The Land and Legacy Group

08/31/2026

Future land pros in the making

RLI TN Chapter

08/11/2026

🌄 Two Days. Some of East Tennessee’s Best Land. And the People Who Know It Best.

What does it really look like to get out on the ground with the people who buy, sell, develop, farm, invest in, and understand Tennessee land?

You’re invited to find out. For free.

From August 30–September 1, land professionals from across the country will gather in Knoxville for two days of touring some of East Tennessee’s finest recreational, agricultural, investment, and working properties.

This isn’t a conference where you sit in a ballroom listening to presentations.

It’s boots-on-the-ground.

🚙 Side-by-sides.
🛻 Trucks and Jeeps.
🌳 Acreage you may never otherwise get to see.
🤝 Conversations with the people actually working in the land business.
🍽️ Dinners and fellowship at the end of the day.
🏔️ And a closing trail ride at Windrock Park.

Over two days, participants will tour hand-selected properties, see different types of East Tennessee land firsthand, and get a closer look at how land professionals evaluate opportunities across the region.

And that’s where this gets interesting for people outside the real estate industry.

If you own land, invest in real estate, develop property, farm, hunt, recreate, lend money, provide professional services, work with landowners—or simply have an interest in East Tennessee’s land and development market—this is a unique opportunity to meet the people who make those deals happen.

You’ll get to see the land.

You’ll get to ask questions.

And more importantly, you’ll get to build relationships with people who are actively working in one of the most interesting land markets in the Southeast.

📅 The Schedule

Sunday, August 30 -

Long-distance travelers arrive in Knoxville.
🍽️ Group dinner at Tennessee Tap House — 6:00 PM

Monday, August 31 -

🚙 Tour departs from Element Knoxville West at 7:30 AM
🌄 Four property stops
🥪 Breakfast and lunch provided on tour
🤝 Afternoon return to Knoxville
🍽️ Dinner & fellowship

Tuesday, September 1 -

🚙 Tour resumes at 8:00 AM
🌄 Morning property tours
🏔️ Head to Windrock Park by 12:30 PM
🔥 Closing trail ride
🏁 Tour concludes at 4:00 PM

There is no cost to attend beyond your hotel stay.

The tour will kick off from:

📍 Element Knoxville West
400 North Peters Road
Knoxville, TN

Got a UTV side-by-side? Bring it.

Prefer a truck or Jeep? Those are welcome too.

Whether you’re a land professional looking to expand your network or someone who simply wants to get closer to the people, properties, and opportunities shaping East Tennessee—you’ll want to be part of this.

The Land & Legacy Group is proud to be part of bringing people together around one of East Tennessee’s greatest assets: the land itself.

Register here: https://luma.com/0sy47bpklf.

RLI TN Chapter Realtors Land Institute

07/27/2026

Thank you to all out fellow sponsors! It is going to be a great event

07/20/2026

🏡Is Farragut the Best Place to Buy a Luxury Home in East Tennessee?

If you're relocating to East Tennessee or looking to upgrade your lifestyle, there's one community that consistently stands out:

📍Farragut, Tennessee

But what makes it so desirable?
✨ Top-rated schools
🚗 Convenient access to Knoxville, Oak Ridge & the airport
🛍️ Upscale shopping and dining at Turkey Creek
🌊 Minutes from Fort Loudoun Lake
⛳ Championship golf courses
🌳 Beautiful established neighborhoods with stunning custom homes

💡 Here's why so many luxury buyers choose Farragut:
✔ Strong long-term demand
✔ Limited luxury inventory
✔ Exceptional quality of life
✔ Easy access to healthcare and major employers
✔ Excellent resale potential

But here's something many buyers overlook...🏡the best luxury home isn't just about the house, it's about choosing the community that matches your lifestyle.

For some buyers, that's Farragut. For others, it may be Tellico Lake, Hardin Valley, Louisville, Lenoir City, or a private estate on acreage further out in the counties.

At The Land & Legacy Group, we don't just help clients buy luxury homes...we help them find the right luxury lifestyle.

📩 Thinking about buying a luxury home in East Tennessee? We'd love to help you explore your options.

