our land free and clear including our family ranch free of any liens or encumbrances. This how we are able to sell the land on both Ebay and Overstock with the owner financing with a low down payment and owner finance the balance. We will take our customers out to see their land after their purchase as well by appointment unlike our competition that has no roots to the area and for the most part doesn’t know where the land is located that they are selling. We take actual pictures because I live here year round and take the actual pictures of the land we are selling from the land we are selling in the subdivisions we are selling. THERE ARE NO PREPAYMENT PENALTIES. There are no prepayment penalties for any of our loans!!!!!! THE DOWN PAYMENTS ARE APPLIED TOWARDS THE SALES PRICE. You can make a larger down payment if you wish to lower your monthly payment and we can do shorter loans by request. **** WE HAVE********NO PAPERWORK FEES OR UP FRONT ONE CHARGE FEES, THIS IS THE SAME FOR INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS,NO EXTRA FEES OF ANY KIND. NO MONTHLY BILLING FEES OF ANY KIND, WE ACCEPT MAJOR CREDIT CARDS(MC,Visa & Discover ) FOR DOWN PAYMENT AND THE MONTHLY PAYMENTS. NO PAPERWORK FEES WHATSOEVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE OWN ALL OF OUR LAND FREE AND CLEAR!!! WE HAVE BEEN IN THIS AREA FOR 30 YEARS SO WE HAVE A VERY,VERY LONG HISTORY HERE!! WE HAVE OUR 1435 ACRE FAMILY RANCH HERE TO BE HAVE CUSTOMERS MEET ME HERE WHERE I CAN TAKE THEM OUT TO SEE THEIR PROPERTY. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE DEALING W/OUR FAMILY THRU THE ENTIRETY OF THE LOAN AS WE DO NOT SELL OUR LOANS!!!!!!!!!!!! ******** WE ACCEPT MC,VISA & DISCOVER FOR THE DOWN PAYMENT AND FOR THE MONTHLY PAYMENTS AS WELL. WE ALSO ACCEPT CHECKS AND MONEY ORDERS FOR THE DOWN PAYMENT AND MONTHLYS AS WELL,TOO. ********* Also I get asked alot if it is ok to set the monthly payment date up to align with pay dates and that is fine with us. We can set the monthly payment date up to be any date as we are flexible on dates if there is a preferred date that is fine with us. We are a family business and so our goal is to try and keep that personal touch. We will never sell our loan that we make to you. You will always be dealing personally with our family. You will always know that we are locals and have our family ranch here in San Luis, Colorado and so we will always treat you as an individual customer and never sell your loan. WE ALSO ALLOW OUR CUSTOMERS TO MAKE EXCHANGES AT ANY TIME DURING THE LIFETIME OF THE LOAN, W/NO PAPERWORK FEES. THE ONLY COST DIFFERENCE IF THERE IS ANY, WOULD BE THE DIFFERENCE IN THE COST OF THE PROPERTY IF THERE IS ANY. *************BUYING LAND IN OUR AREA AS AN INVESTMENT. (This is an area that has steadily increased over the last 15 years because of its location and closeness to Taos,New Mexico and for it natural beauty. Land is not like the Stock Market where you have no idea of what is going on within the company’s management or the accounting team and therefore your lifes savings can be totally wiped out in a matter of weeks or a good portion of it. With land it never has those kind of swings and you actually own something vs owning worthless stock.(THE CAVUTO WEEKEND BUSINESS SHOW ON THE WEEKEND GAVE THE YEAR END STATS FOR RETURNS ON STOCKS AND THIS IS THE AVERAGE RETURN ON MUTUALS FUNDS. 10 YEARS WILL BRING YOU A 10% RETURN BEFORE THIS YEAR AS THIS YEAR COULD NOT BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT BECAUSE OF THE HUGE LOSSES WHICH WERE 34% FOR THE DOW. SO FROM 1997 TO 2007 THE AVERAGE MUTUAL FUND RETURN WAS 10% BEFORE IT GOT WIPED OUT IN 2008. THAT WAS A BETTER RETURN THAN I GOT WITH MY 401K WITH VANGUARD OVER 20 YEARS WHICH BARELY MOVED JUST TO WIPE OUT MY PRINCIPAL IN 2008 BUT I DIGRESS. EVEN WITH WITH THE RECESSION THIS AREA’S LAND PRICES ARE 15 TIMES WHAT THEY WERE 15 YEARS AGO MINIMUM AND IN SOME AREAS MANY TIMES MORE THAT. THAT IS WHY THE COUNTY IS PUTTING HOLDS ON ANY NEW SUBDIVISIONS GOING IN HERE BECAUSE GROWTH HERE IS HAPPENING TOO FAST AND THEY ARE LOSING CONTROL OF IT HERE. PICTURE # 11 IS OF AN ARTICLE WRITTEN IN OUR LOCAL PAPER TALKING ABOUT THE INCREASING PROPERTY PRICES IN OUR AREA OVER THE LAST 10 YEARS & HOW BEING W/IN AN HOURS DRIVE OF THE VERY TRENDY RESORT TOWN IN TAOS,NEW MEXICO IS THE MAIN REASON FOR THE RAPIDLY INCREASING REAL ESTATE PRICES IN OUR AREA. OUR AREA HAS BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN VIEWS IN 3 DIRECTIONS COMPARED W/THE TAOS AREA ONLY HAVING MOUNTAIN VIEWS IN THE ONE DIRECTION. ALSO MANY PEOPLE CANNOT AFFORD THE VERY EXPENSIVE REAL ESTATE PRICES IN THE TAOS AREA & BUYERS WOULD RATHER HAVE MORE ACREAGE IN OUR AREA W/THE LOWER CRIME RATE & SUPERIOR MOUNTAIN VIEWS. ALSO MANY CUSTOMERS WANT TO HAVE HORSE PROPERTY WHERE THAT IS NOT AFFORDABLE IN THE TAOS AREA. That is why most of the wealthiest people in this country have made their money in Real Estate. And So I have several good articles from the WallStreet Journal that will take 5 minutes or so to read in this listing but are well worth it to read if you are interested in buying this land for investment reasons as one of your reasons!!!)I HAVE SEVERAL ARTICLES FROM THE WALL STREET JOURNAL BELOW AS WELL AS FIGURES FROM THE TAOS,NEW MEXICO AREA WHICH AFFECTS OUR AREA TREMENDOUSLY AS WELL. THIS IS SOMETHING NEW I AM GOING TO TALK ABOUT THAT HAS HAPPENED THAT IS GOING TO POSITIVELY AFFECT OUR AREA IN A BIG WAY. ON 6/27/08 OUR HAD A LARGE CELEBRATION PARTY(I’M NOT INVOLVED IN POLITICS SO I’M NOT BRINGING THIS UP BECAUSE THIS IS MY POLITICAL VIEW. I’M STRICTLY BRING THIS UP AS SOMETHING THAT HAS OCCURRED.) TO CELEBRATE THE PASSAGE OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO NATIONAL HERITAGE ACT. OUR COUNTY ALONG WITH CONEJOS COUNTY AND ALAMOSA COUNTY ARE PART OF THE SAN LUIS VALLEYAND THE PASSAGE OF THE ACT WILL BRING MILLIONS OF DOLLARS TO OUR AREA. THE SMALL TOWN OF SAN LUIS IS HOME TO 2 BROTHERS KEN SALAZAR AND JOHN SALAZAR, JOHN STARTED OUT AS A SENATOR WHILE SEN BARACK OBAMA WAS A SENATOR AND THEY GOT TO BE FRIENDS SO NOW KEN SALAZAR IS ONE OF PRESIDENT OBAMAS CABINET ,CABINET OF THE INTERIOR WHICH DEALS WITH LAND PROJECTS. John is now working with our Governor whom is a Democrat and so he has put John Salazar in charge of the Agriculture Department in Colorado. THE BILL IS TO BRING MILLIONS OF DOLLARS TO THE AREA TO EDUCATE AND DEVELOP RECREATION WITH MOUNTAIN HOME RESERVOIR, “SMITH RESERVOIR”, SANCHEZ RESERVOIR, THE MONTE VISTA WILDLIFE NATIONAL REFUGE, THE BACA WILDLIFE NATIONAL REFUGE, AND THE GREAT SAND DUNES NATIONAL PARK PRESERVE(this was just recently given National Park status during the Clinton Presidency and has helped drive tourism numbers), & THE CUMBRES TOLTEC RAILROAD. THERE ARE ALSO A VARIETY OF HISTORIC SITES SUCH AS THE FT GARLAND MUSEUM DEDICATED TO KIT CARSON AND RELATIVES. We are now getting Brochures this year thru the Chamber of Commerce for the Sangre de Cristo Heritage Act and I am putting these Brochures into the Welcome Pack that I send out to All of our New LandOwners for 2011. THERE ARE ONLY A CERTAIN NUMBER OF PLACES DESIGNATED IN THE COUNTRY GIVEN A HERITAGE AREA DESIGNATION AND THE FUNDS FROM CONGRESS THAT COME WITH THAT DESIGNATION. SO IT IS AN HONOR OUR COUNTY AND OUR SENATORS, CONGRESSMAN AND GOVERNOR WORKED HARD ON OUR COUNTY’S BEHALF TO RECEIVE. THIS TRACT HAS THE VIEWS OF THIS MOUNTAIN RANGE AND IS ONLY 2-3 MILES FROM THE ENTIRE RANGE AND YOU ARE BLESSED TO BE LIVING RIGHT IN A NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA WHERE YOU CAN PLAY IN THE MOUNTAINS, LAKES, NATIONAL REFUGES THAT OTHERS HAVE TO SPEND THOUSANDS TO COME AND TRAVEL TO DURING THEIR VACATIONS. THE BEST PART IS YOU CAN LIVE SOMEWHERE AND WATCH YOUR LAND APPRECIATE BECAUSE THIS IS IN AN AREA WHERE LAND HAS BEEN GOING STRAIGHT UPWARD FOR THE LAST 12 YEARS AND HAS A LONG WAY TO GO BEFORE CATCHING UP TO SOME OF THE PRICIER AREAS OF TAOS AND SOUTHWESTERN COLORADO. ANYONE WHOM HAS BEEN WATCHING THIS AREA WILL KNOW WHAT HAS BEEN HAPPENING HERE.********************** A FEW GENERAL QUESTIONS THAT WE GET ASKED ALOT. 1) We do issue GENERAL WARRANTY DEEDS once the land is paid in full. WE OFFER OWNER FINANCING ON ALL OF THE LAND THAT WE SELL FOR THE DOWN PAYMENT OF THE WINNING AUCTION WHICH GOES TOWARDS THE SALES PRICE. WE DO NOT RUN CREDIT CHECKS, BECAUSE WE DO IN HOUSE FINANCING OURSELVES. Since WE OWN ALL OF OUR LAND FREE AND CLEAR, we do not need to involve the banks for our customers financing and WE NEVER SELL OUR LOANS, LIKE MANY OF OUR COMPETITORS do, which is the reason they need to sell the land at such high interest rates. Our customers will always be dealing with our family for the entirety of the loan and so we allow our customers to make exchanges to another tract at ANY TIME during the lifetime of the loan for no cost other than the difference in the property if there is any. 2) BUYERS CAN BEGIN TO USE PROPERTY RIGHT AWAY once they send the paperwork received from us back to us and pay the down payment but do not have any time frame that they need to begin building, as many owners buy this land for investment purposes or for retirement use, which brings up another commonly asked question which is can I bring my RV up to use on this property? The answer is yes, that RV’S ARE ALLOWED & SO IS CAMPING ON THIS PROPERTY. MANUFACTURED HOMES ARE ALLOWED IN HERE AS WELL. Mobile homes are not allowed older than 10 years. ***********3)This property is going to use a well system for water use and “ALL TRACTS IN THIS SUBDIVISION” ARE GUARANTEED TO BE ABLE TO GET A WELL PERMIT!!!. 4)THIS PROPERTY WILL ALSO USE A SEPTIC SYSTEM OR A COMPOST SYSTEM 5)FOR POWER IT IS ON ALTERNATIVE POWER SUCH AS SOLAR POWER OR WIND POWER. SOLAR POWER IS THE MOST POPULAR HERE BECAUSE OF OUR EXXTREMELY SUNNY CLIMATE HERE. WE RARELY HAVE A DAY WITHOUT SUN HERE, SO MOST PEOPLE HERE WILL BUILD WITH SOLAR HERE BECAUSE OF THAT REASON. I TALK MORE ABOUT THIS DOWN IN A FEW PARAGRAPHS TO SHOW SOME LISTINGS IN TAOS BOTH STRAIGHT LAND AND HOMES THAT ARE SOLAR LISTINGS. THEY BUILD THERE HOMES NOT ONLY SOLAR BUT WITH MANY MORE FEATURES THAT ARE ECO FRIENDLY AND ARE ONE OF THE MOST ECO FRIENDLY TOWNS IN THE U.S. COLORADO AS A STATE IS AS WELL, AS THE WESTERN UNITED STATES BECAUSE OF ITS NATURAL BEAUTY IS ALWAYS AT THE FOREFRONT OF MANY OF THESE FEATURES. 5)THIS PROPERTY IS ON HELEN RD. THIS IS A RECORDED AND PLATTED SUBDIVISION WITH COSTILLA COUNTY. REICHWEIN RANCHES,RIO GRANCHES UNIT 24 BLK 0 TRACT 52. **************I am going to enclose a HUUUGE ARTICLE about our area that happened 2 weeks ago. It was a sale of the Forbes Ranch here and it makes it the largest family estate in all of the United Estates by over $50 million dollars. There is an estate in Aspen that a Saudi Prince has had on the market for years at $135,000,000 million and he just took it off the market because he couldn’t sell it. And then Donald Trump’s house in Florida has been overpriced at 120,000 million for severals and those two were competing to see whom sell the most expensive house in the United States. And then the Forbes Family sells to a Hedge Fund Billionaire whom is a noted conservationist and buys the Forbes Ranchs for 175 MILLION. There is no contest left as Louis Bacon is the undisputed owner of the most expensive family estate in all of the United States and it is in Costilla County NOT Aspen Not Vail, NOT Beaver Creek, NOT Telluride But it is RIGHT HERE in the San Luis Valley FOR $175,000,000 MILLION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The reason he bought here is because it is everything that I have been saying in my description. It has unspoiled beauty that you won’t find anywhere else and we have some of the greatest weather in the country to enjoy outdoor activities year round as we live in an outdoor recreational paradise for horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, skiing, ATVing, snowmobiling, fishing and hunting as we have some of the largest elk herds anywhere in the country here. CHIEFTAIN PHOTO/FILE The 171,000-acre Forbes Trinchera Ranch near Fort Garland has been purchased by Louis Moore Bacon. Forbes Trinchera Ranch purchased for $175 million Hedge-fund manager Louis Moore Bacon buys 171,000-acre property in San Luis Valley. By MATT HILDNER THE PUEBLO CHIEFTAIN One of the country’s wealthiest investors has purchased the Forbes Trinchera Ranch in northern Costilla County. Louis Moore Bacon bought the 171,000-acre ranch earlier this month for $175 million. A spokesman for Bacon called the ranch an extraordinary property for its scenic grandeur and unspoiled natural habitat. Bacon, 51, founded Moore Capital Management in 1989. Forbes.com ranks the hedge fund manager among the 400 richest Americans and estimates his net worth at $1.7 billion. The transaction brings a close to the nearly four decades of ownership by the Forbes family. Malcolm Forbes bought the ranch in 1969 and expanded it in 1982 with the purchase of the adjacent Blanca Ranch. The Forbes family used the ranch as a hunting preserve, for corporate entertaining and as an executive retreat. Steve Forbes, president and chief executive officer of Forbes, praised the new owner for his commitment to conservation. “Louis Bacon has passionately devoted much of his life and resources to the protection of extraordinary properties,” he said. “By finding such a committed owner, we are certain Trinchera will thrive and be enjoyed, as it is, for years to come.” Bacon set up the Moore Charitable Foundation in 1992 to aid nonprofit groups that focus primarily on conservation and the protection of natural resources. He’s also gone on to make significant conservation gifts, including the 1997 donation of a conservation easement to the Nature Conservancy for Robins Island, a 434-acre property on the south shore of Long Island. In 2001, Bacon protected the 540-acre Cow Neck Farm in the town of Southampton, N.Y., by donating a conservation easement to the Peconic Land Trust. Bacon does not have any specific plans for the property beyond spending part of the year there with family and friends for recreation. OUR FAMILY HAS BEEN IN THIS AREA FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 YEARS AND WE ARE THE AREAS LARGEST LANDOWNERS WITH APPROXIMATELY 14,000 ACRES OWNED FREE AND CLEAR INCLUDING OUR FAMILY RANCH HERE IN TOWN WHICH IS 1435 ACRES. IT IS ON HWY 142 A FEW MILES FROM THIS PROPERTY AND THE TOWN OF SAN LUIS. WE HAVE A TOLL FREE NUMBER IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU BID OR ONCE YOU ARE A CUSTOMER OF OURS PLUS WE HIGHLY ENCOURAGE ANY QUESTIONS UP FRONT BEFORE YOU BID PLUS WE ARE ALSO AVAILABLE BY PHONE OR EMAIL AFTER THE SALE FOR ANY HELP YOU MAY NEED. EMAIL IS COLORADOMTNPROPERTY@WILDBLUE.NET AND OUR TOLL FREE NUMBER IS ****(888- 723-0503) or my cell phone(719-206-2847) Wall Street Journal January 5th, 2006 Article reported; “Realty Check”/ Troy McMullen Colorado Ski Territory Real-estate values continue to soar in some popular Colorado ski areas; MEDIAN HOME PRICE % CHANGE FROM A YEAR EARLIER* SNOWMASS $3.11 MILLION 51.7% INCREASE ASPEN $4.26 MILLION 25.5% INCREASE BEAVER CREAK $3.82 MILLION 12.5 % INCREASE *12 MONTH PERIOD ENDING NOV 30TH SOURCE: LAND TITLE GUARANTEE COMPANY ASPEN, COLORADO ON THE FRONT PAGE OF THE TAOS PAPER FOR THE JAN 4TH THRU THE 10TH WEEK ONE OF THE LEAD ARTICLES IS; HELLO, I KNOW MY DESCRIPTION IS LONG BUT I HAVE BELOW A COUPLE OF AREAS WHERE I TALK ABOUT TAOS,NEW MEXICO AND IT IS IMPORTANT TO READ IF YOU ARE BUYING THIS LAND FOR INVESTMENT. OUR AREA IS WITHIN AN HOUR OF TAOS,NEW MEXICO WHICH IS A COMBINATION OR ARTISTIC TOWN AND SKI RESORT TOWN. IT BEGAN AS A ARTSY TOWN WHERE ALOT OF HIPPIES HUNG OUT AND GREW TO BECOME ONE OF THE WORLDS BIGGEST ARTISIC COLONIES AND DRAWS BIG NAMES FROM HOLLYWOOD LIKE SANDRA BULLOCK, JULIA ROBERTS ETC. WITH SANTA FE JUST AN HOUR SOUTH IT IS THE COUNTRY’S 3RD LARGEST ART CITY BEHIND ONLY NEW YORK CITY AND LOS ANGELES. THIS IS WHY I INCLUDED A FEW TYPICAL LISTINGS. A GOOD ARTICLE CAME OUT IN OUR LOCAL PAPER A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO, TALKING ABOUT HOW AS THE LAND PRICES GO UP IN TAOS PEOPLE ARE BUYING LAND IN OUR AREA, BECAUSE THEY CAN’T AFFORD TAOS. SO TAOS PRICES DIRECTLY AFFECT REAL ESTATE PRICES HERE AND THAT IS WHY I SPEND SO MUCH TIME TALKING ABOUT TAOS IN MY DESCRIPTION AS IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO BUYERS OF LAND HERE IN OUR AREA. I THINK MOST BUYERS WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE LAND THAT THEY BUY APPRECIATE IN VALUE SO THAT IS WHY I SPEND SOME TIME BELOW TALKING ABOUT THIS BECAUSE BUYING QUALITY LAND IN OUR AREA IS SEEN AS A GOOD INVESTMENT. SO IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO BUY QUALITY LAND IN THE FIRST PLACE AND OUR LAND IS RIGHT IN TOWN AND HAS THE BEST VIEWS OF THE MOUNTAINS OF ALL PROPERTY IN THIS VALLEY. THERE IS ALOT OF LAND IN THIS VALLEY THAT IS NOT ANYWHERE NEAR THE MOUNTAINS AND IS NOT CONSIDERED QUALITY LAND, WE LOCALS CALL THAT PRAIRIE LAND. “”COUNTY SUBDIVISION PROJECTS TO ACCELERATE IN 2007″ The 2006 totals are in: Only four housing subdivisions received approval to build in Taos County the past year. I have updated below for you to look at the current land prices in Taos,New Mexico because they directly affect our land values to the north since many cannot afford land in Taos or may want larger tracts,more scenic mountain view tracts that our area offers for horse lovers, hunters and fishers alike.directly affect our land values to the north since many cannot afford land in Taos or may want larger tracts or more scenic mountain view tracts that our area offers for horse owners and others. But so are the 2007,2008 and 2009 forecasts: The new year promises to be much, much busier for county planners, with as many as 40 residential subdivisions looming on the horizon. The article continues on with the details of what Taos’s County Commissioner’s are struggling with as far as getting a handle on growth and expansion with many Baby Boomers retiring to small mountain towns out west in record numbers. Many are looking for areas to be able to retire in that they will have plenty of recreational opportunities once they retire while also having a sense of community. Since many love the climate out west with all of this packaged together it is why this area has been chosen consistently as a great place to live. THIS IS SUNDAY NIGHT AND I AM JUST GETTING READY TO ADD SOME STATISTICS FROM THE TAOS, NEW MEXICO BOARD OF REALTORS THAT I NEED TO ADD TO ALL OF OUR LISTINGS. OUR AREA AND THE REAL ESTATE VALUES ARE TIED VERY CLOSELY TO THE TAOS, NEW MEXICO REAL ESTATE VALUES BECAUSE AS PEOPLE GET PRICED OUT OF THE MARKET THERE THEY WILL SHOP IN THE SURROUNDING AREAS BECAUSE OF FINANCIAL NECESSITY. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO NOT THAT THE AVERAGE LAND SALE PRICE HAS GONE FROM $122,833 IN 2005 TO $163,854 IN 2006 TO $196,291 FOR RIGHT NOW. The average price for 2008 was $308,490 .(These are 33% increases from 2005 to 2006 and 32% increases from 2006 to 2007. This is why people are coming North and driving the prices up all around the areas surround the Taos area because the costs of real estate in the Taos are increasing so incredibly fast.) TAOS, NEW MEXICO 2005-2006 COMPARISON REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY 2006 2005 %Change 2007 %Change Residential Sold Properties Average Sold Price $307,624 $301,060 +2% $345,313 + 14% LAND SOLD PROPERTIES AVERAGE SOLD PRICE $163,854 $122,833 +33% $196,291 + 32% Credit crunch hits hard in some real estate markets but the wealthy clientele of Taos,NM remain unaffected. Wall Street Journal Thursday, August 23, 2007 By Glenn Roberts Jr. Inman News Taos, N.M. The outlook is not so glum in Taos, N.M., said James Kimmons, a sponsoring broker for Gallery Realty of Taos. “I can’t tell you there’s any difference in perception for buyers … and they don’t seem to be having any more trouble getting mortgages than they did before,” Kimmons said. The area is a strong vacation-home and resort market, he said, so buyers typically have strong credit and bring plenty of money to the closing table. “I can’t say there’s a buyer or seller who has expressed any kind of mortgage-related or mortgage news-related concern,” he said. “This area’s just not typical.” AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS DESCRIPTION I AM GOING TO INCLUDE PARTS OF A RECENT ARTICLE IN THE WALL STREET JOURNALS JULY 22ND ISSUE TALKING ABOUT HOW THERE IS A SURGE IN THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE BUYING RAW LAND TODAY VS NEW HOMES. THEY ALSO TALKED ABOUT HOW ONE OF THE VERY IMPORTANT THINGS IN BUYING RAW LAND IS BUYING LAND FROM SOMEONE THAT IS LOCAL AND KNOWS THE LOCAL ISSUES. WE ARE ON THE COUNTY’S LIST OF LAND DEVELOPERS THAT HAS DEVELOPED MANY SUBDIVISIONS OVER THE YEARS. SINCE WE ARE LOCALS WE ARE AROUND TO SHOW OUR BUYERS THE LAND AFTER THE SALE AND WE ARE THE ONLY SELLER ON EBAY THAT IS ABLE TO DO THAT. LAND IS A WISE INVESTMENT AS THE WALL STREET JOURNAL ARTICLE SAYS. THEY TALK A COUPLE OF TIMES ABOUT PRICING IN THE SOUTHWEST PART OF THIS STATE IN GENERAL AND ABOUT BUYING LAND IN THE MORE AFFORDABLE AREAS THAT ARE CLOSE TO THE HIGH DOLLAR REAL ESTATE MARKET AREAS LIKE SKI IN SKI OUT PROPERTIES, BEACHFRONT PROPERTIES, LAKEFRONT PROPERTIES ETC. THIS AREA IS IN A VERY BEAUTIFUL PART OF COLORADO AND IS WITHIN 60-90 MINUTES FOR 5 SKI AREAS BUT NONE AS IMPORTANT AS TAOS. AS TAOS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MAJORITY OF THE RISING PRICES IN REAL ESTATE HERE. THIS AREA IS ALSO VERY POPULAR FOR GREAT HIKING,BIKING AND HORSEBACK RIDING TRAILS. ALSO ITS EXCELLENT FISHING AND RAFTING IN THE RIO GRANDE RIVER, ITS GREAT HUNTING WITH ITS QUADRUPLE ELK HERDS AND ITS PROXIMITY TO SO MANY HIGH DOLLAR RESORT TOWNS THAT MAKE DAYTRIPPING OR WEEKEND TRIPS IN THE CAR AN ENDLESS VACATION PLAYGROUND WITHIN WHICH TO LIVE YEAR ROUND IN AND HOW CAN ONE ASK MORE THAN THAT? Colorado and the Rocky Mountain High that John Denver made so famous. Our family vacationed here all the time while I was growing up as I child and my parents vacationed here while they were growing up here and my grandparents before them coming to Estes Park riding horses and always dreaming of moving to Colorado to have a horse ranch and do some fishing and live the Colorado lifestyle. Our state is known for its beautiful mountains, crystal clear mountain streams, high mountain lakes with mountain trout just waiting to be caught by a fisherman on a break while laying against a stone sunning himself in the high sun of one of our famous Colorado afternoons dreaming of returning to ski down one of our powder filled slopes on another sun filled afternoon. Well this is just part of what our state is known for as far as recreational activities as there is also hiking, biking, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, rock climbing, ice climbing and the list goes on and on. This land is not for big city people though as this is country living and the Colorado lifestyle. This is for people that are looking for some open space and this tract is right in the town of San Luis(for all functioning needs plus restaurants) and an hour from Taos which is going to be your major resort town that you will spend time in as well as Red River which is a little bit smaller though but about 15 minutes closer. Yes “TAOS REAL ESTATE PRICES ARE HEADED THIS WAY AND THEY ARE BEING DRIVEN FROM THE RESORT PRICES OF TAOS,NEW MEXICO WHERE A 2.4 ACRE REAL ESTATE TRACT 2 MILES FROM THE DOWNTOWN AREA GOES FOR $199,000.00 AND SO THE PEOPLE WITH MONEY ARE BRINGING THEIR MONEY NORTH AND LUSTING AFTER LAND. REAL ESTATE PRICES HAVE BEEN STEADILY ESCALATING IN OUR AREA FOR MANY YEARS AND THIS SUMMER A SAN LUIS RANCHER TURNED DOWN AN OFFER OF $5,000 AN ACRE FOR HIS 235 ACRE RANCH ALONG CULEBRA ON HWY 159 AND ANOTHER RANCHER TURNED DOWN $10,000 AN ACRE FOR A SIMILAR RANCH NEARBY FINDING IT PREFERABLE TO ANOTHER RANCH HE HAD PURCHASED IN NEW MEXICO. BOTH OF THESE OFFERS WERE DECLINED ACCORDING TO THE REPORTS IN THE LaSIERRA , SAN LUIS’S LOCAL NEWSPAPER WHICH DID A FEATURE STORY ON ESCALATING REAL ESTATE PRICES IN SAN LUIS IN THEIR OCT. 7TH ISSUE THIS YEAR. THE MONEY IS COMING FROM THE TOWN OF TAOS, NEW MEXICO WHICH IS KNOWN AS AN INTERNATIONAL TOURIST DESTINATION BECAUSE OF ITS