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Latest blog posts from McKeough Land Company Blog

Maximize Your Returns with a 1031 Exchange
At a time of much uncertainty on Wall Street, it only seems appropriate to reexamine the 1031 exchange. According to Bill Winke of The Land Report, 1031s are a tool anyone can use with any type of investment property. Commercial investors use it. Ag speculators use it. Raw land buyers use it. And... Read more...
Published 2 weeks ago

St. Joseph, MI Makes Best Places to Retire List
St. Joseph, MI was recently named one of the best places to retire in 2008 by Money Magazine. The author notes that “while lots of appealing little towns dot this “Riviera of the Midwest,” St. Joseph - with its vibrant year-round community, topnotch medical care and proximity to Chicago -... Read more...
Published 4 weeks ago

Land Auction Site Launched at MLCAuctions.com
Grand Haven, Mich., July 30 �" McKeough Land Company has launched a new web site to auction off land in Michigan, Wisconsin, and North Carolina. At MLCAuctions.com, customers can search for land by state and bid on or buy lots. Most developers don’t offer the option to purchase land online... Read more...
Published 2 months ago

Northern Michigan Receives More National Attention
As mentioned in a recent USA Today Travel section article, Northwest Michigan continues to be a draw for vacationers throughout the Midwest and beyond. The combination of beautiful beaches, fresh water, quaint towns, rolling hills, and a variety of activities all makes Northwest Michigan one of... Read more...
Published 4 months ago

5 Tips for Buying Land in Today’s Market
Everyone knows the real estate market has changed and smart sellers have adapted by lowering prices. If you’re interested in land, you also have to adapt by changing your approach to the buying process. Here are 5 new tips for getting the best deal in today’s market. 1. Don’t be afraid to... Read more...
Published 4 months ago

Wisconsin Property in High Demand for 2008
Homesite sales for McKeough Land Company’s Wisconsin office rose in May, marking the second consecutive month of increased sales for the Wisconsin office. In addition, May 2008 was the highest producing May since 2003, with an increase of 230% from 2007 to 2008. Records show that May 2008... Read more...
Published 4 months ago

Uncle Landon Returns! Wise Words for the Undecided
Well, partners, have you had your fill yet? Inflation, stagflation, trade imbalance, inventory imbalance, subprime, prime the pump, discount window, bought the farm, Old MacDonald lost his farm. What’s it all mean? I know I’ll never know. Truth is you probably won’t either. I’ve been... Read more...
Published 5 months ago

Lake Dubay: Phenomenal Fishing in Northern Wisconsin
When you think of fishing in Wisconsin, you might picture a destination “up north.” But, one of Wisconsin’s best-kept secrets is only two hours from Madison and was recently featured in the Wisconsin State Journal’s Outdoors section. This 6,830-acre lake is part of the Wisconsin River... Read more...
Published 5 months ago

Cheboygan’s Long Lake an Angler’s Dream
Located in majestic Cheboygan County, Long Lake has remained a little-known secret within the angling community of Northern Michigan. With an assortment of species of fish inhabiting Long Lake, anglers are discovering that, while the panorama is beautiful and the property is pristine, it’s the... Read more...
Published 5 months ago

Northern Michigan: A Water Lover’s Paradise
The Cheboygan area hosts one of the most unique convergences of fresh water in the great lakes region. With the Cheboygan River, Inland Waterway, Long Lake, Burt & Mullet Lakes, Lake Huron, and the Mackinac Straits to the north, this region has become the jewel of Michigan boat enthusiasts,... Read more...
Published 5 months ago