Check out the website!
https://www.thelandandlegacygroup.com/

Trusted East Tennessee Real Estate broker helping families buy, sell, and invest in property while building generational wealth through expert guidance.

07/06/2026

One of the questions we hear most often...

👉 "Can I use my VA loan to buy vacant land?"

The answer?
Usually... no...but there's more to the story. 👇

🏡 VA Loans generally cannot be used to purchase vacant land by itself.
However...✅ If you're buying land and building a primary residence, a VA construction loan may be an option through participating lenders.

🏠 FHA Loans
The same idea applies, traditional FHA loans aren't designed for vacant land purchases alone. But FHA construction-to-permanent financing may allow you to buy the land and build your home under one loan.

🌾 USDA Programs
Planning to build in a rural area? Some Tennessee properties may qualify for USDA Rural Development financing, which can offer attractive terms for eligible buyers.

💰 Most Vacant Land Buyers Use:

🏦 Land loans
💵 Cash
🏗️ Construction financing

The right choice depends on your timeline and what you plan to do with the property.

⚠️ The biggest mistake we see?
Buyers assume they can purchase land today with a VA loan...and figure out the home later. Unfortunately, that's usually not how these programs work.

💡 The best financing strategy starts before you start shopping.

At The Land & Legacy Group, we help buyers understand not only the land—but also the financing options that fit their goals. 📩 Thinking about buying land in Tennessee? Let's build a plan before you make an offer.

06/29/2026

🏡 Not All Tennessee Counties Are the Same.

Two 20-acre properties may look identical online...but one could cost tens of thousands of dollars more to develop.

Why?

Because every county has its own:
💰 Property tax rates
🏗️ Building regulations
🚜 Development policies
⚡ Utility availability
📋 Permitting processes

Before you buy land, ask yourself:
✔ How much are the annual property taxes?
✔ How difficult is it to get a building permit?
✔ Is the county supportive of new development?
✔ Are utilities nearby?
✔ Is the area growing—or slowing down?

⚠️ One of the biggest mistakes we see?
Buyers choosing land based solely on price or low property taxes. The reality is a "cheaper" county can end up costing much more if development is difficult or infrastructure is limited.

💡 The best land purchase isn't just about finding the right property...it's about finding the right county.

At The Land & Legacy Group, we help buyers evaluate the complete picture—from taxes and building rules to future growth and investment potential. Because buying land should be an informed decision—not a guessing game.

📩 Thinking about buying land in Tennessee? Let's compare your options before you buy.

Check out out the website! https://www.thelandandlegacygroup.com/

Trusted East Tennessee Real Estate broker helping families buy, sell, and invest in property while building generational wealth through expert guidance.

06/22/2026

🏡 Buying Land and Planning to Build? Here's the Reality Most Buyers Don't Expect...

Many people think:
👉 Buy land today.
👉 Start building next month.
👉 Move in a few months later.

Unfortunately, that's rarely how it works.

A realistic timeline for most Tennessee buyers is:
📍 Land Purchase: 30–60 Days
📋 Planning & Due Diligence: 1–3 Months
🚜 Site Preparation & Permits: 1–4 Months
🏠 Home Construction: 6–12 Months
⏱️ Total Timeline: 9–18 Months

💰 Then there are the costs...

Before you even build the house, many buyers face:
🌳 Land clearing
🛣️ Driveway installation
⚡ Utility connections
🚜 Grading & site prep

Typical site development costs can range from:
💵 $15,000–$75,000+

🏠 Home construction costs in East Tennessee often fall between: $250–$350+ per square foot, which means a 2,000 sq. ft. home could cost $400,000–$600,000, before considering the land itself. Of course, if you can self-contract and do some or all of the work yourself, you will save a significant amount on the labor cost.

⚠️ Here's the biggest mistake we see:
Buyers focus on the purchase price of the land...but fail to evaluate what it will cost to actually build on it. Sometimes the "cheap" property becomes the most expensive project.

💡 That's why land expertise matters.

Before buying, you should understand:
✔ Buildability
✔ Utility availability
✔ Site development costs
✔ Permitting requirements
✔ Potential construction challenges

At The Land & Legacy Group, we help buyers evaluate the total project, not just the acreage.