SKIING, HIKING, BIKING AND IT IS ALSO KNOWN INTERNATIONALLY AS AN ART MECCA AND DRAWS PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER TO VISIT THE QUALITY ART GALLERIES, FESTIVALS AND MUSEUMS. HIGH TAOS PRICES HAVE BEEN PUSHING GROWTH TO THE NORTH FOR YEARS WHERE LAND USED TO BE CALLED AFFORDABLE BUT THAT HAS LONG SINCE CHANGED SINCE THE TAOS PRICES HAVE BEEN STEADILY HEADING NORTH UP HWY 159 INTO THE TOWN OF SAN LUIS WHERE IT IS ONLY AN HOURS DRIVE TO THE TOWN OF TAOS. IN COSTILLA COUNTY SOME RANCHERS ASKED TO BE UNNAMED IN THE STORY AND HAD TURNED DOWN $5,000 AN ACRE BUT SAID THE REASON THEY HAD WAS THERE WAS NOWHERE IN COLORADO THAT YOU COULD GO AND BUY LAND TO REPLACE WHAT THEY HAD JUST SOLD FOR THAT SO THEY SAW NO REASON TO SELL. LAND HAS GONE FROM $800 AN ACRE TO OVER $16,000 AN ACRE IN JUST 10 YEARS AND IS STILL ON THE RISE ACORDING TO THIS ARTICLE AND IT LEAVES LOCAL RANCHERS IN AWE OF HOW QUICKLY THINGS HAVE CHANGED IN THIS VALLEY AND THEY ARE STILL RISING EXTREMELY FAST. A TRACT IN SAN CRISTOBAL, NEW MEXICO ALONG HWY 159 WHICH IS ABOUT HALFWAY BETWEEN SAN LUIS AND TAOS IS SELLING FOR $275,000.00 FOR A 7.8 ACRE TRACT AND THEN AS YOU TRAVEL UP NORTH INTO THE TOWN OF SAN LUIS ON HWY 159 APPROXIMATELY A MILE SOUTH OF THE TOWN OF SAN LUIS A THREE BEDROOM HOUSE CAN BE YOURS FOR $16,000.00 AN ACRE OR $1,104,000.00. Since I live here and spend alot of my free time in Taos I thought I would peruse the real estate section and type in word for word a few of the ads for you to show you what our southern neighbors are paying for things solar. This is all solar!! THESE ARE May,2011 LISTINGS In Taos most all of the homes are adobe homes as that is typical of the southwest style of home and you will also see this continued southward down thru the beautiful areas in to Santa Fe as well. 1; MLS 89559 $130,000 WEIMER SUBDIVISION 1 ACRE, Level ground sagebrush a few minutes tot the Town of Taos. This subdivision has nice houses in it,but I was suprised when I visited it that it looked like the houses had been dropped from a helicopter,as they were just scattered all over w/absolutely no overall concept of a housing plan. For as expensive as the lots are I was extremely surprised,as this was the most disorganized upscale subdivision I have even seen in my life & I personally would never invest my personal money in a subdivision like this. 2;(MLS #89723 3 ACRES $325,000 AGAIN WEIMER SUBDIVISION SAME OPINION AS ABOVE LISTING READS OFFERS PANARAMIC VIEWS 3; (MLS #82563 $294,900 THIS BORDERS THE CARSON NATIONAL FOREST. THIS WILL BE A MOUNTAINOUS WOODED TRACT. THIS WILL BE A VERY BEAUTIFUL PARCEL. 6 ACRES. THE MAIN DOWNFALL OF THIS TRACT,WILL BE WATER. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET A WELL,BECAUSE OF THE MOUNTAIN LOCATION,SO YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE WATER DELIVERY FOR A CISTERN TANK. DON’T KNOW HOW CLOSE PROPERTY IS TO GOOD ROADS EITHER. WOULD NEED TO CHECK THAT OUT. 4: (RIO GRANDE GORGE TRACTS & TRACTS THAT ARE SEVERAL MILES FROM THE RIO GRANDE RIVER WILL START AT $110,000 & GO TO $450,000 DEPENDING HOW CLOSE YOU GET TO THE RIVER. 5; (BLUEBERRY HILL MLS # 81978 1.3 ACRES W/UTILITIES $119,000 FLAT W/SAGEBRUSH NO MOUNTAIN VIEWS TO SPEAK OF AND IS APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES TO THE TOWN OF TAOS. 6; VISTA LINDA 1.4 ACRES MLS #87380 PRIME LEVEL TRACT W/SAGEBRUSH UTILITIES NO MOUNTAIN VIEWS TO SPEAK OF,10 MINUTES TO THE TOWN OF TAOS. $81,998. 7;COUNTRY LIVING W/DROP DEAD VIEWS;Elegant Pueblo STyle Home featuring 7bdrm/7ba w/in 6712 sf of living space. Enjoy the gourmet kitchen.home thetre,& library,complimented by vigas,tongue in groove ceilings & solid wood doors. Pumice-crete construction & hot water radiant heat supplemented w/solar make this a GREEN home. On 4.0 acres $1,495,000. MLS #87920 8.ENERGY EFFICIENT;PUMICE-CRETE CONSTRUCTION in Pueblo Revival STyle home w/the finest craftsmanship & the finest location. Great floor plan for passive solar warmth w/a sunny kitchen/dining area & large MBD. This new home has 1980 sf,3BD/2BA w/a Heated 2CG. ORIGINALLY $564,000-NOW $499,000. MLS#84228 Our family has been in Colorado for over 25 years and it is the place I call home. Our family ranch “REICHWEIN RANCHES” is here and we will continue to call it home for the rest of our lives. I went to college here and have lived in Colorado, hiked in Colorado, skied in Colorado, biked in Colorado, rafted in Colorado, camped in Colorado, rode my horses in Colorado, met my husband in Colorado and made alot of friends and built my life in Colorado. There is still much to be explored and will continue to live in and love Colorado. I even still take mini vacations in different areas of Colorado because there is so much to do here that when I leave it is to go overseas and do something different but there is just so much to do here in this state as it is an outdoor lovers paradise. With having Taos,Taos,Taos,Taos so close we have the extra bonus of having international quality art galleries and weekend art shows and music festivals or Native American Festivals of some type going on almost every weekend and then another hour south we have Santa Fe, New Mexico so we have the artistic and cultural cream of the crop in our back yard here that people travel from all over the world to vacation for a week to come and see and we can drive down and see it anytime we want to just with a daytrip. We have alot of people that love to do that and it gives you a great opportunity to see alot of the wildlife up close. Alot of people have told me that they have seen antelope, elk, hear the coyotes, some will see fox, deer, rabbits, eagles, and then view our awesome sunrises to the east thru the LaGarita Mountains and spectacular fiery red sunsets to the west with all of the big mesas. For those that prefer to enjoy nature by day and have restaurants that stay open later at night and shops til you drop then I recommend staying in Taos, New Mexico as it is one of the premier artistic communities in the world and only an hour from Santa Fe. There is also Red River, New Mexico which is a small mountain ski town that has a few restaurants and shops and a mountain stream with things staying open later than they do here in San Luis but it is still a relaxed small mountain town that is very beautiful and a great place to stay at night while visiting your land. You can have a great vacation and visit your land all in the same week. Also most shopping can be done here and I try and support the local businesses as much as I can and not hassle with the hussle and bussle of city traffic in Alamosa but for things that we don’t have here either Taos or Alamosa will have pretty much anything you need and I personally prefer to go to Taos. Taos, NM is an hour South of the town of San Luis and is a world class ski resort as well as part of the Enchanted Circle of Northern New Mexico. Taos and Santa Fe offer International Class Artists and Galleries so it is really amazing actually to get to live within driving distance of this and there are many weekends with different Fairs and Festivals going on. Santa Fe is only an hour further south with all that it has to offer. FIRE PROTECTION OPERATES YEAR ROUND. POLICE PROTECTION IS FURNISHED BY THE SAN LUIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPATMENT IN SAN LUIS,COLORADO. We have a brand new Medical/Dental/Mental Health Clinic that opened in Jan,2011. The closest hospital is in LaJara which is 30 minutes away but the 2 larger hospitals are in either Alamosa,Colorado which is 45 minutes away or Taos,New Mexico at an hour.They are both nice and modern hospitals. I got bucked off of my horse and broke my wrist in January of 2011 and I had the surgery done by a local Orthopdeic Surgeon. He did a good job. He doesn’t do backs,but wrists,shoulders and arms. Most specialized Surgeons are in the Front Range,meaning Denver,Colorado,Colorado Springs and Pueblo. We have alot of Veterans in our area and we do have a Veterans Office here. AMBULANCE SERVICE IS PRIVIDED BY ALAMOSA CITY AND AND COUNTY AMBULANCE, WHICH IS 45 MINUTES AWAY OR TAOS IS AN HOUR,DIAL 911. The property lies in the San Luis Valley, with the Sangre de Cristo mountain range lying to the northwest, the Lagarita Range to the east and the San Juans to the west . The land is rolling hills gently and very buildable and covered with sagebrush and wild grasses with an elevation of 7900 feet or higher. WE WILL CONTACT THE WINNING BIDDER AT THE CLOSE OF THE AUCTION AND THE WINNING BIDDER DOES NEED TO BE PREPARED TO GIVE US ALL OF THEIR INFORMATION AT THE CLOSE OF THE AUCTION. We need your full name, address and phone number to send your land contract to you upon your purchase of the land. 888-723-0503 You have views of Mt.Blanca which is a 14,000 foot mountain. The town of San Luis which is the oldest town in Colorado is within a few minutes drive. Taos, New Mexico is 60 minutes away. Ideal for people that want to live in a beautiful area and close to many mountain towns including Red River, New Mexico which is only a 40 minute drive. It is also within an hour and a half of Wolf Creek Colorado skiing area. Wolf Creek is also said to be undergoing a major expansion to put it on a class with Breckenridge Ski Resort because it is known to have the best snow in Colorado but there are alot of us that actually hope it stays the way it is, small and personable with a whole lot of snow. During the spring, summer and fall their will be a multitude of wildflowers with the winter having occasional snowstorms of 4-5 inches that typically will melt within a few days as winters are usually very sunny days and great for outdoor activities. The San Luis Valley is place where cattle ranchers still are the norm and trendy boutiques are 50 – 60 miles away in Red River, or Taos, New Mexico. This is a place where all the neighbors know who you are and they all wave at you when they drive past your house and I say this because they all do this to me every day as I am out feeding my horses. This is small town living so for those looking for museums, dancing and all of that, this is probably not going to be what you want if you are looking for it out your front door but Taos has International Quality Art Museums and has many Art Festivals on the weekends and another hour south is Santa Fe which is the greatest art and cultural center in the world. www.taoschamber.com . I spend usually one day a week in Taos and I love it down there and Red River is also a great little town and a really fun and quaint little ski and snowboarding mountain so I really love both of those towns. Also for those looking for ski in/ski out condos this is not the place. This is for people that don’t mind driving an hour to have that because they would rather have a 5 acre spread to have a nice log cabin and some space around them. This is also an area ideal for people that are lovers of BIG HERDS OF ELK THAT ARE QUADRUPLE THE SIZE THEY SHOULD BE, PLENTIFUL DEER AND ANTELOPE. WE ALSO HAVE ALOT OF BIRDLIFE HERE AND WATERFOWL. YES, we even have WILD HORSES running free here in Southern Colorado!!! Our elk herds are quadruple the size the game wardens would like them to be which makes this area very popular for hunters and those that just are lovers of wildlife. When people come here to see there property and see all the elk signs on the highway they ask me”Are those for real?” and I tell them I can vouch firsthand . Yes, they are. My husband and I hit a 1300 pound male elk Christmas night coming home from Denver in our Subaru and it was so big my first thoughts were that I was hitting a moose. It totaled our car and other than it not being our time to meet our maker, we were fortunate enough to walk away but Mr.Elk was not. So I tell everyone those signs are for real and be careful when you are driving at night here. We also have wild horses that hang out on Hwy 159 just south of San Luis and can be seen grazing thruout the day. We have alot of birdlife here as well with one of my favorites being the red spotted hawk. There is one lady moved here always dreamed of having a camel and shopped the Internet and brought a trainer in from Australia and