EAGLESTAR.NET LAND AND PROPERTY REVIEW
http://www.eaglestar.net
Issue #30
August 18, 2008

IN THIS ISSUE:
Properties of the Week:
- Florida Ranch Land
Using Pictures to Sell your Property
Sponsor's Corner: Grande Vista Bay
Auction News:
- Brick Home, 12.5 Acres in KY
- The Missouri Manor
- The Lodge at Cedar Creek, MO
- 5-Property Home and Land Auction, KY
- Two Parcels, Farms and Timber, GA
Landterms.com Term of the Week: Relict


"The buyer has need of a hundred eyes, the seller of but one."
- English proverb (mid 17th century)


PROPERTIES OF THE WEEK
120 Acre Ranch in Central Florida
Listing ID: 18328
Gently rolling hills accent this 120+/- acre, 100% upland property in Levy
County, Florida. The property, already platted in 10-acre parcels, has 1/2
mile paved road frontage, 1/4 graded road, 8 inch well, 2 inch well, electric,
2 pole barns, and mechanic shop. View photos and contact information at
http://www.eaglestar.net/chi.html.

354 Acre Ranch in Northeast Florida
Listing ID: 18857
This all upland ranch in Putnam County, Florida comes complete with 2 stocked
ponds, a 9-stall horse barn, and a 2,126+/- square foot home. Photos and
additional information are available at http://www.eaglestar.net/fth2-.html.

Horse Ranch and Homesite, Madison County, Florida
Listing ID: 20665
This 25.97+/- acre parcel is fenced with some cross-fencing; the homesite is
also fenced. Approximately 18 acres in open pasture, with balance in planted
pines and scattered live oak trees, which provide shade along the fence row and
north end of the property. Excellent horse and ranch property. See photos and
more information at http://www.eaglestar.net/mlnrs.html.

82 Acres, Monteocha Forest, Gainesville, Florida Area
Listing ID: 19719
Beautiful, rural, wooded 82+/- acre parcel close to Gainesville, FL. Nice
stands of planted pine and scattered hardwoods; several trails meander
throughout the property. Excellent price per acre combined with flexible, easy
owner financing makes this a property to consider for immediate use or as a
future asset. Located in a growing area with other large parcels and small
ranches. Easy access to Gainesville and the University of Florida. Photos and
additional information at http://www.eaglestar.net/fwg.html.


PICTURES REALLY ARE WORTH 1,000 WORDS
Using Photos and Other Images to Sell Your Real Estate on Eaglestar.net
Your property has a much better chance of selling quickly if you include
attractive, high-quality photographs in your Eaglestar.net listing. We believe
it is well worth your time to carefully read and follow the tips in this guide.
Poor quality photos can detract from the effectiveness of a property listing
and can make spectacular properties appear quite mediocre. Taking great
photos, formatting them, and uploading them to Eaglestar.net is actually much
easier than you might think, even if you have little experience with digital
cameras, computers, and the internet. As always, we are available by phone or
email to answer any questions you might have.

We have observed that the properties that sell the fastest on Eaglestar.net are
the ones that take advantage of our photograph and image feature and make the
most effective use of photographs and other images as part of the listing.
Attractive photographs that capture scenic views on or from the property, show
interior or exterior views of homes or other structures, or highlight specific
features are highly recommended. Other types of images that may be helpful to
include are aerial photographs, assessors' maps, or location maps.

Eaglestar.net allows you to add up to 10 images with your paid property
listing. Below you will find tips on using images in your Eaglestar.net
listing, including information on how to optimize your picture files for
internet viewing. Following these instructions will help to ensure that your
property's listing web page will receive greater amounts of internet traffic.
The goal is to provide clear, quality images that can be quickly viewed by all
web visitors, even those with slow computers or internet connections.

Picture Size
The optimum pixel size for our site (and most other sites on the web) is 640
pixels on the longest dimension (height or width) of the image, although
anywhere between 500 and 800 pixels will work. Most photo editing programs have
a resize function that will allow you to reduce the number of pixels in the
picture file. When resizing, make sure that the aspect ratio is maintained
(usually automatic or listed as an option in the resize window). This will
maintain the original width-to-height ratio of the photo or picture file. For
pictures with a low pixel count, we do not recommend using the resize function
to increase the number of pixels, as this will cause distortion and render the
picture unusable. If your picture files do have low pixel counts (below 150 on
the longest dimension of the picture), you may want to consider obtaining
higher-resolution pictures, since low-pixel images will appear blurry when
viewed on the internet.

