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The land and commercial real estate industry can be challenging. Brought to you by Saunders Real Estate, our podcast features a rotating lineup of hosts, all from within our firm. Every other week, we invite agents, owners, and other industrialists to share their own expert opinions on land management, conservation strategies, real estate financing, and much more.

  1. OCT 22

    Lay of the Land® Arkansas Conference

    This episode features recorded sessions from the 2025 Lay of the Land® Conference, held in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The discussions bring together experts in agriculture, forestry, and land investment to examine the trends shaping Arkansas’s land economy today. Topics included challenges facing farm and cropland producers amid rising input costs and tighter lending conditions, the outlook for timber markets and forest management, and implications from the Farm Bill. Each panel offers practical insight into how landowners and investors can adapt in a changing environment. Speakers also share perspectives on long-term land value, sustainable practices, and verified real estate sales data from across the state. Chapters (00:00:20) Current Trends and Challenges in Arkansas Agriculture (01:01:27) Arkansas’s Forestry Outlook (01:53:39) Kyle Cunningham, State Forester (02:36:47) Lay of the Land Market Update

    2h 55m

  2. SEP 3

    Lay of the Land® Georgia Conference

    Recorded live in Thomasville, this special episode features a collection of panel discussions from the 2025 Lay of the Land® Georgia Conference. This annual event focuses on empowering landowners, investors, and industry professionals with clear, data-backed insight into the state's evolving land market. This year's Georgia land conference hosted a lineup of experts discussing timber pricing trends, recreational and transitional land activity, agricultural challenges, conservation strategies, and tax policy updates. In this episode, you’ll hear key takeaways from each panel, including verified land sales data drawn from the Lay of the Land® Market Report and firsthand insights from the very advisors tracking deals and trends across the state. From estate planning strategies to seedling selection in forestry, this episode offers a comprehensive, boots-on-the-ground view of the forces shaping land values and investment potential across Georgia. Request an invite for next year's conference at LayOfTheLandConference.com. Chapters (00:02:26) Managing Timber for Recreational Value & A Changing Pulpwood Market (00:53:53) Tax Reform & Estate Planning • Opportunities & Strategies (01:28:09) Georgia Agriculture • Trends, Challenges, and the Road Ahead (02:17:18) Lay of the Land Market Update

    2h 54m

  3. AUG 20

    Arkansas Hunting & Harvest Season

    In this podcast episode, David Hill is joined by fellow land advisor Chance Creighton for a timely discussion on the approaching deer hunting season and agricultural harvest cycle in Arkansas. Together, they explore how hunters and farmers are preparing for a season shaped by heat, early activity, and shifting conditions in the field. The conversation expands into implications for dove hunting as well as the resurgence of the state's black bear population. They later shift gears to discuss farming in Central Arkansas, offering timely insights on early harvest trends, corn and soybean yields, and how this year’s weather is affecting rice and cotton crops. In closing, David also spotlights the upcoming Lay of the Land® Arkansas Conference and what attendees can expect from the event.  The Arkansas land conference will be held on October 17 in Fayetteville. Register today at: SaundersLand.com/Arkansas-Conference.  Learn more at SaundersRealEstate.com.

    30 min

  4. AUG 6

    Wetland & Waterfowl Conservation

    Dr. Ryan Askren is the Director of the Five Oaks Agriculture Research and Education Center—one of Arkansas’s most renowned duck hunting lodges. As a waterfowl and wetland conservationist and an expert in habitat management, he joins David Hill for a conversation that dives deep into the world of waterfowl preservation.  They explore the vital role of wintering grounds, greentree reservoir management, and the Farm Bill, along with practical steps private landowners and hunters can take to support healthier duck habitats. Dr. Askren also shares insights from his extensive research on waterfowl behavior, shifting migration patterns, and the future of duck populations.  Learn more at SaundersRealEstate.com and FiveOaksRec.org.

    38 min

  5. JUL 23

    North & South Carolina Land Investment

    In this podcast episode, host Tyler Davis sits down with the team leading Saunders Real Estate’s growing presence in the Carolinas. Bill Frisbie, Regional Managing Director for North Carolina, and Kenneth Chesson, Senior Advisor, discuss their backgrounds in farmland investment and rural land sales, as well as their growth strategy for the firm. They’re joined by Brandon DuRant, the firm’s Agriculture Managing Director, who shares his expertise in land management and ag services from his base in South Carolina.  Together, they explore the opportunities and challenges facing landowners in both states—from fragmented farm ownership and shifting commodity markets to rising interest in conservation, solar, and transitional land. The conversation also dives into how Saunders Real Estate is expanding its management and consulting platform to support landowners, REITs, and investors through boots-on-the-ground services that go far beyond brokerage.  Learn more at SaundersRealEstate.com.

    35 min

  6. JUL 9

    Texas Land Use & Market Insights

    In this episode, Tyler Davis is joined by Kasey Mock, Owner and CEO of Mock Ranches in Texas. Their conversation shares valuable insights into the Texas land market, breaking down the state’s diverse regions and economy, evolving buyer profiles, and the fragmentation and development trends along the I-35 corridor.  Together, Tyler and Kasey compare trends between Texas and Florida, touching on conservation easements, 1031 exchanges, water access challenges, and the realities of rural land ownership in a fast-growing market. They also dive into what defines a trusted and professional land advisor today and the importance of setting client expectations.  Learn more at SaundersRealEstate.com.  This episode was recorded prior to the devastating floods that began on July 4 in Kerr County, Texas, and surrounding areas. Our deepest condolences and continued prayers go out to all those affected by this tragedy.

    41 min

  7. JUN 25

    Georgia Landownership & Development

    Austin Fisher, Regional Managing Director in Georgia joins Tyler Davis, President of Saunders Real Estate in a conversation that explores the fast-moving Georgia land market and its implications for landowners. With deep experience in both development and land stewardship, Austin shares how our team is helping landowners navigate everything from timber and recreational tracts to transitional development opportunities.  Together, they explore the factors shaping Georgia’s future—from forestry and infrastructure growth to the rising demand for private landownership—and how Saunders is building a trusted presence across the state with a team of specialists in every land asset class. The episode also spotlights the newly released Lay of the Land Georgia Market Report and offers a preview of the upcoming Georgia conference.  The Lay of the Land Georgia Conference will be held on August 21 in Thomasville. Register today at: SaundersLand.com/Georgia-Conference.  Learn more at SaundersRealEstate.com.

    24 min

  8. JUN 11

    Master-Planned Community Developments

    Alexander Alford is the Director of Construction & Development at ROMAIR, a real estate development, design, and construction company based in Northwest Florida. ROMAIR is primarily known for crafting high-end communities and luxury homes along the state's 30A corridor.  Hosted by David Hill, Regional Managing Director of Saunders Real Estate in Arkansas, the episode explores ROMAIR’s journey from custom homebuilding to large-scale master-planned real estate developments. David and Alexander discuss the complexities of resort-style construction, the importance of craftsmanship, and the unique challenges of development in the Florida Panhandle. Alexander also shares ROMAIR’s vision for future growth, offering insight into how they’re looking to expand their footprint across the Southeast.   Learn more at SaundersRealEstate.com and ROMAIR.com.

    34 min
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The land and commercial real estate industry can be challenging. Brought to you by Saunders Real Estate, our podcast features a rotating lineup of hosts, all from within our firm. Every other week, we invite agents, owners, and other industrialists to share their own expert opinions on land management, conservation strategies, real estate financing, and much more.

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  • Creator
    Saunders Real Estate
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    106
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