EAGLESTAR.NET LAND AND PROPERTY REVIEW
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Issue #7
March 10, 2008

IN THIS ISSUE:
Properties of the Week
Sponsor's Corner
Real Estate Roundup: What Is Zoning?
Buyer's List Update
Landterms.com Term of the Week: Perch


"Next to the right of liberty, the right of property is the most important
individual right guaranteed by the Constitution and the one which, united with
that of personal liberty, has contributed more to the growth of civilization
than any other institution established by the human race."
- William Howard Taft


PROPERTIES OF THE WEEK
Each issue we feature properties we find especially interesting. Check out
this week's horse properties.

Property #1 - Paradise Valley, Montana: 344 acre horse ranch. Everything for
your horse: irrigated hay pastures, fenced horse pasture, corrals, and
excellent water sources and rights. 2 miles of frontage on the Yellowstone
River. 6 bdrm home, horse barn w/ apartment, and guest house. Creek, ponds,
wetlands, lots of wildlife habitat. See gorgeous photos at
http://www.eaglestar.net/mcf.html.

Property #2 - 40 acre horse training facility, Chisago County, Minnesota. 2
miles from Wild River State Park, w/ 30 miles of horse trails and horse camping
facilities. 30 miles from harness racing track in Forest Lake. 3 bdrm home,
heated barn w/ 10 stalls, wash rack, feed room, and tack room. Indoor riding
arena, 23 acres of hayfields, and spectacular views of the St. Croix River
Valley. See photos and contact information at
http://www.eaglestar.net/rzk.html.

Property #3 - Sussex County, Delaware: 19+ acres, 8 miles from ocean.
Partially remodeled original farmhouse w/ 3 bdrm guest house. Large 30’ x 60’
shop w/ two large garage doors and separate 20’ x 20’ finished section.
Approx. 5 wooded acres, 10 tilled acres, and 5 acres for buildings and
livestock. View photos and additional information at
http://www.eaglestar.net/bmcg.html.

Property #4 - Southern Iowa horse property, 24 acres. Newer home w/ beautiful
cedar and knotty pine. Indoor and outdoor riding arenas. 88' X 120' barn w/
20 box stalls and 12 tie stalls, washroom, 2 tack rooms, and office/bunkhouse.
Details and photos available at http://www.eaglestar.net/asn.html.

Property #5 - Beautiful horse property, 10-55 acres, Madison County, Florida.
Private yet convenient, w/ 2 county-maintained graded roads, and less than 1/4
mile from paved road. Property is completely fenced and has improved pasture,
creek, and pond area located at the rear of property. For more information,
please visit http://www.eaglestar.net/gch.html.

More horse properties at
http://www.eaglestar.net/Properties/Horse_Properties/index.html.

SPONSOR'S CORNER
We'd like to extend our thanks to this week's sponsor.
The Review asks our subscribers and readers to support our sponsor by visiting
the property webpage at http://www.eaglestar.net/lrs1-.html.

Cherokee County, North Carolina: 86 acres in the Hanging Dog mountain range,
complete with ridges, valleys and even its own mountain ridge top. Perfect for
investment, development, or a private estate. 2 hours from Atlanta, GA,
Knoxville, TN, and Asheville, NC. Minutes from Nantahala Gorge, the Ocoee
River, and the 4WD recreation area at Tellico, NC. Heavy timber, year-round
spring-fed creek, and abundant wildlife. Price recently reduced and is
well-below appraisal. View photos and details at
http://www.eaglestar.net/lrs1-.html.


REAL ESTATE ROUNDUP: WHAT IS ZONING?
Zoning is the regulation of land use and development within certain geographic
areas, commonly known as zones or zoning districts. Occasionally, zoning
regulations can differ by individual property, rather than by zoning district.
Authority to make and enforce these laws usually lies with municipal
governments; hence regulations exist mainly in the form of city or county
ordinances. State legislatures grant zoning powers to local governments
through legislation called "enabling acts".