bought herself a camel and got trained to ride it. We have alot of horse trainers in the area with big equestrian operations for racing and showing and some just for personal pleasure and alot for hunting and packing into the mountains. Llamas are also popular but the area is great for people looking for space and to do things that you just can’t do in the cities. We have alot of retirees and because of satellite and the Internet making the area a place where people can now have second homes where ten years ago this wasn’t possible. Our area is centrally located for alot of outdoor activities for those loving the great outdoors. To the south there is Carson National Forest which covers the mountainous areas of Taos and Red River, New Mexico and it has some of the most beautiful hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking trails in the western United States. www.taoschamber.com To the North is the entire Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range and our flagship mountain Mt. Blanca which is a 14teener in addition to the six 14,000 plus mountain peaks plus several other mountains in the range which you can spend a lifetime exploring the hiking, biking and horseback riding trails. The beauty of our trails is that since we are in the south central mountains when you set out to go hiking or whatever, you do not go hiking with 300 plus people, like you do when you go hiking in the mountains close to the front range as they are so busy you wonder if you are walking on a busy sidewalk in downtown Denver during lunchtime. To the east is the Lagarita Mountains and to the west is the San Juan and Uncompagre Mountain Ranges which also has 14,000 plus mountains and has Wolf Creek ski area, Pagosa Springs area, and you can travel a little bit further to Durango and Purgatory or Telluride. The Rio Grande River runs thru the San Luis Valley and is great for fishing and we have several streams for fishing and within a couple of hours drive we have some of the worlds greatest rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking. Our area is home to huge herds of antelope, deer, elk, moose, wild horses, bear and mountain lions. Hunting is very popular in the area for elk and deer. Our weather here is very sunny year round and therefore the area is very popular for eco friendly solar type homes. Coloradans in general are very environmental friendly type of people so eco type of homes are popular and because of the sunny climate it is something we are seeing more and more of here in the area. With the high cost of energy the eco homes are becoming more and more popular as utility bills can become larger than ones mortgage. The San Luis Valley is the last place in Colorado where life is still like the old west. We still have cattle ranchers that free graze their cattle and you can get on your own horses and ride out your back yard and ride for miles and miles and run into nothing but cattle, or maybe herds of deer or elk or wild horses. From your property you have full views of Mt.Blanca and the Sangre de Cristos Mountain Range. This tract is on an a subdivision dirt road. Your annual property taxes are $69.80. You have year round access to your property. The property is owned free and clear and therefore a clear title is available and is yours to begin building on immediately in time to enjoy the beautiful Colorado summers. So if you are looking for a more relaxed lifestyle of living and enjoy hiking and horseback riding during the summers and skiing and snowmobiling during the winters than you have found the right place. We look forward to seeing you in Colorado soon the most beautiful state in the country!! The Rush to Invest in Land Undeveloped Plots Draw Buyers As the Housing Market Softens; The “Jed Clampett” Problem By JEFF D. OPDYKE July 22, 2006; Page B1 The Real Estate Market Has A New Cry; Land Ho!! As the nation’s housings market cools, there’s a rush to snap up undeveloped property as buyers stake their claim on everything from New England creek-front parcels,to Colorado mountain view property,to big sky vistas in Montana. Some people are buying dream lots now,while the land is available and prices are affordable, with plans to build a vacation or retirement home. OTHERS ARE INVESTING IN RECREATIONAL PROPERTY THEY WANT TO USE TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In Colorado the most expensive property in the United States was sold for $175,000,000 for a private hunting retreat in a rural Colorado County in San Luis,Colorado. The former owner was the famous owner of the Forbes Magazine and was sold to a private billionaire and Hedge Fund Owner Luis Bacon. While with the Forbes family the ranch was used to take very wealthy friends and wealthy clientele out on private hunts on the property. In rural west Texas, for example, scrubland that wouldn’t even sell a few years ago has become so popular with deer hunters and the offroad-vehicle set that it now fetches premium prices from buyers flying in from Florida, Illinois and California. Keith and Mary Payden of Minneapolis a few years ago bought 35 acres of land in a wooded canyon in southwestern Colorado. They’ve put in a well and set up temporary living quarters above a barn to use when they visit. “This is where we want to spend our retirement,” says the 59-year-old Mr. Payden, an information-technology consultant. The land “fits our hobbies, since there’s horseback riding, skiing and golf nearby.” Their eventual plan: Put up a small house they can use there. In the face of demand like this,prices for undeveloped land in many parts of the country such as Colorado,Oregon, Texas, Montana are shooting up. Around the country last year,farmland values rose at their highest year over year rate–11%–since 1981,according to the Agricultural Department. Rural land in Texas hit a historic high of nearly $1,500 an acre on average last year, up about 75% since 2000, according to Texas A&M University Real Estate Center. Robert R. Johns, a 68-year-old retired gas-pipeline worker, recently bought 400 acres of corn and soybean fields in central Illinois. The land, which the Johnses lease to farmers, serves mainly as an investment, generating what he expects will be rental returns of as much as 5% a year plus any long-term price appreciation. But the couple, who live near Chicago, also enjoy visiting friends and shopping for antiques in the area, and plan to park a camper there to visit, “almost like a weekend vacation.” In some ways,buying land buying a second home are similar. Both are capable of generating income– a house through rental income–land through leases for farming,fishing,ranching or mineral rights. And in both cases the 1st 3 rules of a successful purchase are LOCATION,LOCATION,LOCATION!!!!!!!!!! Some buyers are heading farther afield to find affordable acreage. Chalie Chernak, Owner of Bear Island Land Co., in Ely,Minn., near the Canadian border,says remote backlands are now becoming popular because people are getting priced out of lakeshore properties. (The same thing happens in mountain and beach communities. In mountain communities, buyers will buy for an hours drive around the resort area and commute to work as the cost to live in the resort can run anywhere from 10 to 30 times as much so it just prices the average person out.) Land also comes with its own set of snafus that can quickly turn a picture-perfect parcel into just that — something that’s pretty to look at, but not much else. Among the important questions: If you plan to build a vacation home there or eventually live there, can you get electric power onto the property? And can the land support a water well and septic system? The U.S. has roughly 1.5 billion acres of rural land, excluding public lands, representing about 65% of the country. Prices vary widely: Rural land can fetch $250 an acre in the brush country of far southwest Texas, to $3,000 an acre for timber and pasture land in Iowa, to a scenic, 37 acre property in southwest Colorado straddling both sides of a river for nearly $27,000 an acre. Of course, not all plots are in the depths of the wilderness. Wagner Brothers Land Co., in Dunlap, Tenn., charges $20,000 to $30,000 an acre for parcels in the mountains north of Chattanooga that come equipped with utilities, but no house. In Colorado,Ranch size properties overlooking the snowcapped mountains are attracting buyers from California,Florida,Arizona,Texas, and more. In the Durango area a 35 acre tract will go for $10,000 an acre according to Durango Acro Realty. In some circumstances, it can make a lot of sense to buy land well in advance of your intention to build on it, especially if you find a scenic plot you’re particularly fond of. Over the course of years or decades, the price of the land is likely to escalate faster than the cost of one day building a house on it. On undeveloped land, real-estate taxes are typically lower, and you have no expenses for electricity, water and insurance. There are many pitfalls. First, even before you buy, consider having a survey done of the land you’re interested in, or at least work through a local land agent who knows the area and terrain. Property lines aren’t always well defined, and soils may be too wet to support a building in the spot you really want to build. Also, pay attention to how you access the land. In some places, makeshift roads that cross a variety of property lines have become semipermanent through the years — although nothing about them is legal. As a result, you may not have legal access to your property, resulting in lawsuits. In urban developments, lots are often zoned to prevent certain types of construction or businesses. But that’s not always true with rural land, meaning you could find one day that your dream property is bordered by a new mobile-home park. A local real-estate agent with land expertise will know the zoning and covenants in place. Land prices often don’t move in the same way home prices do. Despite the run-up in recent years in some housing markets,home prices are typically expected to rise alongside the rate of inflation.But with land, price appreciation is traditionally more closely tied to how much money it can generate from activities such as farming or grazing. Also increasingly recreational demand is defining land prices. Land has become such a popular investment. When an overpriced residential market cools, it is largely because the housing market is overbuilt,where land can’t. John Bailey, an officer at J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.’s Specialty Asset Group, recently bought grazing land for himself 100 miles west of Fort Worth. Part of the property came with mineral rights, but the other portion didn’t, which means the owner of those mineral rights must be allowed to come onto the land and drill for oil and gas. Mr. Bailey points out that “they must pay you surface damages” for the loss of land use. “At your Shangri-la, you must be cognizant of this issue,” he says. ‘It’s the Only Thing That Lasts’ For Some Rich Americans, Accumulating Land Is Like Collecting Art and Autos By THADDEUS HERRICK April 25, 2007; In 2001, Kentucky native Brad Kelley sold his cigarette manufacturing company Commonwealth Brands Inc. for some $1 billion and promptly went on a shopping spree. He didn’t go to Rodeo Drive or Fifth Avenue — he set his sights on the range. Mr. Kelley bought hundreds of thousands of acres of West Texas ranchland. In Florida, he snapped up some 60,000 acres near Sarasota, where he breeds animals such as antelope and anoa, a miniature water buffalo native to Indonesia. Today he is the seventh-largest landowner in the U.S., according to the debut issue of The Land Report, a publication that bills itself as the magazine of the American landowner. THE WEALTHIEST ENTREPRENEURS ARE ACCUMULATING OPEN SPACES ACROSS THE U.S. MUCH AS THEY HAVE WITH VACATION HOMES, AUTOMOBILES AND RARE ART IN THE PAST. AS URBAN AREAS HAVE GROWN , SOME WELL OFF CITY DWELLERS HAVE PURCHASED SPREADS IN REMOTE PLACES , THOUSANDS OF MILES FROM THE TYPICAL PLAYGROUNDS OF THE WEALTHY. “ITÂ’S LIKE RARE ART,” SAYS JIM TAYLOR, PRESIDENT OF HALL AND HALL, A BILLINGS, MONTANA REAL ESATE FIRM THAT HAS WORKED WITH CNN FOUNDER TED TURNER, AMOUNG OTHER LAND BUYERS. