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13 Trees You Should Never Plant In Your Yard

13 Trees You Should Never Plant In Your Yard For most people, the end of summer and approach of autumn means cooler temperatures, harvest time for crops, a

14 Myths About Sawmills

There are so many myths when it comes to milling and trees. Here is a list of some of the biggest misconceptions when it comes to successful sawmilling.

How Do Pergolas Differ From Arbors?

What is a pergola? Part of the definition must make clear the difference between this type of structure and a garden arbor.

How To Update and Maintain Separate Git Branches

One of Git’s core features is the ability to make multiple versions of your project. Often, these are used for short-term forks called “feature branches,” which get merged into master. However, sometimes it is necessary to have truly separate branches, which makes it harder to keep them in sync. Why Maintain Different Branches? Usually, branches […]

How Much Does A Surveyors Real Property Report Cost?

The Surveyors Real Property Report (SRPR) and “spot” survey are one and the same. The term SRPR is the legal term to identify the report. The term “spot” is the layman’s term. There are many factors that can contribute to the cost of a SRPR. Some of the most common are as follows: Lot size. Typi ...

What Land Surveyors Say

Here is a humorous video we found about land surveyors that we wanted to share with you as you go into your weekend.

5 Reasons to Sell Your Land with Mossy Oak Properties

Here are five key reasons why Mossy Oak Properties is the first choice when selling rural land.

Moving from Land Acknowledgements to healing the land 

On Earth Day, Rita Wong is asking asking that those who wish to heal the land follow the examples of Indigenous peoples.

50 Creative Ways to Use Vacant Land

Most people don't realize it, but vacant land can offer a world of opportunity. When you know what to look for, you might be surprised at how many ways your land can be put to good use!

Why Selling Land by Owner Could Be a Costly Mistake

By Fabi R. Gomes | June 10th, 2019Selling land can be one of the most profitable real estate transactions a person makes. By relying on the expertise of an agent experienced with this type of sale, land sellers can avoid mistakes associated with these often-complex transactionsMistake #1: Not utilizing professional consultantsA prudent landowner will team up with an experienced real estate agent, who…

Why Should Land Surveying Remain Regulated?

As a threshold matter before we can even talk about why land surveying should remain regulated, we have to consider why land surveyors even exist. Whereas at one point in time it may have been for the surveyor’s expert measuring ability, the need for the land surveyor as expert measurer is now gone. With the right tools, and in the very near future that will be a smart phone, anybody can be an expert measurer. See Figures 1 and 2. If it is…

3 Ways Spraying More Herbicides on Public Land is Bad

The Bureau of Land Management is requesting public input on a proposal to add three new herbicides for invasive species management on federal land.

Say yes to a land bank

It is time for Pittsburgh to create a local land bank.Started with fanfare but lost in the downward spiral of the last administration, Pittsburgh’s Land ...

How To Hire A Land Surveyor: Checklist And Tips

You probably already know that when the time comes to build a new fence, you need to find a qualified fencing and decking contractor to do the work (unless you have the skills to DIY, that is). But, did you know that you might need to hire a land surveyor, too?A land surveyor is someone with

The Importance of Land Surveying Before You Purchase a Property

Performing a land survey before purchasing real estate can prevent you from making a costly mistake of buying a property that has no use to you.

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