The Purpose of Quarantine

By On February 11, 2016 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

The first word that should come to mind when bringing a new/sick/recently-traveled horse to your farm is “quarantine”. If you are bringing a horse across state lines, quarantine is definitely a requirement. As a horse owner, you want to make sure your horses are as protected as possible.

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How to Choose the Right Real Estate Broker and Salesperson

By On February 1, 2016 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse

When the time rolls around to sell your property, you must choose the right listing agent and broker. Other than making sure that your future agent will list your properties on HorseProperties.Net , here are a few other pieces of information that are important to know.

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The Different Ways to Measure Property Boundaries

By On January 24, 2016 · Leave a Comment · In Auction Properties, How To Buy A Horse Property, How To Sell A Horse Property

Written by Anna Hellman

Accurately and uniformly measuring property boundaries has presented challenges so the government created 3 legal methods.

No matter the chosen method, the precision of the property survey is absolutely crucial. An error in a lot measurement can contribute to a loss of property size and a decrease in the value of […]

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Here Comes the Snow

By On December 17, 2015 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

Snow on your barn roof can be an extremely hazardous. Under the weight of snow, roofs can often collapse. It is estimated that roofs become strained when there is about 20 pounds of snow per square foot. The more compacted the snow, the heavier it is.

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Natural Disasters Catastrophic Events For Our Horses

By On December 11, 2015 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse

Natural disasters and devastation go hand-in-hand. Natural disasters in our horse community can often result in the loss of our beloved horses, our dream barns and houses, and our life savings.

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Ways to Make Your Barn More Environmentally Friendly

By On November 17, 2015 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

Without our wonderful planet, life would be nonexistent. We would not have the privilege of galloping through open fields, hearing hungry nickers when walking into the barn, or seeing our happy horses grazing in their paddocks. Therefore as a horse community, it is our duty to try to conserve our resources so that future equestrians and horses can enjoy the same lifestyle that we live today.

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Zoning Issues And Why It Is Important

By On November 9, 2015 · Leave a Comment · In Everything Else, How To Buy A Horse Property, How To Sell A Horse Property

Zoning is the reason that particular lots of land have restrictions on what they can be used for. If zoning regulations are too strict then the prices of properties soar. Yet if the regulations for zoning are too relaxed, urban sprawl occurs and the land use pattern becomes scattered. A well-developed zoning regulation allows an effective economic land use pattern, protects the environment and the citizens, and maintains property affordability.

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Barn Fires Are A Reality In Winter Season Too

By On October 26, 2015 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse

Barn fires are a reality. They are a reality that none of us want to face but are something we should be prepared for. Prevention techniques and fire education are two of the most valuable tools for minimizing your risk for fire

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Appraisal Issues: Evaluating A Horse Property Part 2

By On October 19, 2015 · Leave a Comment · In How To Buy A Horse Property, How To Sell A Horse Property

the appraisal process is complex and uses multiple appraisal approaches in order to establish a property’s market value. There are 3 main approaches that focus on different aspects of the property. For this blog, we will discuss each approach along with their individual pros and cons.

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Appraisal Issues: Evaluating A Horse Property – Part 1

By On October 14, 2015 · Leave a Comment · In How To Buy A Horse Property, How To Sell A Horse Property

Comparable properties are other properties that have been sold in similar locations and with similar features to the appraised property. These comparable properties offer insight into the value of similar homes within the current real estate market.

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