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> At the same time, in the agricultural stretches of America, the population is aging and the economy is in many cases unable to sustain ranches and farms. A study published in the journal Society and Natural Resources said between 1990 and 2001 only about a quarter of those who bought parcels of 400 acres or larger in 10 Montana and Wyoming counties were traditional ranchers. ******************More recently, real-estate brokers say, buyers have been scouring the Great Plains for spreads that offer hunting and fishing, wooed by brokerage outfits spearheaded by retailers such as Orvis Co. and Cabela’s Inc.***************** *************While the typical land buyer these days is looking for a remote piece of wilderness or ranchland for outdoor sporting activities,or simply to admire the beauty of the landscape, the top landoowners tend to be more driven by more varied interests like hiking, horseback riding,skiing,hunting,fishing,snowmobiling, etc***********. Longfellow Ranches near Van Horn, Texas; the property is owned by Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos. Mr. Bezos, for example, used his parched land in the far reaches of West Texas last year to test a developmental vehicle for his space-flight company, Blue Origin LLC, while Roxanne Quimby, co-founder of cosmetics and candle company Burt’s Bees, has acquired acreage in the northwoods of Maine for conservation. To be sure, the nation’s rich have long owned large tracts of land. *******But population growth and urban development have made far-flung property more desirable, while advances in transportation and communication have made it more accessible. *******That, combined with the sort of wealth made by Mr. Bezos of Amazon.com ($4.3 billion, according to Forbes Magazine’s 2006 estimate) and the woes of the agricultural economy, has sustained the land boom for the very wealthy. The owners of the Dallas-based Land Report LLC, publisher of the magazine, believe the phenomenon merits monthly coverage. With a circulation of 40,000, The Land Report is distributed free to 30,000 of the nation’s largest landowners and to some 10,000 industry professionals, such as real-estate brokers. >>>>>> But the concentration of land in the hands of a privileged few could yield a backlash. Ms. Quimby, who sold Burt’s Bees in 2002 to private equity firm AEA Investors LLC for $177 million (she retained 20% ownership in the company), wants to assemble about 100,000 acres to help realize a decade-old dream among Maine conservationists to create a national park. She says she has amassed 80,000 acres so far. But some locals in the town of Millinocket were outraged when Ms. Quimby proclaimed that her land would be off-limits to logging, hunting and motorized vehicles, including snowmobiles. Now they sport “Ban Roxanne” T-shirts. “Our way of life is being threatened,” says Jimmy Busque, a member of the Millinocket town council and a steam plant operator at the local paper mill. No. 100 on The Land Report list, Ms. Quimby agreed to allow a year of hunting and motorized access on her latest purchase, the 25,000-acre Sand Stream Sanctuary, which came last September. But she is unapologetic about her plans for her newly acquired property, much of which she has purchased from logging companies. “I don’t have to argue the environmental merits of anything,” says Ms. Quimby. “I own it.” One of Ted Turner’s many properties, the Flying D Ranch in Gallatin Gateway, Mont. The nation’s largest private landowner is Ted Turner, whose portfolio includes 15 ranches in seven Western states and a total of about two million acres. Long intrigued by bison and how close the animal came to extinction, Mr. Turner acquired his land over the past 30 years in large part to raise livestock. Today his herd of about 45,000 bison allows most of his ranches to pay for themselves in part through sales of steaks and burgers around the country and Mr. Turner’s restaurant chain, Ted’s Montana Grill. **************Mr. Turner’s latest acquisition came in 2005 in Nebraska, where he bought almost 65,000 acres for about $19 million. Russ Miller, general manager of Turner Enterprises Inc., which manages Mr. Turner’s land, says the profound economic and demographic change under way in the Great Plains have enabled Mr. Turner to assemble such a large swath. Why so much? “It’s the only thing that lasts,” says Mr. Miller. It’s a declaration Mr. Turner has made in the past,echoing the famous line from “Gone with the Wind.”************* Mr. Kelley, who was raised on a farm, says he amassed about half of his landholdings before selling his cigarette manufacturing company. (The Land Report says he has 789,851 acres, but he puts the total at about 1.2 million acres.) Since 2001 he has redoubled his efforts to build a ranching empire, acquiring cattle operations across the country and breeding hoofstock in conjunction with zoos. One place of particular interest for Mr. Kelley has been the Big Bend region of Texas, a vast expanse in the state’s western corner. In Brewster County, the size of Rhode Island and Connecticut combined, Mr. Kelley owns a total of 429,366 acres, according to the county appraisal office. “I have an appreciation for land,” says Mr. Kelley. “That’s sort of where my heart’s at.” But Mr. Kelley dismisses the notion that he is a land collector, albeit No. 7 on the list of the nation’s top 100. “It’s not a hobby,” he says. “If you’re a hedge fund you buy stocks. If you’re a rancher, you buy land.” By Conor Dougherty From The Wall Street Journal Online Amid decades of change in Arch Wagner’s life, Montana’s Boulder River Ranch was the constant. Thirty years ago, Mr. Wagner, then a radiologist in Virginia, spotted the ranch’s ad in the back of a fishing magazine. He visited for a week, then returned nearly every summer, teaching his children to fish on the river that runs through the ranch, sprinkling his late wife’s ashes there and riding horses with his grandchildren through its 600 acres. Last summer, he didn’t go back. Thanks to rising land prices,, the family that owned the ranch since 1918 sold to a group of investors that included newscaster Tom Brokaw, and the property stopped taking guests. “Three generations of us went there,” says Mr. Wagner. For a century of summers, American travelers have headed to Western ranches, saddled up their horses and galloped away from the tedium of modern life. Now, the future of dude ranching is being threatened by rising land prices and the reach of development. Some ranches are being sold off to a new generation of wealthy investors seeking private retreats, while others are attracting neighbors with names like McDonald’s and Starbucks. At the same time, dude ranches that stay in business are racing to catch up with travelers’ changing tastes, which increasingly tend toward massages and shopping. At the heart of this is a fact: Many dude ranches rest on land that is now far more valuable than the business on top. More money means more choices. Ranches can continue as if nothing has changed, and many have. They can increase revenue by adding amenities and taking more guests. Or they can cash out, by subdividing the ranch or selling it in its entirety. In 1968,Sherry and Dave Farny bought Skyline Ranch Near Telluride,Colorado, for $168,000. So when eBay Chief Executive Meg Whitman offered to buy there 150 acres a few years ago and, they say, eventually increased her offer to just under 20 million dollars,the Farny’s sold. “We would go to bed at night totally exhausted saying,What are we doing this for?” Mrs Farny says. “We’re sitting on a gold mine. “Skyline closed to guests last summer. A spokesmand for Mr. Whitman confirmed she bought the property. Ranchland Prices Rise For the one-year period ended March 31,the price of ranch land increased 20% in Wyoming and Colorado, both dude ranch heavy states, according to the Federal Reservesurveys of agricultural bankers. Ranch values in California, Idaho, Oregon, Utah and Washington are up about 19% to $1,642 per acre. The last option has been increasingly lucrative. At a time when so many Americans buy and flip properties for profit, the ranch business stands out for its relatively slow churn. Many ranches have been in the same family for almost a century, and first-time ranchers — often executives who flee the corporation for a simpler life — buy with the intent of running the ranch for several years. What’s changed is that many new owners have stopped taking guests or have overhauled the property. So the number of dude ranches is slowly decreasing. The Dude Ranchers’ Association, a grouping of guest properties west of the Mississippi in the U.S. and Canada, reports that its membership has fallen to 114 ranches last year from 116 in 2003. The Colorado Dude & Guest Ranch Association counts 30 members this year, down from 36 in 1999. The Colorado association estimates three of its ranches are now for sale. Pete Kunz, a retired sales executive who has run the Rawah Ranch in the Colorado Rockies since 1989, recently put the ranch on the market for $2.5 million. He estimates that of the 20 potential buyers he’s met with only half or so are interested in the guest-ranch business. He says he’s resigned to the idea that new owners may not take guests, but he’d be upset to see it filled with “a bunch of starter castles.” Dude ranching traces its roots to the late 19th century, when working cattle ranches took in boarders for extra cash. By the early 20th century, new ranches opened solely to serve city-slicker guests, or dudes. Today, ranches typically charge guests $1,000 to $3,000 per week, which generally pays for activities and three square meals a day. Guests eat family-style, often with the ranch’s owners, and they’re expected to settle up later if they grab a beer from the lodge fridge. Guests can hike or fish, and may get a chance to help round up cattle. Rooms typically don’t have Internet access, or even phones. That’s how Tim Murphy likes it. The lawyer from Orinda, Calif., says Montana’s Nine Quarter Circle Ranch still looks the same as it did when he started taking his family there in 1979, and he keeps returning for its weekly softball games and Saturday square dances. The ranch’s guest rooms don’t have TVs, cellphones don’t get reception — there’s a land line in the laundry room — and Mr. Murphy recalls his disappointment when Federal Express started delivering to the ranch more than a decade ago. “It sounds very limiting, but it’s very freeing,” he says. “The only thing you can do is hang out.” BUT IN MANY RANCH AREAS,THE OUTSIDE WORLD IS DRAWING CLOSER. The Lake Mancos Ranch in Mancos, Colo., is celebrating its 50th year of guiding riders through the San Juan Mountains and taking guests trout fishing in streams where prospectors once panned for gold. TODD SEHNERT, ITS SECOND GENERATION OWNER, REMEMBERS LOOKING OUT THE LODGE WINDOW AS A CHILD AND SEEING NOTHING BUT TREES AND CATTLE. NOW,HE SAYS, VISITORS CAN SEE 3 HOMES AND A FOURTH UNDER CONSTRUCTION. THE RANCH IS ABOUT 5 MILES OUT OF TOWN ON A ROAD THAT USED TO HAVE 4 FAMILIES ON IT AND NOW THERE ARE 60 FAMILIES ON IT. THE SEHNERY FAMILY HAS THE RANCH UP FOR SALE FOR 4 MILLION AND SUSPECTS IT WON’T BE UP FOR LONG. The Sehnert family has put the 235-acre spread on the market for $4 million, and Mr. Sehnert says he expects it won’t last much longer as a guest ranch. “Maybe lean more toward a resort or something,” he says. DROP DEAD CHARMING Other ranchers have become developers. The owners of the 8000 acre C-Lazy U Ranch in Colorado are selling 35 acre plots for $1 million to $1.5 million. The home ranch, also in Colorado, next year plans to sell about 10 home sitesa few miiles from the dude ranch at about the same price($1 million per 35 acre tract). “What we”re trying to do is get some money out,but preserve the look and fee,” says John Fisher,Manager of the Home Ranch. Of course not all owners are building rural subdivision. In many cases ,relative newcomers and high profile owners continue to invite guests: Ted Turner’s Vermejo Park Ranch and Val Kilmer’s Pecos River Ranch — both in New Mexico — take guests. (Pecos River Ranch is on the market for $18 million but will continue to take guests at least until October, the ranch says.) OTHERS SAY THEY AIM TO PRESERVE THE LAND. Mr. Brokaw says he and his partners — including actor Michael Keaton, musician Dave Grusin and former Treasury secretary Robert Rubin — had little interest in continuing to run a guest operation at Boulder River Ranch, where Mr. Wagner took his family. “It is an absolutely drop-dead charming place, but it’s not where Generation X is looking to go,” says Mr. Brokaw, who has owned property nearby for 17 years. “What we were trying to do is keep it from getting chopped up into 25-acre ranch plots.” Dude ranches make up a shrinking sliver of the travel industry. The average guest ranch takes about 40 people at a time, and the 114 ranches in the Dude Ranchers’ Association have a total capacity of about 4,200 guests. That’s fewer than the number of people who can fit on Royal Caribbean’s new Freedom of the Seas cruise ship, with a total occupancy of 4,375 passengers. Meanw Click on a picture to enlarge back to top Shipping and Payment Details Shipping fee: $0.00 The seller has chosen the following shipping services: Postal Service Seller’s payment instructions & return policy: We welcome you to Southern Colorado first of all!! Our preference is PayPal but we do accept money orders and cashiers checks. Also we ship nationally & internationally. 