In the last 5-10 years, Maine has experienced a surge in the creation of small family farms. As the demand for organic and locally-grown food has risen, Maine has found itself perfectly poised to respond. Combining this with a growing desire among young urban and suburban professionals to reconnect with nature, to find a peaceful and [...]

One of our favorite things at LandVest is seeing the great jobs people have done with their houses. Here are a few kitchens from our current listings to inspire you. (and heres a fun article from [...]

LandVests Timberland Division has recently become certified by the Rainforest Alliance to the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Forest Management and Chain of Custody Standards - FSC C120428. Forest Certification is a voluntary third-party process to identify and recognize well-managed forestland. LandVests forest management policies, [...]

Want a great property in horse country for you, and not for horses? Maybe one family member wants to be near the horses and the rest of the family prefers soccer or golf? Does the rider in your family like the fun but is done with mucking stalls? Maybe you just love open countryside and beautiful [...]

April 22nd is a great day to do something good for the earth. Join the LandVest team in helping the environment, whether its walking to work, planting a locavore garden, volunteering for a community cleanup or on a bigger scale, purchasing an energy-efficient home or making an investment in renewable resources! LandVest has multiple green [...]

April 19th, 1775, The Shot Heard Round the World. Every year Massachusetts communities celebrate this milestone of American history. Patriots Day falls on April 21st this year and the celebrations will draw crowds of people to Lexington, Concord and Minute Man National Historical Park. On Patriots' Day 2014 in particular we celebrate [...]

Aldo Leopold is widely considered the grandfather of modern day conservation. His principles live vibrantly today among land managers who often look to, or instinctively impose, his philosophies. Leopolds land ethic is a general principle recognizing that natures equilibrium is resilient but not immune to imbalance, particularly from [...]

Little Compton --- One of 24 New England towns you absolutely need to visit!

Little Compton retains an idyllic landscape of rolling topography, stone-wall bounded farms, marshes and barrier beaches. A vibrant locavore food culture, great sailing and proximity to culture and restaurants in Providence and Newport make Little Compton a premier [...]

Marblehead --- One of 24 New England towns you absolutely need to visit! Marblehead, Americas historical yachting capital and birthplace of the American Navy, is rich in contemporary pleasures as well. For a seamless melding of old and new in a great Marblehead waterfront property for sale, check out LandVests new listing located at [...]