Thursday, July 30, 2009

The New Land Barons

The old land barons have gone bust, but a whole new batch of rising entrepreuners are emerging. They have a world wide market for their product, and every single item is unique. What product offers a unique version for each specific product that is promoted and sold?
Real estate.

And what kind of real estate can be marketed and sold all over the world? Southern Utah real estate. Now, no one really claims that Southern Utah real estate is the cheapest in the whole USA. But it often appears that way when you have 2-acre lots selling for $2000, or 41 acres selling for $27,000, or 316 acres selling for $119,000. And quite often, the seller is willing to finance the transaction, so that you can tie up a large parcel for only a few thousand dollars.

People want to buy land, large pieces of land. And Southern Utah has such a strong appeal with its magnificent vistas, alpine forests, red rock canyons, and National Parks, including Bryce Canyon, Zion Park, Lake Powell, Canyonlands, Arches, and nearby Grand Canyon.

The lure of the old west brings them in, and the rugged natural beauty of the countryside creates a longing to own a piece of this beauty. Then they go back home and get online to find a piece of their own land to buy. Now is the time for you to get in on the front end of the next boom in Southern Utah real estate. Create a legacy for yourself or your family.

Cedar City, Parowan, St. George, Kanarraville, Beryl, Newcastle, New Harmony; each small city or village has its personal appeal. Brian Head Ski Resort gives you the snow and trees of a 10,000 foot elevation, while New Harmony has its fantastic view of the red cliffs of Zion Park. And in between you can find the open high desert valleys where the deer and the antelope still roam freely ( sometimes into the farmer's fresh alfalfa hayfields).

Prices have shifted downward dramatically over the last two years. And no matter what you might think, these prices will rise again. The key to becoming a land baron is in anticipating this natural rise and acting accordingly. Some will wait for a signal from the national press before buying. They will find that the best bargains have already come and gone. No matter. As they say, it is hard to catch the bottom. But if you want to catch it, the time is now.