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The auction is for a residential lot in Garfield Township, Clare County, Michigan walking distance to Gray Lake! You are bidding on the full price, not down payment or terms! AREA DESCRIPTION Property Profile Property ID: 013-220-295-00 Legal Description: T17N R6W SEC 27. LOT 295 GRAY LAKE SUB NO 5., Garfield Township, Clare County, Michigan Location: Alpine Dr, Lake, MI 48632 Size: approx. 10,244 sq. ft. (45′ x 175′ x 90′ x 128.54′) or .24 A Zoning: Residential, no time limit to build Annual Taxes: Approx. $35, and are paid through 2010. The buyer will be responsible for 2011-12 taxes and fees Roads: 45 feet road frontage on Alpine Drive Power: At Street Water: By Well Sewers: By Septic Tank Conveyance of Deed: Quit Claim Deed. There are no liens, and the title is free and clear. You will own the property 100% Comments: We do not have any additional information at this time. For more information regarding this property and how you can use it, please contact Garfield Township and Clare County. Please read the entire description, including DISCLAIMER, before you place your bid. Helpful Links & Phone Numbers Clare County Clare County Equalization (989)539-7894 Clare County Clerk (989)539-7131 Garfield Township Garfield Township Assessor (989)544-2445 Garfield Township Treasurer (989)544-2926 Plat Map #52541 Street Map Clare County is located in northern Lower Michigan. It is about 85 miles from Lansing, 160 miles from Detroit, 90 miles from Ludington and 40 miles from Houghton Lake. While in Clare county you’re in the country where you can go hunting, fishing, boating, and trail riding but still have the convinces of a hospital, golfing, skiing, shopping and dining. Clare County has thousands of acres of state land and forest and an abundance of fresh water lakes. Considered the “Gateway to the North”, the Clare County is within an hour to an hour and a half drive from some of Michigan’s largest cities, such as Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Midland. Clare County boasts an amazing amount of lakes, 81 in all. While some are reserved for private use, many offer public access with great fishing, boating and recreational activities. The property is located in Garfield Township, less than 2.5 miles from Pere Marquette Trail! Lake, (sometimes referred to as “Lake Station”), is located at the southwestern tip of Clare County in the middle of the “lakes” section there. It is goverened by Garfield Township. It was so named because it lies between Crooked and Perch Lakes. This town is supported primarily by tourism associated with the lakes. It also plays a role in winter ice fishing and its location on the Pere Marquette Rails-to-Trails State Park is a favorite for snowmobilers. The property is walking distance to Gray Lake! 46 Acre Gray Lake is a short walk from the property and offers great recreational opportunities such as fishing and kayaking. The property is located less than 2 miles to Crooked and Perch Lakes! Crooked Lake, which is considered a popular fishing lake, offers a variety of fish including; northern pike, largemouth bass, crappies bluegill, perch, sunfish, and rock bass. The lake also has multiple sandy swimming areas and public access at the far north end which is close to the lot. Perch Lake is located just east of Crooked Lake and also offers many recreational opportunities including sandy swimming areas. Additional pictures and Views of the Property: Bid now to own this nice residential lot, walking distance to beautiful Gray Lake! Payment Information Summary: winning bid + $499 processing fee Methods of Payment: cashier’s check, personal check or money order (US Dollars only) After Auction: The seller will email the winning bidder payment instructions within 24 hours of the close of the auction. The buyer must contact the seller within 24 hours with his/her payment method. Payment must be received within 5 days of the auction end date. If the lot is sold with “Buy it Now” option, we can break up the payment. A minimum payment of $500 should be made within 5 days. The full payment should be made within 10-14 days. The buyer must contact the seller and request to break up the payment within 24 hours. After Auction Instructions We Take Care of the Entire Transaction Process: After Auction Instructions We Take Care of the Entire Transaction Process: We will send you an email with payment instructions within 24 hours of the close of the auction. We are asking the buyer to respond with his/her payment method and deed information within 24 hours. To prepare the deed for recording we need the address, legal name(s), gender & marital status of the person(s) taking title, or the corporation’s name & address. Once the full payment and deed information is received, we will prepare the deed for recording. We will email you the Deed for review. We will notarize and send the Deed for recording after your confirmation. The buyer will receive the copies of the documents for his/her records only. The buyer will receive the original recorded Deed from the County Clerk within 3 to 5 weeks. All closing costs and fees will be the seller’s responsibility. The buyer will be informed about each step of the transaction. Disclaimer: We purchased this property specifically for resale. We used Notice of Assessment, Tax Bill, and other available information for property description. All information contained in this auction is to the best of our knowledge. We however make no guarantee expressed or implied as to exact location, present condition, building ability, or accessibility of this property. We have not seen the property. The pictures are of general area, unless it is specified. This property is being sold “as is” and “where is” with any and all faults. Bidder acknowledges that Bidder has completed all due diligence or waived the right to inspect this property before bidding. We are the legal owners of the property and we guarantee free and clear title to the property with no liens or encumbrances. Please research BEFORE YOU BUY to make sure the property suits your needs. All non-performing bidders will be reported or pay $150 fee. ASSET ISLAND, INC. WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR VIEWING OUR LAND AUCTION GOOD LUCK IN BIDDING!

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5.92 ACRES JUST 60 MINUTES FROM NASHVILLE If you have less than 10 feedback,you must contact me before you bid or you will be cancelled. You are bidding on the DOWN PAYMENT on this lovely 5.92 acre mostly wooded . Hunters Paradise. Tract #11 on Fort Blount Road. It has city water, Already Perked for septic, and Electric and Phone are on the road. It is very beautiful woods with large trees. There were deer and Turkey hunting is great nice peaceful setting, but it is not far from town. There is a Wal-mart, McDonald’s, etc within 7. Also, Check the pics for the restrictions. 5.92 Acres Fort Blount Rd Super Long Road Frontage with Tons of Trees and Woods. This is an almost all Wooded lot With Plenty of space to Build, Hunt or Whatever. Septic approved and City Water is Available at the road along with Electricity and Phone. This would Be a Great Place For a Log Home. It has some Unbelievable Views. Email or Call with Questions. Property taxes are around $60.00 per year and are paid current. Feel free to email if you have ANY questions and PLEASE ASK ALL QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU BID…. PURCHASE PRICE/DOC FEES: $25,900.00 You are bidding on the down payment only. Your bid price will be subtracted from the full purchase price of $25,900.00. Financing on the balance is as follows: 1-20 years (your choice) @ 10%**. There are no prepayment penalties. NO credit checks required!! There is a $250.00 doc. prep and recording fee to be paid by the buyer. The buyer must contact the seller within 24 hours of the end of the auction. The $250.00 doc fee and final bid amount must be received within 5 days of the end of the auction. I accept, certified check, money order or first payment only by PayPal. I will then send you a land purchase contract to sign and return, as well as the property map, and maps of the area. After the property is paid in full, the deed will be recorded in your name and mailed to you. BIDDING: PLEASE, SERIOUS BIDDERS ONLY. DO NOT BID IF YOU HAVE NO INTENTION OF BUYING THIS PROPERTY. I WILL LEAVE BAD FEEDBACK FOR ANY NON-PAYING BIDDER. Listing land is more expensive than other items, so please only bid if you intend on purchasing the property. IF YOU HAVE BELOW (10) FEEDBACK OR A LOT OF YOU MUST CONTACT ME BEFORE BIDDING OR YOU MAY BE CANCELED AND BLOCKED Feel free to email if you have ANY questions and PLEASE ASK ALL QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU BID…. **for the first year ,then prime plus 5 each year after randybeach.com

