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Wetlands, Environmental Impact Regulations and Permitting

With recent rulings on wetlands classification for landowners, questions keep coming in about environmental impact regulations and permits. Today we are talking with experts on the topic, James Mason & Wade Biltoft from Three Oaks Engineering out of North Carolina and South Carolina. James and Wade’s work with Three Oaks Engineering gives them insight into the possible complications that come with environmental regulations on private land and how to deal with those complications. They are here to tell us steps we can take to make sure our land improvements go as smoothly as possible. 

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All about poultry farms, with Ashley McCraney

Buying poultry farms and selling poultry farms is Ashley McCraney’s specialty. This National Land Realty agent was awarded the APEX 2022 National Broker of the Year in Agribusiness Sales by the REALTORS® Land Institute for a reason, she’s very good at what she does. She a top producer of agricultural land sales specializing in poultry as well being as a chicken farmer herself. Today Mac Christian is talking with Ashley McCraney about what it takes to run a poultry farm, how to raise chickens, and even how she has helped new farmers start a chicken farm. Ashley helps clients buy chicken farms and sell chicken farms and she’s here today to give you some of her knowledge.

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Examining America’s economic horizon, with Clemson Professor Scott Baier

Scott L. Baier is a Professor and Chair at Clemson University’s Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business. Scott has worked as an advisor to the White House, a scholar for the Atlanta Federal Reserve, a consultant for the Congressional Budget Office, and has received numerous awards for his research including “best paper” and “best article” awards from academic journals. His focus is on international trade and economic growth and development. Scott is here today to discuss the outlook of the United States economy, inflation, the debt ceiling, and even social media. If you have questions about where we might be headed economically as a country, this episode is for you. 

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Land loans in today’s market with AgSouth Farm Credit

If you pay attention to real estate news right now you are going to hear a few common trends such as interest rate increases, risk in the existing commercial market, Elon Musk talking about the risk in the residential market, and midwest land values. Many buyers and sellers are sitting on the sideline. Doom and gloom sells, but is it accurate? We at National Land Realty are seeing strong markets across the nation without any strong corrections from a brokerage perspective in rural land as well as commercial development. However, as a brokerage, we may not be seeing the whole picture. Today Mac Christian is talking with Spencer Floyd from AgSouth Farm Credit out of South Carolina. Spencer specializes in rural land and farm lending, which makes him an excellent source to have this conversation with. Are we in trouble? Is the land real estate world falling apart around us? Listen and find out. 

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Land markets and insights from new CEO, Ronnie Richardson

On November 9th, 2019, National Land Realty announced a new president, Jason Burbage. Jason worked with National Land Realty for 15 years and is a founder of the company. His tenure saw a company start from small roots in South Carolina and grow to a national brand. In April of 2023, Jason made the difficult decision to move on from the company he started to pursue other life goals. I consider Jason a friend and couldn’t be more excited about what he does next. Every change in life brings new and exciting opportunities. On April 25th 2023, National Land Announced a new leader in CEO, Ronnie Richardson. Ronnie started in land real estate in 1991 and has never stopped. Ronnie is one of the most successful brokers in the history of National Land Realty and one of the most successful land professionals in the country. He has been responsible for the recruitment of countless agents and now, he takes the helm of one of the largest land companies in the country. Ronnie is here today to discuss what brought him here and give insights on the land outlook for 2023 and beyond. This is an opportunity to gain incredible information from one of the most experienced land professionals you’ll ever meet.

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Bear hunting in Siberia, the adventure of a lifetime!

Not every story we tell can be about land management. Today we are taking a long flight to Siberia with National Land President, Aaron Graham, to hunt a bear. Aaron Graham has captained a national champion college football team, played in the NFL, and co-founded one of the most successful land companies in the United States. He also took a trip of a lifetime, escaped death, and hunted Siberian brown bear. For those listeners who enjoy tales of hunting, we are about to go on one heck of an adventure.

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Everything you need to know about duck impoundments

Owning a duck impoundment is on the bucket list for every serious duck hunter. Buying a duck impoundment or building one is an enormous undertaking and an investment that can pay dividends for generations if done correctly. If you have ever wanted to buy or build a duck impoundment, we have three experts here today to tell you everything you need to know about it. Mac Christian talks with North Carolina land professionals Matthew Eakes, Jacob Lyle, and Aaron Sutton. Matthew Eakes and Jacob Lyle are not only land professionals with National Land Realty but are also highly experienced specialists in the building and management of Duck Impoundments. Aaron Sutton is an award-winning managing broker and a land professional who has sold and consulted on the acquisition of dozens of duck impoundments over his career. In other words, this is a massive amount of information useful for any outdoor enthusiast from some of the best minds in the country on land.

Matthew Eakes
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252-542-9160

Jacob Lyle
National Land Realty: Real Estate Contact
Wildflow Land & Wildlife Management: Website
919-818-4388

Aaron Sutton: Real Estate Contact
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Workplace Leadership and Culture in Real Estate

Sometimes you have to toot your own horn. This past year National Land Realty took stock of the performance and culture of our 90-plus offices and chose to award the office that we felt exemplified National Land Realty. Today Mac Christian talks with Aaron Sutton, the managing broker of our Kinston, North Carolina office and the recipient of this “Office of the Year” award. This is a conversation about workplace leadership that holds value for aspiring brokers, agents, and potential clients. This is the type of office you want to work for as an agent, the type of leader should aspire to be as a broker, and the type of culture you want to work with as a client.

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