File Type
Most photo editing programs allow you to change files from one type to another.
Ideally, your photos or other images should be the .jpg (JPEG) file type,
although the .gif (GIF) file type will work as well. Your photo editing program
should have file conversion as an option. If it does not, try resaving the file
as a JPEG (.jpg) or a GIF (.gif), using the program's "File>Save As" function.
Microsoft's Paint program, included on most computers with the Windows
operating system, works quite well to change file types.

Resolution
Most photo editing programs also have a feature for changing the resolution of
the image file. Resolution is the fineness or coarseness of an image as it was
digitized, measured as dots-per-inch (DPI). The recommended resolution for
display on the internet is between 72-100 (DPI). A resolution of less than 72
DPI makes the image fuzzy or blurry (too coarse). A resolution of greater than
200 DPI makes picture files too large for practical use on a web page. The
files will load slowly into visitors' web browsers, and some visitors with slow
computers or internet connections may not be able to view them at all.

Why Pictures?
Visitors to Eaglestar.net want to see pictures of available properties. The
language in a listing might achieve a concise yet eloquent description of the
property, but this description must be filtered through the reader's
perceptions or interpretations. Humans are visual creatures and respond to
visual cues and stimuli. Combining written descriptions with images that show
some of the property's highlights and features takes advantage of this fact.
The effectiveness of images in advertising is well-known, well-studied, and has
a proven track record.

Consider this: Over the years, we at Eaglestar.net have directly observed that
a group of diverse pictures of an available property has often motivated a
prospective buyer to spend the money on an airline ticket or a tank of gas to
come out to look at the property. We allow up to 10 pictures on each property
ad and urge advertisers to use all picture spots available.

Picture Subject
Spring, summer and fall pictures are best; in most cases, any image is better
than none. Keep in mind that images on Eaglestar.net can always be replaced
with newer and better ones. When selecting photograph subjects, the following
work extremely well:
Scenic views
Buildings and improvements
Water features (lakes, ponds, rivers, creeks, springs, etc.)
Exterior and interior views of homes or other buildings
Wildlife
Anything you think may be of interest to prospective property buyers

Digital Cameras and Other Sources
Images from digital cameras are preferred to scanned images. Pictures from fax
machines and brochures often do not turn out well. The digital camera is
perhaps the best source of good quality pictures for internet display. The
newer, higher-megapixel cameras are easy to use and create beautiful
photographs. At the same time, they tend to create huge digital files that are
occasionally difficult to send through the internet. Please make sure that
before you submit your pictures, they are ready for posting (correct size,
resolution, etc.). If you are unable to edit your picture sizes and resolution
then you may send those pictures to us by e-mail at info@eaglestar.net. Send
only one or two at a time in separate e-mails, and we will resize and post them
for you on your ad.

Pictures Are Worth A Thousand Words
This is a wonderful opportunity to show your property to those who may be
interested. It's easy and it's fast. Take advantage of what is perhaps one of
the very best ways to put your property's best foot forward. Pictures sell real
estate!


SPONSOR'S CORNER
The Land and Property Review thanks the sponsor of this issue, Grande Vista
Bay:
Grande Vista Bay is a private, gated community on Watts Bar Lake in the heart
of the Tennessee River Valley. Seven miles of lake shoreline offer rare beauty
with islands, coves, and peninsulas. Abundant opportunities for recreation,
including water sports, swimming, boating, fishing, and hiking. Lakefront lots
available, or enjoy one of the wooded lots on 1,200 acres of forests and
fields. Options for private docks, boathouses and even on-site boat slips.
Watts Bar Lake is fed by three major rivers and more than five large creeks. A
natural paradise with all the conveniences of modern living, such as paved
roads, underground electric, natural gas, central water, cable TV, HDTV,
high-speed internet, and sewer service. Grande Vista Bay is located southwest
of Knoxville, TN and north of Chattanooga, TN. View photos and additional
information at http://www.eaglestar.net/hth.html.


AUCTION NEWS
http://www.eaglestar.net/Land_Auction_Calendar/index.html

Ranch-Style Brick Home on 12.5+/- Acres
Russell Springs, Russell County, Kentucky
August 23, 2008
Listing ID: 20890
Absolute auction, 12.5+/- acres in three tracts. Nice ranch-style brick home
with basement, metal workshop with concrete floor, and large combination metal
barn. Property is located at 5713 Hwy 910 in the Green Acres Grocery Community
of Russell County, KY, just past the junction of Hwy 910 and Gosser Ridge Rd.
Auction banners posted. Photos and contact information at
http://www.eaglestar.net/Detailed/20890.html.