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THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE LAND AUCTION Your Winning Bid + $195 Documentation Preparation Fee buys you Lot 4 Block 18 Kima 3rd Addition, Cherokee Village, AR **Kima Addition is VERY Near South Fork River and the North Golf Course** CHEROKEE VILLAGE, AR is a wonderful 13,000+/- acre golf and lake resort / residential community nestled in the Ozark Mountains of North Central Arkansas. This city of 4700+ full-time residents features many amenities. Property owners of Cherokee Village have access to two golf courses, seven gorgeous lakes for boating and fishing, tennis courts, numerous parks, a crystal clear river, and much, much more. Visit our Cherokee Village Information Page ALSO make sure you visit our newly updated Surrounding Communities page that highlights some of the great towns and communities near Cherokee Village! Visit our Surrounding Communities Page FAQ’s and Facts Things You Should Know About This Land …and a couple reasons why you should buy from American Land Company! HOW DID AMERICAN LAND COMPANY ACQUIRE THESE PROPERTIES? – The bulk of the properties we offer for sale are by a contract we have with the Suburban Improvement District to market their foreclosed properties. DEEDED ACCESS – Every land lot in Cherokee Village is in a platted subdivision and every lot has road frontage dedicated to that lot. This lot is NOT Landlocked! FOUR SEASONS – Cherokee Village enjoys all four seasons in a Temperate Climate with mild winters and summers. TERRAIN – This lot is in the Beautiful Foothills of the Ozark Mountains. American Land Company does NOT sell land in the middle of a desert or swamp. HARDWOODS – Most all of the lots we sell in Cherokee Village are covered in Hardwoods -Beautiful Oak, Maple, Hickory, and Dogwood Trees. TIME LIMIT TO BUILD – There is NO time Limit to build. You may leave the lot(s) that you purchase in their natural state until you are ready to build. WARRANTY DEED – When you buy land from American Land Company you get a Full Warranty Deed. Be leery of land sellers who only offer Special, Limited, or Quitclaim Deeds. (more info here) POLLUTION – Clean air and quiet atmosphere come free with every lot in Cherokee Village! LOW TAXES – This area has very low real estate taxes. You can afford to hold this property until you are ready to build! LOW CRIME – Cherokee Village consistently ranks low on the crime indexes. COST OF LIVING – The low cost of living in this area is especially advantageous to retirees and those on a fixed income. AMENITIES – Cherokee Village has two 18 hole championship golf courses, seven gorgeous lakes for boating and fishing, one miniature golf course, tennis courts, numerous parks, and much, much more. ROADS -When a building permit is issued the City will improve the road, if needed, to any lot within the city limits. ZONING – This lot is zoned for Single Family Residential Homes only. CITY LIMITS – This property is located inside the city limits of Cherokee Village, Arkansas. DOCUMENT PREPARATION FEES – The $195 Fee is a per listing fee. SHIPPING – SHIPPING is FREE inside the United States! (International buyers please add an additional $30 for shipping). The Warranty Deed will be recorded and mailed to the buyer within 21 days of receiving payment (International shipments will take an additional 2-3 weeks for delivery). After the end of this listing, an email will be sent to the buyers email address that is registered with eBay. This email will contain detailed instructions about completing the transaction. AMERICAN LAND COMPANY – We naturally offer exemplary Customer Service and will not only walk you through every purchase, but will be there for you after the sale. Our Customer Satisfaction speaks for itself through our High Feedback Rating – were here to serve you and look forward to adding YOU to our growing list of Satisfied Customers! INFORMATION LINKS: Cherokee Village Surrounding Communities CV Full Map Actual Photo of Property This is the actual land lot you are bidding on! Actual Road in front of Property Actual Plat of Property Subject property for sale is highlighted. Property Details & Additional Information County: Sharp State: Arkansas Country: USA Zip: 72529 Legal Description: Lot 4 Block 18 Kima 3rd Addition, Sharp County, Arkansas Approximate Dimensions: 85 x 139 x 45 x 40 x 125 feet Approximate Road Frontage: 85 feet Location: Aqua Drive, Cherokee Village, Arkansas Approximate Annual Real Estate Taxes and Suburban Improvement District Assessments: $150 per lot . The winner of this auction will be responsible for real estate taxes and assessments for 2012 which will be due on or before Oct. 10, 2013. THERE ARE NO HOMEOWNERS OR PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION FEES ON THIS LOT! Utilities Notes: Water, Phone and Electric are at the Lot. Sewer by approved septic system. Restrictions: The International Building Code 2000 is the building guidelines used in Cherokee Village, AR and are enforced by the City of Cherokee Village. For questions concerning the building codes or enforcement, please contact the City Building Inspector at the following number: 870-257-5522. There are NO trailers or temporary dwellings allowed in the majority of Cherokee Village including this subdivision Additional Notes: There is no maintenance or clearing required on the lot. There is also no time limit to build on this lot – it can be left in its natural state. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Lakes and River: This addition is approximately 2.3 miles from Lake Thunderbird (The Largest Cherokee Village Lake at 264 acres) and the Thunderbird Recreation Center, and it’s 2.4 miles to the Lake Sequoyah boat launch. Also, it is less than 1 mile to the South Fork River. Golf: It’s about 2.5 miles to the North Golf Course (An 18-hole Championship Course) and less than 7 miles to the South Golf Course (an 18-hole Championship Course) from this addition. Town Center: This addition is approximately 1.5 miles from the hub of Shopping, Service Station, Churches, City Hall and Restaurants all located in Beautiful Downtown Cherokee Village along with various types of business. Don’t forget to visit Papoose Park, a favorite among residents and visitors alike with its updated playground equipment! Topography: The lots in this addition are generally covered with large Oak trees and other natural vegetation and are level to moderately sloped. The Area: This property is located in beautiful Northeast Arkansas. With our low crime rate, beautiful scenery, and slower lifestyle, you’ll feel you’ve found paradise. Our area is a popular vacation and retirement destination, with golf, water-skiing, boating, canoeing, fishing, arts & crafts, antiques and many special interest clubs as sources of entertainment. Information provided here is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. eBay Listing Information If you make a bid please be prepared to follow through with the purchase! This listing is considered by American Land Company to be a binding sale. By making the winning bid, you are entering into a binding agreement for the purchase of this land. High fees in the real estate category force us to file non-paying bidder reports against those who do not follow through with transactions. This could result in expulsion from eBay. PAYMENT: Payment in full is due within 5 business days following the close of this listing. Your payment is to be made payable to and sent to: American Land Company 249 Iroquois Drive Cherokee Village, AR 72529 We accept most types of payment including credit card. We do NOT accept PayPal. If you have any questions about paying for your purchase, please call us at 870-257-2173. SHIPPING: The Warranty Deed will be recorded and mailed to the buyer within 21 days of receiving payment (international shipments will take an additional 2-3 weeks for delivery). At the end of this listing, an email will be sent to the buyers email address that is registered with eBay. This email will contain detailed instructions about completing the transaction. International buyers please add an additional $30 extra for shipping. TITLE INSURANCE: A Title Policy is available on this property for an additional cost of $150.00. If you would like simply let us know and add the additional $150.00 to your payment when paying for your purchase. Title Insurance is ordered through an independent Title Insurance company and typically takes six to eight weeks for processing. ADDITIONAL NOTES: The buyer is responsible for performing his/her own due diligence. We reserve the right to cancel this auction at any time regardless of bids. WEEKEND and HOLIDAY NOTES: American Land Company’s offices are closed on weekends and holidays. Holiday auction winners will be contacted the following working business day. Friday evening and weekend auction winners will be contacted the following Monday. THIS PROPERTY COMES WITH A FULL WARRANTY DEED Don’t take the risk some sellers offer when they only give you a “Special Warranty Deed” or “Quit Claim Deed”. The WARRANTY DEED you get from American Land Company will be stamped and recorded at the Sharp County Courthouse. Click here to see the reason YOU want a Warranty Deed Driving Distances from Cherokee Village, AR Ash Flat, Arkansas – 7 miles (Wal-Mart Supercenter, County Courthouse) Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas – 24 mi. (More Great Golf, Lakes) Hardy, Arkansas – 2 miles (Spring River Fishing, Canoeing, Trout, Walleye) Batesville, Arkansas – 46 miles (Home of Mark Martin, Speedway, White River) Mountain View, Arkansas – 48 miles (Live Music, Ozark Folk Center, Crafts Festivals) Mountain Home, Arkansas – 50 miles (Lowes, Home Depot, Norfork Lake, Bull Shoals) Jonesboro, Arkansas – 67 miles (Arkansas State University, Bradbury Gallery) Branson, Missouri – 134 miles (Shows, Amusement Parks, Outlet Shopping) Little Rock, Arkansas – 144 miles (State Capitol, Clinton Presidential Center) Memphis, Tennessee – 135 miles (Beale, Blues, BBQ, Elvis, Graceland, B. B. King) Springfield, Missouri – 157 miles (Bass Pro Shop, Missouri State University) Tunica, Mississippi – 157 miles (Fitz, Bally’s, Golf, Gambling, Poker, Craps) St. Louis, Missouri – 251 miles (Anheuser-Busch, Arch, Cardinals, Cabela’s) Dallas, Texas – 457 miles (Beef BBQ, Mavericks, Deep Ellum, Greenville) Tampa, Florida – 920 miles (Vacations, Busch Gardens, Adventure Island) Phoenix, Arizona – 1446 miles (Sun Devils, Heard Museum) Las Vegas, Nevada – 1553 miles (Roll the Dice, Shows) Los Angles, California – 1768 mi. (Hollywood, Lakers, Disneyland) Buyers from the U.S.A. From all over the world!!! 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HARD TO FIND PROPERTY!!! HEAVILY WOODED HIDE AWAY!!! REMOTE WITH POWER NEAR THE PROPERTY!!! FINANCING INCLUDED!!! – We Will Finance This Property For You!!! BID WITH CONFIDENCE: We are one of EBAY’S HIGHEST RATED SELLERS with a 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK SCORE OF OVER 1,850. Please Click on the word “Private” next to our Ebay name to see what our buyers have to say about us. This is a “Down Payment Only” Auction. You are bidding on the down payment for this property and we will finance the balance for you. PLEASE BID ONLY IF: You have completely read and understand this auction and are both willing and committed to completing the transaction. WELCOME TO OUR AUCTION!!! You are Bidding on the DOWN PAYMENT For PARCEL 85, Which is a GORGEOUS 5.03 ACRE WOODED PARCEL in SUBDIVISION UNIT #6 of the TIERRA VERDE RANCHETTES. There are Seven Subdivision Units in The TIERRA VERDE RANCHETTES and not all of them are wooded. UNIT 6 IS MOSTLY A HEAVILY WOODED UNIT WITH A FEW SMALL SCATTERED MEADOWS!!! Look at the Aerial Photo in the Pictures. Also Unit #6 Lies Within THE EL MALPAIS NATIONAL PARK & CONSERVATION AREA. You Will Own Private Land That Is Surrounded by The National Conservation Land. This Will Insure There Will Never Be Any Over Crowding of the Area. This Offers Lots of Free Space To Roam. ATTENTION WILDLIFE LOVERS: There Are Record Class Elk in These Mountains!!! Also lots of Deer, Bear, Antelope, Sheep, Mountain Lions, Wildcats, Coyote, Fox, and most any other animal you can think of. When we were in this area we saw a Beautiful Timber Wolf Standing on a hill just off of the road. Also We Watched Several Large Elk Grazing a couple hundred yards away. TIERRA VERDE is Located in CIBOLA COUNTY Right On THE GREAT CONTINENTAL DIVIDE. It Is About 30 Miles West of GRANTS, NEW MEXICO off of Route 53. Just after the BANDERA ICE CAVES You Turn South On Route 42. In 7 Miles You Will Turn West and Travel 2 Miles on a Dirt Trail Road to Unit 6, Where This Property Is Located. There are Rough Places on this Road and You Should Be In A 4 Wheel Drive Vehicle. Large Mountains Can Be Seen In Almost Every Direction. THERE IS POWER IN THE SUBDIVISION!!! The Power Lines Run Right Through This Unit. And These Parcels Are Mostly Flat To Gently Rolling, with some steeper rises that give longer distance views. It is Mostly Heavily Forested with Pinion and Juniper and Tall Ponderosa Pines and Western Oak. Located at 7500 Feet Gives it Great Year Round Weather. The Summer Highs Average in the Mid to Upper 80′s. The Winter Highs Average in the Mid to Upper 40′s. Annual Rainfall is 10.5 Inches and Snowfall is 12.8 Inches. This area was formed by Volcano’s back at the time when Hawaii was being formed. Here you will see the row of medium size Volcano Tops sticking up out of the Forest. These are called “THE CHAIN OF CRATERS”. The Continental Divide runs up over the tops of these Craters. One of the Craters in This Chain of Craters is right next door in the Center of Unit 7. This Area Contains A Number of National Parks, Monuments, and Mountain Treats. Take a few minutes to check out these related sites. You will be Very Close to EL MORRO NATIONAL MONUMENT, BLUEWATER LAKE, EL MALPAIS NATIONAL MONUMENT , CHACO CULTURE