Zoning restricts property rights and land use, including specific allowable
activities, lot size, types of structures permitted, building heights and
styles, setbacks, density, and protection of natural resources. The most
common zoning categories or classifications are residential, industrial,
agricultural, commercial, and recreational. Special or conditional zoning
allows land uses and activities not covered under other zoning classifications.
Examples include detention centers and prisons, government buildings, sewer
treatment facilities, cemetaries, churches, and landfills. Special zoning is
often allowed through special-use permits, also known as conditional-use
permits.

Generally, the objectives of zoning ordinances are to promote and protect the
health, welfare, and morals of the public and to ensure that development
proceeds according to a community's master plan. Zoning regulations are often
quite flexible in order to achieve these desired outcomes. For example,
different areas of a subdivision, neighborhood, or zoning district might be
subject to different types of zoning so as to provide for a variety of housing
types, as well as innovative residential and non-residential development. Some
examples of these zoning types include spot or strip zoning, which allow a
permanent change in or exemption from existing zoning regulations for
individual (spot) or adjacent (strip) parcels of property.

There are two main avenues of recourse a property owner can take if zoning
regulations prevent a reasonable land use. If the intended use is allowed as a
conditional use within a certain zone, the owner may apply for a
conditional-use permit. If the intended land use is prohibited within that
zoning district, the owner must petition for a zoning variance, which bypasses
some or all of the existing zoning regulations for a specific parcel of
property. Variances and conditional-use permits are usually issued only after
a public hearing is held on the matter. After all, adjacent landowners
purchased their property under certain zoning conditions and should be allowed
to comment on any proposed changes.

For more information and additional zoning definitions, visit the Landterms.com
"Zoning" category at
http://landterms.com/Zoning/index.html.


BUYER'S LIST UPDATE
Browse or place free "Property Wanted" ads at
http://www.eaglestar.net/Land_Buyers_List/index.html.
The Land Buyer's List is a service offered by Eaglestar.net to its clients.
Buyer contact information is proprietary and available with paid seller's
property listing on Eaglestar.net (Seller's Plan A or Plan B).

New Mexico: Looking for acreage in central to northwest New Mexico, preferably
100-1000 acres. Please refer to buyer #2006595.

Northeast United States (Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, etc.): Forestry
consultant looking for good timberland investments in the Northeast. Please
refer to buyer #2006772.

Washington/Oregon: Coastal farm wanted. Please call. Please refer to buyer
#16540.

Missouri/Arkansas: Seeking operating farm/ranch in warm climate, hill/mountain
country for cattle/hay operation. Must have ample pond/water sources. Would
consider leasing property back to seller or making investment in operation.
Open to financial terms. Please refer to buyer #2003301.

Western Virginia: Land adjoining a national forest wanted. Preferably 60-100
acres hunting land with possible future homesite. Please refer to buyer
#2002830.

South-central Wisconsin: 20 to 40 acres of vacant land, can be agricultural
zoning. Please refer to buyer #16636.

Wanted: Hunting property w/small cabin, mountain land. Looking in Kentucky,
Tennessee, North Carolina, north Georgia, north Alabama, West Virgina. Looking
for approx. $1,000/acre up to $300K w/house, up to $200K for bare land. Please
refer to buyer #16641.


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: Perch
A perch is a unit of length used in land surveys. The terms, rod, pole, and
perch are equivalent and may be used interchangeably, although "rod" is the
most common. One (1) perch is equal to 25 links, 16.5 feet, or 1/4 (0.25)
chain.

For information on converting perches to different units of length, including
conversion examples, visit http://landterms.com/Alphabetical/P/Perch_1006.html.

More land measurement terms and definitions at
http://landterms.com/Land_Measurement/index.html.

Conversions for units of length and area available at
http://landterms.com/Unit_Conversions/index.html.


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