LandVest is pleased to announce that David Speirs has assumed the role of Vice President, Land Transactions and Resource Consulting.

The current frenzy of estate planning to address potential tax changes and the intense real estate markets are creating a wall of work for a shrinking group of skilled practitioners. The Appraisal Institute (AI) estimates that the number of appraisal...

For decades, LandVest has been the industry leader in the brokerage and management of institutional and private timberland in North America. Much of the acreage LandVest represents is productive working forestland, managed for sustainable timber production and recreation. Today, properties are increasingly identified by our team of brokers [...]

Conservation projects often happen when, for a moment in time, the interests of landowner, community, and conservation align. This was the case on Cuttyhunk Island where a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity emerged with the passing in 2015 of island legend, Oriel Ponzecchi, owner of several iconic properties including historic [...]

Over the past decade, we have witnessed substantial development in the importance of corporate responsibility. Corporations are increasingly investing in and accounting for their actions. In some cases, this is a response to the regulatory environment, while in others, it is more grounded in strategic corporate goals and operating philosophy.

The Tale of Two Markets after the Great Recession, when the entire story was about urban millennials and downsizing boomers fighting over concierge apartments, totally reversed with [...]

As we reflect on 2020, it is hard to fully comprehend such an eventful year. International trade disputes, the collapse of energy markets, a global pandemic, social unrest, and a historic and divisive presidential election all contributed to a turbulent year. Collectively, these events resulted in significant rebalancing/repositioning [...]

If you ask most foresters, they will tell you they were attracted to the idea of a career outside. Despite the early mornings, bugs, cold weather, and rugged terrain, there is an inherent draw to the outdoors which tugs at the inner spirit of everyone. For natural resource professionals, the worst day in the woods usually beats the best day [...]

Let us take you on a journey from the coastal farms of Bostons North Shore to the managed forests of the Adirondacks to the rolling hills of central Vermont to the barrier beaches of Cuttyhunk [...]