Posts Tagged ‘ranch real estate’

The Capital Gain Tax Rate Change for 2011 Will Present Challenges for Sellers

July 23rd, 2010

john-muir-e-blast1Written By: John Muir

As we look ahead to 2011, the federal government will allow the capital gains tax rate for individuals in the 28% Ordinary Income Tax Class or above, to increase from 15% to 20%, a 33.3% increase over 2010. Historically, rises in the capital gains tax rate have tended to slow economic growth and reinvestment. This condition is known as the “lock-in effect” where investors avoid taxation by holding appreciated assets. » More: The Capital Gain Tax Rate Change for 2011 Will Present Challenges for Sellers

Live Water Properties Welcomes Robb Nelson

December 3rd, 2009

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Robb Nelson joins Live Water Properties and will be assisting buyers and sellers with their ranch real estate needs.

Robb has farming, ranching and the outdoors in his blood. Raised in South Dakota he has always been an avid outdoorsman. His family has a long history in the livestock, horse and farming business.

Robb attended the University of Texas on a football and track scholarship. After an injury shortened attempt at a football career, he went to St. Mary’s University College of Law where he earned his law degree. As Chief Operating officer for Integrity First Management, Robb represented and negotiated multi-million dollar contracts for professional athletes and musicians. 

In his professional career he has worked with Anthony Munoz, Mark Schlereth, Rich Gannon, Tim Wakefield, Country Singers Garth Brooks, Craig Morgan, Gary Morris, John Michael Montgomery and many others. He has represented clients in contract negotiations, charitable planning, marketing and property issues, including conservation easements. Robb’s extensive experience and connections with high wealth individuals is extremely valuable for buyers and sellers of great property.

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Environmentally-Friendly Ranch Real Estate Investment

July 20th, 2009

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The Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship at Oxford’s Said Business School has published an excellent article entitled “Blended Value Investing: Innovations in Real Estate.”

This article defines Blended Value Investing as investment that focuses not only on meeting defined financial return targets, but on preserving and creating ecological conservation value as well.  The paper focuses specifically on Blended Value Investing in real estate, and begins by listing the vehicles available to invest in such properties.  These vehicles are niche-individual deals, funds, and a marketplace.  Since much ecological and conservation-based real estate investment involves large tracts of land that trade infrequently, niche deals and funds provide the best way to access this kind of investment.

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