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Venison on Rye

With the suburban deer population exploding in parts of Westchester County, the city of Rye is considering the controversial move of bringing in bow hunters to thin out the herds. The state wildlife officials estimate the city's deer population to be 50 per square mile in areas that are better suited...

LAND BUYING TIPS

With spring here, I thought it was a good time to talk about some of things to look for when buying vacant land. First  you need to determine what you plan on using the land for - both short term and long term.  Perhaps right now you want to use it for recreation. Drop off an RV and enjoy some wholesome...

Please text REDCROSS to 90999

Our friends on the East Coast need help. Please text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10. Thank you. Your help is urgently needed to continue to support recent relief efforts. Getting supplies, meals and water into affected areas is the top priority. Since the beginning of the Sandy relief effort: The...

Doomsday Preppers

Being a land wholesaler, I work with many different individuals who are looking for that perfect parcel of land to call their own. Some are looking to build a nice week-end retreat away from the crowds, noise and stress of everyday suburban life. Some are ready to trade life in the city or burbs completely...

Tiny Little Houses on Wheels

I first stumbled upon Tumbleweed Tiny House Company while looking to replace a dilapidated trailer on one of one properties. The visionary behind this company is a gentleman named Jay Shafer who for the past 15 years has been designing and building what he has termed ‘little hand built homes’. Some...

Finding Hunting Land in Upstate New York

  As summer winds to a close our minds can't help but wonder "How many days til hunting season?"And the answer is, "It depends". It depends on where you are, what you're hunting and what you're hunting with. The earliest reported dates are Sept 27 - Oct 19 for bow hunting in the northern zone. Following...

We Are All In This Together

I like to shop in my local town whenever possible. With new mega stores springing up in all over the place, it's sometimes easy to overlook our local Mom & Pop stores that have been the backbone of this country since inception. Whenever I go to our local hardware store, not only does Bobby the owner...

Buyer Beware at County Tax Foreclosure Sale

I recently received a call from an 87 year old property owner who had land for sale in upstate New York. He had recently received a confusing letter from the county regarding his property and asked me if I would look into it. Here is what I found. Back in 1972, this gentleman's father had purchased a...

How To Profit From Vacant Land Without Selling...

O.K. so now you purchased that ideal piece of land that you always dreamed about. Perhaps you're planning to build your retirement home there or maybe to take the family camping. Now what? The tax bills are going to start coming in and that could be a drain on your wallet. It's not like rental property...

Year In Review

It's been quite a year. Good and bad, up and down. Back in January of this year, I lost my job of over 20 years because the company was going out of business. Not a good time for a middle aged IT manager to be looking for work. With one kid in college and one soon to be, everything had the potential...

Dream House?

The first time that I saw the property, I drove right by without stopping. Heck I didn't even slow down. What I saw was a parcel of almost 10 vacant acres, most of which was  going straight down a steep ravine, unbuildable for sure. Yes there were mountain views but that wasn't enough to sell me. I...

Tis The Season

I would like to thank everyone who put their trust in us and purchased properties from CheapUSLand.com this year. We are committed to offering quality properties at wholesale prices and plan to expand our territory into additional counties and states. Wishing everyone a safe and a very Happy Holiday...

Good News! Spread the Word

Everywhere we turn, whether it be TV, radio or the newspapers, we get bombarded with dreary economic news. Unemployment rising, possible double dip recession, foreclosures are up, gas prices are up and everything cost more. No wonder we're all in a panic!  I think that it is time that we start...

No Dumping Allowed

   Effective this Thursday 9/8/2011, NYS has passed an ordinance making it illegal to dump raw sewage in the Long Island Sound.    Really? They just decided that human waste being dumped in fishing and swimming areas is not a good idea. The new law would require boaters to go to special pump stations...

How To Increase the Value of Your Vacant...

Recently I was having a discussion with a potential buyer about property values. He was complaining that property values were going down and taxes going up. Just like the housing market, there is an abundance of inventory of vacant land for sale. Supply and demand dictates that when the inventory...

Buying Gov't Land at Auction

If you always wanted to own land as an investment but didn't know where to start, maybe buying land at auction through GovernmentAuction.com is for you. It only requires a small investment and there are different types of auctions such as live auctions or Buy It Now auctions to suite your personality.  Buying...

Maximize Your Profits When Selling Land

I always here from people that there is no market in selling vacant land especially in this economy. Now that I've been in the land business for almost 2 years, I can tell you that there is and always will be BIG profits in selling land if you know what you are doing. Below I've listed a couple of tips...

FREE! 2011 NYS Complete Hunting Seasons Summary

If you're interested in hunting in New York State, you'll want to get your FREE report summarizing the NYS 2011 Complete Hunting Season Schedule. It includes big game such as deer and black bear as well as turkey, furbearers and small game. To receive a free copy, just enter your first name and email...

How to Buy Foreclosures

How to Buy Foreclosures - 2011 Foreclosure Buyer's Guide Best Selling Foreclosure Guide of 2011. Authored by a Real Estate Broker who runs a foreclosure brokerage, packed with real, current information. Easy, step-by-step instructions on how to find and buy foreclosed homes. Includes 5 bonus reports! Right...

Land Rush Conference 2011

If you missed the 19th annual Land Rush Conference  that was held in Vancouver Canada in February, you missed alot.  The conference typically covers up and coming real estate opportunities in both Canada and the United States. Some of the topics covered were:  What will 2011 look like for real...