Our Stories
A Series of Short Stories
Let us take you from the coastal farms of Boston’s North Shore to the managed forests of the Adirondacks to the rolling hills of central Vermont to the barrier beaches of Cuttyhunk Island along the southern Massachusetts coast.
Through this journey, you will hear from our consultants, foresters, brokers, clients, and collaborators about what makes LandVest an indispensable partner in your real estate adventures. We hope you enjoy these stories about special places; how people connect with them; and how we help make these experiences into memories of a lifetime.
Episode VIII:The Waters of Cape Cod
In our eighth episode, our Cape Cod team of Zee Crocker, Stewart Young, Wade Staniar, Joanna Dresser, Betsy Lawrence, and Jamie Crowley explores what draws people to the Cape. We highlight
Show MoreEpisode VII:Farm to Table
In our seventh episode, Joe Taggart takes a journey with one of our clients, Bob Saul, as he confronts the emerald ash borer (EAB) as it threatens his white ash trees. In this video, he reflects on his 30-year tenure on a
Show MoreEpisode VI:Concord: Choosing a Town Immersed in History, Community, and Value
In our sixth episode, Abby White, J Stanley Edwards, Wade Staniar, and Terry Maitland of our Concord team share their experiences living in the Concord area. They touch on the town's unique history and how LandVest's own story is so entwined with this special community. Within this community, Landvest
Show MoreEpisode V:Where the Mountains Meet the Sea
In our fifth episode, we introduce you to Joseph Sortwell and Terry Sortwell, our Midcoast Maine team. This picturesque region has seen a shift over the last few years with new demographics choosing to settle here as more and more people realize the area’s benefits. These new residents often encounter
Show MoreEpisode IV:Island Time
In our fourth episode, we venture to the end of an Atlantic archipelago where Cuttyhunk Island rises from the sea shielding Buzzards Bay from the open ocean to the south. Our consultants have worked for decades with many island families as they plan for generational transfers, consider conservation, and make decisions
Show MoreEpisode III:Sense of Place
In our third episode, members of the Woodstock brokerage team share their perspectives on why the mountains, meadows, forests, streams, and recreational opportunities of Vermont have such a profound effect on the senses, whether you’re a first-time visitor or life-long resident. The winding dirt roads will
Show MoreEpisode II:A Career Outside
In our second episode, you meet Adam Bullis, an Area Forester with LandVest in the Adirondacks, working with forestland owners on timber management and best silvicultural practices to achieve great outcomes for the working forests and the landowners. The passion Adam has for his work comes from a
Show MoreEpisode I:Reading the Land
In our first episode, meet Jim Monahan, a Senior Advisor with LandVest in Ipswich, MA, with 30 years of experience helping clients solve real estate problems and achieve ownership goals. expertise in land planning and appraisal is one example of how we differentiate ourselves from other real estate
Show MoreThis series of short stories was made by LandVest in collaboration with Evan Kay of Climb High Productions.


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