The Missouri Manor, Columbia, Missouri
Elegant Historic Bed & Breakfast Live Auction
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Listing ID: 20846
English manor home built in 1927, adorned with classic features and charming
character. This property has a unique place in Missouri and University of
Missouri history. Features a cherry staircase, beautifully laid tile, indoor
and outdoor fountains and perennial gardens. Tucked off a winding road near the
Mizzou campus, the Manor enjoys a less hurried and quieter surrounding. Nearby
is the Katy Trail, the longest hiking and biking trail in the country. At
9,930+/- square feet on 1.48+/- acres, this home would make a great bed and
breakfast inn, a fraternity or sorority house, or a luxury estate. First floor:
formal entry, living room, dining room, kitchen, study, 2 sun rooms. Second
floor: 4 bedrooms, 4 baths. Third floor: Living quarters with bathroom and
laundry hookups. Preview tours from 2:00-4:00pm - 8/3/08, 8/10/08, 8/17/08.
Photos and additional information available at
http://www.eaglestar.net/hpr.html.

The Lodge at Cedar Creek, Columbia, Missouri Live Auction
Saturday August 23, 2008
Listing ID: 20848
Surrounded by the natural beauty and wildlife of central Missouri, The Lodge at
Cedar Creek features beautiful stocked lakes, and over 100 acres of forests &
gently rolling hills. Auction includes all furnishings, equipment, boats,
gators, four-wheelers, etc. This 167+/- acre property will be auctioned with
all furnishings, equipment, boats, gators, four-wheelers, etc. included. This
is the perfect retreat destination – corporate, church, scouting, wedding, or
family.
Main A-frame lodge features:
* Fine dining room
* Banquet facilities
* Special events
* 3,500 sq/ft deck overlooking the water
Additional features:
* 6 private 2BR/2BA furnished cottages
* Bee’s Bunkhouse - 3 BR, full kitchen, and wood-burning stove

* Sally’s Lodge - 3 BR, full kitchen, 2 fireplaces
*Two world-class 5-stand trap ranges with electronic control tower
View photos and contact information at http://www.eaglestar.net/asn.html.

Jamestown, Kentucky Home and Land Auction, Five Properties
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Listing ID: 20934
Custom-built modified A-frame house on a private, 7+/- acre wooded estate
overlooking a small creek. Three 3+/- acre baby farms. Lot #11 of Phelps
Acres Estates, 1.57+/- acres. Located at 430 Oaks Road, between the new
Jamestown bypass and Hwy 379 (Esto Community), just off Hwy 92. Auction
banners posted. Photos and contact information at
http://www.eaglestar.net/Detailed/20934.html.

Two Parcels in Georgia, Farms and Timberland
Colquitt County and Brooks County, Georgia
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Listing ID: 20905
Parcel #1: 436+/- acres, including 236+/- acres cropland and 187+/- base acres.
This property features merchantable timber and plantation pines as well as a
large creek-fed pond. Includes 2800+/- square foot country home and excellent
fencing. This property offers hunting, fishing, and other recreation
opportunities. Great investment or farm income potential.
Parcel #2: 42+/- acres featuring pasture and woodland home sites with great
road frontage.
Both properties are conveniently located between Moultrie and Thomasville, one
hour north of Tallahassee, Florida and Interstate 10 and forty minutes west of
Valdosta, Georgia and Interstate 75. Photos and additional information
available at http://www.eaglestar.net/Detailed/20905.html.


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: Relict
1. Biology, Ecology, Forestry: A species of plant or animal existing in
geographic or temporal isolation; plants or animals that exist in local areas
smaller than their historic ranges, either from an earlier time period or as
some of the last remaining examples of nearly extinct species.
2. Restoration Ecology: Isolated areas of ecosystems that have not been
impacted by human activities and are still subject to a historic and natural
disturbance regime.
3. Geology: Minerals, rocks, or other geologic structures or features that
remain after the exterior material that previously covered or surrounded them
is no longer there, as through erosion or chemical reaction.

Browse all categories of terms and phrases on Landterms.com at
http://landterms.com/categories.html.


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