1. Property Taxes and Homestead Exemptions
Homestead exemptions can help lower the property taxes on your home. Here. learn how to claim a homestead exemption. You might be able to claim a homestead exemption based on whether you are 65 or older, have a disability, or are a veteran of the military.

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2. The Landman: A Singular Profession
George W. Bush, Aubrey McClendon, and T. Boone Pickens. The three names bear commonality in that each immediately brings to mind patriotism, capitalism, and wealth. They also share another common element, in that each spent time in the early stages of their careers as petroleum landmen. What exactly is a landman? Spend enough time in Texas and you’re bound to run across a landman or hear the word used. Yet many remain unclear as to what a landman is and what their career entails.

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3. How Do You Get a Land Loan? Rates and Procedure, Explained

Purchasing vacant land can be an exciting prospect, but will often require a land loan. Land loans are a financing option used to buy a plot of land and, like a mortgage, can be obtained through a bank or a lender, who will evaluate your credit history and the land value to determine if you’re an eligible buyer.

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4. Biden to Limit Development on 500,000 Acres in Texas and Nevada with New Monuments

Biden will sign a proclamation Tuesday at the White House Conservation in Action Summit establishing the Avi Kwa Ame National Monument in Nevada and the Castner Range National Monument in El Paso, Texas. The designations will restrict development in the areas, including drilling and mining and possibly the construction of renewable energy facilities.

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5. EP 104: Is SVB Failure Good for Land Investing? | Land.MBA Podcast

The recent SVB bank crash has created an interesting situation for land flippers. The crash has caused some uncertainty in the market, and this can be a great opportunity for those looking to invest in land.

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