EAGLESTAR.NET LAND AND PROPERTY REVIEW
http://www.eaglestar.net
Issue #10
March 31, 2008

IN THIS ISSUE:
Properties of the Week: The Southwest
Special Report: Protecting Your Property from Wildfire
Sponsor's Corner
Buyer's List Update
Landterms.com Term of the Week: Foot (feet) equivalents and conversions


"Good temper is an estate for life."
- William Hazlitt (English author, essayist, and critic; b. 1778 - d. 1830)


PROPERTIES OF THE WEEK: THE SOUTHWEST
Take a look at some of our retirement and small ranch properties in the sunny
Southwest.

Property #1 - New Mexico: Luna County. 2 adjoining lots, 1 acre total, 10
miles southwest of Deming, NM. Only $1,350.00 (cash). Views of Florida
Mountains from this sunny desert parcel. Great retirement spot! See photos of
the area, the mountain views, and spring wildflowers at
http://www.eaglestar.net/hrr1-.html.

Property #2 - Arizona: Apache County. Affordable 3-10 acre ranches in the
White Mountains of northeast Arizona. Build the ranch home you've always
dreamed of, but never thought you could afford. County-maintained roads,
access to electricity, and 500 acre common area available to all owners -
perfect for hiking, horseback riding and other recreational activities.
Casinos, skiing, and golfing in surrounding area. Photos and details,
including ADWR information, at http://www.eaglestar.net/hth4-.html.

Property #3 - Colorado: Costilla County. Affordable 35 acre ranches.
Tree-laden landscapes, snow-capped peaks, and abundant wildlife. Roads and
electricity available to parcels. Enjoy your own Colorado mountain ranch!
View photos and additional information at http://www.eaglestar.net/hth22-.html.


SPECIAL REPORT:
PROTECTING YOUR PROPERTY FROM WILDFIRE
As we begin to enter the wildfire season in many areas of the country, take a
few moments to assess your property's risk.

In many regions of the United States, more and more people are moving away from
cities and choosing to make their homes in rural areas. The wave of
"baby-boomers" who will retire within the next few years is expected to add to
this trend. Rural properties are often located within wildland-urban
interfaces (WUI's), which, as the name suggests, are zones where developed
property abuts natural, undeveloped lands. As those seeking to live closer to
nature develop formerly "wild" lands by building homes and other structures,
the number of WUI's and the land area they occupy will only become larger.

With increasing amounts and sizes of WUI's comes increased risk of wildfire
that threatens both life and property. Although there is nothing that will
completely alleviate the risk of property-destroying fires, there are steps you
can take to ensure that your home and property are as safe as possible. First,
analyze your property's fire risk. You should begin by researching the history
of natural fires in the area. This will provide you with an idea of the
frequency and intensity of such events. Make sure also that firefighting
vehicles have adequate access to your property and that your roads are clearly
marked.

Understanding the relationship between wildfires and precipitation in your area
can provide insight into the degree of risk from year to year. Periods without
adequate precipitation can cause the vegetation that fuels wildfires to dry out
and become more prone to ignition. However, excessive precipitation in the
season (usually winter) preceding the fire season can cause an overgrowth of
vegetation and therefore an increase in the fuel available to burn. Maps and
written descriptions of precipitation and wildfire trends and outlooks for
different areas of the country may be obtained from the National Interagency
Fire Center (http://www.nifc.gov).

Researching historical and current trends is the first step toward creating
"firewise" communities and properties. "Firewise" is a term used by the
National Fire Protection Association (www.firewise.org) to describe areas with
greatly reduced risk of WUI wildfire due to the purposeful actions of humans.
You should also be aware that the term "wildfire" does not refer only to forest
fires. Many other types of wildfires exist, from scrub and brush fires in
Arizona that occur following winters with above-normal precipitation to
fast-moving, extremely hot sawgrass fires in Florida that can actually burn on
top of standing or flowing water.

Agencies that can provide additional information on WUI's, wildfire risk, and
protecting property from wildfire include the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (http://www.fema.gov), the National Wildfire Coordinating Group
(http://www.nwcg.gov), the Bureau of Land Management (http://www.blm.gov), the
USDA Forest Service (http://www.fs.fed.us), and the National Association of
State Foresters (http://www.stateforesters.org).

Next week: Step-by-Step Guide to Protecting Homes and Other Structures from
Wildfire


SPONSOR'S CORNER
Historic farmhouse on 1.3 acres in Ferndale, Humboldt County, Northern
California
Enjoy the pleasure of country life in this historic 1870 farmhouse, yet within
walking distance to city center and a couple miles from the ocean shore.
Historic barn, orchard, pasture, and gardens. Newly renovated, with new
kitchen, new windows, new bathroom, new energy-efficient wood stove plus
forced-air heat. Both city water and excellent well water. Approx. 2,200 s.f.,
two story, 4 bedrooms, large laundry room, parlor, and dining room. Five hours
north of San Francisco bay area. A wonderful place to live and relax. Price
recently reduced.
Photos and additional information at http://www.eaglestar.net/ekt11-.html.


BUYER'S LIST UPDATE
http://www.eaglestar.net/Land_Buyers_List/index.html

Placing an Eaglestar.net buyer's ad is free and can help you find the real
estate you desire.
Go to https://www.eaglestar.net/pages/buyers.html to begin.

Pahrump, Nevada area: Wanted - $8,000 to $800,000. Builder seeking single
family and/or multi-family land or lots in Pahrump, Nevada area that are permit
ready. Prefer OWC with excellent terms. Will look at all. Please refer to buyer
#20457.

California: Seeking 1-3 acres of land in the Russian River, Sonoma County, and
Clear Lake areas for retreat or getaway, vacation use and possible home site
later on. Prefer owner financing with down payment. Please refer to buyer
#20447.

Arizona: Wanted - property where the temperature is around 75 degrees in the
winter, preferably not far from water of some type (Colorado River, etc.).
Please refer to buyer #20434.

Wanted: acreage between Flastaff, Arizona and Kingman, Arizona, within 40 miles
of I-40. Please refer to buyer #20416.


LANDTERMS.COM TERM OF THE WEEK
http://landterms.com
Each issue we feature a real estate, forestry, natural sciences or other
land-related term from our partner site, Landterms.com.

This week's term: Foot (feet) equivalents and conversions

One (1) foot is equal to 12 inches.
One (1) foot is equal to 0.3048 meters.
One (1) foot is equal to 30.48 centimeters.
One (1) foot is equal to 0.0152 chains.
One (1) foot is equal to 0.0015 furlongs.
One (1) foot is equal to 0.0003 kilometers.
One (1) foot is equal to 1.5152 links.
One (1) foot is equal to 0.00019 miles.
One (1) foot is equal to 0.0606 rods, poles, or perches.
One (1) foot is equal to 0.3333 yards.

More conversions/equivalents for length and area at
http://landterms.com/Unit_Conversions/index.html.


SUGGESTIONS
We welcome reader suggestions, comments, and questions.
Email: newsletter@eaglestar.net

ARCHIVES
See archived issues of the Eaglestar.net Land and Property Review at
http://eaglestar.net/newsletter.


American Eagle Star
Tel: +1 702-471-0077 Toll Free 800-239-3448
Web: www.eaglestar.net
Email: info@eaglestar.net
Copyright 2008 All Rights Reserved