NATIONAL HISTORIC PARK, CIBOLA NATIONAL FOREST, HISTORIC MOUNT TAYLOR, BANDERA ICE CAVES, & Much More. The Area Offers Boating, Swimming, Fishing, Hunting, Bicycling, Hiking, Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Camping, Skiing, and just about any other Outdoor Activity you can name!!! There are Championship Golf Courses in the Area. And there are Several INDIAN RESERVATIONS with Their Cultural Arts and Crafts and Festivals, which offer Authentic Pottery, Rugs, and Jewelry. Nearby Grants offers all of the Amenities of a Small City, but with a Small Town Charm. And Yes They Have a Walmart Super-Center!!! Grants is only 1 Hour West of Albuquerque and sits right on the Nostalgic Route 66. The Tierra Verde Ranchettes offer Peace and Quiet from the Busy World! This area is Very Secluded Yet Accessible. The Roads Up To This Subdivision and The Existing Roads That Run Through The Subdivision are all Dirt Roads. There are rougher spots on these roads even though for the most part they are in reasonable condition. This Property Is Right On The Main Road That Runs Through The Subdivision!!! Some of the Secondary Roads in Tierra Verde were Graded several years ago, and some of the roads were Not Graded, and Don’t Yet Exist. If they are grown over they will need trimmed back. If they have not yet been graded, they may need graded to be usuable. Either Way They Are All Platted There and They Do Provide Legal Road Frontage to Every Single Ranchette Property! The Property Owners Association members are working towards getting all of the roads squared away, however they are just getting started. Things will certainly improve over time. In the mean time we recommend taking a 4 wheel drive just to be on the safe side. All of the Parcels Were Surveyed and Have Their Corners Pinned!!! You Will Get a Copy of The Survey Map!!! POWER In The Subdivision is Provided by Continental Divide Electric Cooperative!!! Water would be by Well or Storage. We are told Excellent Water is supposed to be about 400 feet deep. Sewer would be by Septic – But Not Until You Actually Build. Taxes Are Approx $100 per Year and Are Current. The Zoning is Residential / Recreational. There are No Association Dues or Fees. The Property Owners Road Improvement Group works on Voluntary Donations Only. There are No Limits on When To Build. There is No Requirement That You Must Ever Build. You Can Camp, Park an RV, Build a Cabin, Build a Mansion!!! YOU ARE ALLOWED TO ENJOY YOUR PROPERTY!!! We Purchased These Parcels Through a Title Company with Title Insurance. You Will Receive a “Warranty Deed” which is the Highest Guarantee Level of Deed You Can Get!!! The Individual Property Owners of This Subdivision Have a Great Website!!! You Will Find Hundreds of Pictures, Maps, Discussions, & Informational Items On This Site. Please Spend Some Time To Look This Over. You Will Very Quickly Realize This Is a Group of Very Friendly People Looking Forward To Becoming Neighbors!!! You Can Find a Wealth of Information on the Area, Weather, Sites, People, Opportunities, etc at the following web links!! MAPS OF GRANTS & CIBOLA COUNTY INFO ON GRANTS You are Bidding on the Down Payment Only For This Parcel. The Total Cost of this Parcel is $14,975. (THIS IS LESS THAN $3000 PER ACRE!!!) Your bid price will be subtracted from the full purchase price of $14,975. The balance can be paid over 12 months @ 0% interest. Or you can pay the balance as low as $175 per month at @ 9% interest until it is paid off. (This would be for less than 11.5 years). There are no prepayment penalties. NOTE: Bidding High Does NOT Change the Total Price You Pay for this Property!!! It simply Helps to Assure “You Get It” and it Does Lower or Shorten the Payments You Will Make. DISCOUNT: As a SPECIAL We Are Offering A 20% Discount If You Want To Simply Pay For The Property In Full!!! THIS IS A $2995.00 CASH DISCOUNT!!! I Reserve The Right To End This Auction Early For The First Person That Is Ready To Purchase This Propery And Pay For It With The 20% Cash Discount!!! This Would Be $11,980 Plus The $195 Doc Fee For A Total of $12,175. There are NO credit checks – Everyone Qualifies!!! There is a $195 documentation prep and recording fee to be paid by the buyer. THE BUYER MUST CONTACT THE SELLER WITHIN 24 HOURS AFTER THE END OF THE AUCTION. THE DOC FEE AND THE WINNING BID AMOUNT MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 48 HOURS AFTER THE END OF THE AUCTION!!!For the Down Payment we accept certified check, money order, or you may pay with a credit card. We will then send you a land purchase contract to sign and return, as well as the property map, and maps of the area. After the property is paid in full, the deed will be recorded in your name and mailed to you. This will be a “Warranty Deed” which guarantees your property to be free and clear. NOTE: I Also Have a Couple of 10+ Acre Tracts in Unit #3 . If you prefer one of these larger wooded parcels, let me know!!! Some of These 10 Acre Parcels Are Right On The Power Lines!!! ALL OF THE PICTURES WERE TAKEN INSIDE UNIT 6 AND SHOW WHAT YOUR PROPERTY LOOKS LIKE. NOTICE THE POWER LINE WHICH IS A SHORT DISTANCE AWAY!!! If You Are Looking For A Very Gorgeous Retreat Area, This Is a Very High Quality Remote Setting Where You Will Be Living With Nature In A Very Unspoiled and Quiet Setting! Properties Of This Quality Are Very Hard To Find! If You Want a One Of A Kind Place, This Could Be It!! Please ask all questions before bidding. PLEASE ONLY BID IF YOU CAN COMPLETE THE AUCTION AS REQUIRED. WE WILL LEAVE AN “UNPAID ITEM NOTICE” FOR ALL NON PAYING WINNING BIDDERS!! THESE “UNPAID ITEM NOTICES” COULD RESULT IN YOUR REMOVAL FROM EBAY!! IT IS VERY SIMPLE: IF YOU ARE NOT POSITIVE YOU WILL COMPLETE THE PURCHASE, DO NOT PLACE A BID!!! SquareTrade © AP6.0 Your browser does not support JavaScript. To view this page, enable JavaScript if it is disabled or upgrade your browser. Click Here. Double your traffic. Get Vendio Gallery – Now FREE!

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Buy Outright and SAVE 20%! Note: You are bidding on the deposit/down payment only. See financing options under terms. Great Opportunity to Purchase a Premium Homesite Lot in BeautifulCitrus County, Florida Year-round Outdoor Activities for Everyone on Florida’s Gulf CoastGolf, Tennis, Swimming, Boating, Nature, Scenery No Snow, Summer Average Temperature = 90, Winter Average Temperature = 50 PresentingSugarmill Woods Golf and Tennis Communities Championship golf courses with 45 challenging and beautiful holes and elevated greens Winding terrain, live oaks, and pines in a picture postcard setting Two clubhouses with restaurants and lounges with magnificent views Fully stocked pro shop One of the finest residential tennis centers on the Nature Coast Shuffleboard, Raquetball, and two superb swimming pools open year-round This Property is Located in… Property Information State Florida County Citrus Legal Address 16 Sanders Circle Zip Code 34446 Site Demensions 0.28 Acres; Approx. 99′ Across Front, 120′ Deep, and 100′ Across Rear Zoning Residential Parcel Number 18E20S130010 00610 0150 Legal Description SUGARMILL WOODS CYPRESS VLG PB 9 PG 86 LOT 15 BLK 61 Accessibility Paved Roads Utilities Water, Sewer, and Electrical Underground Annual Property Tax (2011) $147.88 and are due on November 30 each year Association Fees and Dues Oak Village is a Deed Restricted Community, Dues are $135 per year, and due on October 1 View of the Property Your Neighbors Homes Golf Course Views THE TERMS Buy Outright and Pay in Full $9,596 (includes 20% discount) plus processing fee of $199.95 Or Choose One of the Financing Options Below Sale Price Amount Financed Interest Rate Duration of Loan Loan Payment Taxes and POA Dues Per Month Total Monthly Payment Due $11,995 $11,495* 3.0% 24 Months $494.07 $23.57** $517.64 4.0% 36 Months $339.38 $362.95 *Assumes $500 down payment (payments adjustable based on amount of down payment). Please add processing fee of $199.95. **Amount is adjustable yearly as taxes and POA dues are adjusted. These terms will be established through a “Contract for Deed” Seller will transfer ownership to buyer via Quit Claim Deed when paid in full No loan qualification – no credit check No penalty for early payoff (pay remaining principal as of last payment date) Buyer may make higher payments to pay down the principal balance sooner Upon satisfaction of the Contract and receipt of Quit Claim Deed, the buyer agrees to begin paying taxes and dues directly to county and POA, respectively Property will be free and clear of outstanding liens or judgments When auction closes… Seller will email winning bidder with payment instructions Winning bidder will pay the winning bid amount as a non-refundable deposit/down payment plus processing fee within seven (7) business days Upon receipt of deposit/down payment and fee, Seller will complete the “Contract for Deed” and mail to Buyer for signature(s) Buyer will make and keep a copy and return original to Seller In the event Buyer chooses financing, Buyer agrees to make monthly payments to the Seller, date determined by Buyer, until terms of the agreement have been fulfilled, at which time… Seller agrees to complete a Quit Claim Deed and file it with the Citrus County Clerk of Court The current state of our economy is difficult at best. Just a few short years ago, this property sold for more than $60,000. The price we are offering on this property represents a great bargain and opportunity to purchase in an upscale neighborhood with many amenities that could only be dreamed of a few short years ago. We are confident, however, as the economy begins to improve, demand for properties such as this will ony increase as will the value of this property. DISCLAIMER The information provided in this advertisement is true and accurate to be best knowledge of the Seller and is the result of many hours of research. We take pride in selecting only the most choice properties that provide excellent value to our customers and we endeavor to present them to you accurately. While we feel confident that there are no further liens or encumbrances on this property, it is the responsibility of the Bidder/Buyer to perform their own independent research so that they know they are getting value in the property they buy. COMPARABLE PROPERTIES RECENTLY SOLD OR LISTED Listed by Realtor 0.28 acres 14 Maidenbush Court East, Cypress Village, Sugarmill Woods $19,900 Listed by Realtor 0.28 acres 25 Cupania Court, Cypress Village, Sugarmill Woods $12,500 Sold in 2011 0.28 acres 40 Mayflower Court South, Cypress Village, Sugarmill Woods $12,000 Sold in 2011 0.34 acres 1 Milbard Drive, Cypress Village, Sugarmill Woods $37,000 Sold in 2010 0.28 acres 24 Eugenia Court, Cypress Village, Sugarmill Woods $35,000 Sold in 2010 0.29 acres 11 Pagoda Drive, Cypress Village, Sugarmill Woods $13,800 Sold in 2011 0.28 acres 7 Balsam Court Wesst, Cypress Village, Sugarmill Woods $12,000 Sold in 2011 0.46 acres 18 Linder Street, Cypress Village, Sugarmill Woods $24,000 MAPS AND DIRECTIONS AREA ATTRACTIONS Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park Yulee Sugarmill State Historic Site River Safari’s Many other things to see and do in Citrus County, Florida DESTINATIONS Disney World/Orlando – 100 miles Tampa – 67 miles Daytona Beach – 121 miles ABOUT US We are a husband and wife team working in this business because we really want to help people obtain valuable properties at low prices for investment or that will accomodate the non-investors future plans. It is our goal to use part of the profits to help others less fortunate than ourselves and be able to do this whenever the opportunity presents itself. It is also our goal to represent these properties to prospective buyers honestly and accurately withholding no information so there are no surprises after purchase. We look forward to working with you on this purchase. Links Sugarmill Woods Country Club | Southern Woods Golf Club | Oak Village Bath and Tennis Club | Cypress Village POA Sugarmill Woods Civic Association | Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park | Yulee Sugarmill State Historic Site | River Safari’s