📩 Thinking about buying land and building in Tennessee? Let's talk before you buy.

Check out the website: https://www.thelandandlegacygroup.com/

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06/08/2026

🏡 Buying Land in Tennessee? Don't Forget These 3 Things.

Most buyers focus on:
🌳 Acreage
🏞️ Views
🛣️ Road frontage

But some of the biggest factors affecting a property's value—and your future happiness—aren't always obvious.

Before buying a parcel, ask these 3 questions 👇

🎓 Which school district serves the property?

Even if you don't have children, school districts can have a major impact on future resale value and buyer demand.

👉 Don't assume the mailing address tells the whole story. Always verify.

🚗 What's the actual commute time?

A property may look "close" on a map, but in East Tennessee, winding roads, mountains, and traffic patterns can make a short distance feel much longer.

Ask:
✔ How long to work?
✔ How long to grocery stores?
✔ How long to schools and shopping?
🏥 How close are hospitals and emergency services?

For many families, retirees, and relocating buyers, healthcare access is a major consideration.

Knowing where the nearest:
• Hospital
• Emergency Room
• Urgent Care
• Fire Department
can significantly impact a property's appeal and value.

💡 Here's the reality:
The best land purchase isn't always the prettiest property...👉 It's the property that fits your lifestyle, goals, and future plans.

And that's where experience matters.

At The Land & Legacy Group, we help buyers look beyond the acreage and evaluate the factors that can make or break a land purchase.

📩 Are you, or someone you know, thinking about buying land in Tennessee? Let's talk before anyone makes an expensive mistake.

Check out our website! https://www.thelandandlegacygroup.com/

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06/01/2026

🦌🌲Does a Hunting Lease, Timber Lease, or Farm Lease Increase Your Land Value?

The answer is:

👉 **Sometimes… but not always.**

At The Land & Legacy Group, we see landowners assume:

*"My property has lease income, so it must be worth more."*

The reality is more nuanced.

Here’s how different leases can impact Tennessee land value 👇

🦌 **Hunting Leases**

• Can create annual income
• Attractive to recreational buyers & investors
• May increase appeal for hunting properties

But… some buyers want exclusive personal use and may see a lease as a limitation.

🌲 **Timber Leases / Timber Rights**

• Timber can be a major value driver
• Harvest rights and agreements matter
• May impact future development or land use

🚜 **Agricultural Leases**

• Farm or pasture income can add value
• Productive land attracts agricultural buyers
• Existing income may offset ownership costs

BUT...

⚠️ Lease value is not automatic.

It depends on:
📍 Lease terms
📍 Length of agreement
📍 Transferability
📍 Buyer goals
📍 Property use potential

And this is where many sellers get into trouble.

🚫 FSBO sellers and general residential agents often:

• Misprice leased land
• Fail to explain income potential
• Market to the wrong buyers
• Leave money on the table

💡 **Bottom line:**

A lease can be a HUGE asset…but only if the property is marketed and positioned correctly.

At The Land & Legacy Group, we help sellers understand how hunting, timber, and agricultural leases affect value so they can attract the *right* buyers and maximize price.

📩 Own leased land in Tennessee? Let’s talk strategy before you list it.

Check out our website for answers to your most pertinent real estate questions.

https://www.thelandandlegacygroup.com/

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05/18/2026

Here’s the uncomfortable truth about rural land deals in Tennessee: 👉 Just because someone “owns” the property… doesn’t mean the title is clean.

At The Land & Legacy Group, we regularly see land deals delayed—or completely fall apart—because of title issues that were never caught early.
And these problems are WAY more common on rural land than most people realize.

⚠️ Common title problems we see:

🛣️ Access Issues
• No recorded easement
• Landlocked parcels
• Shared driveways with no legal agreement

📐 Boundary Disputes
• Old surveys
• Fence lines in the wrong place
• Neighbor encroachments

👨‍👩‍👧 Heirs Property Problems
• Family land passed down without probate
• Multiple heirs claiming ownership

💰 Old Liens & Judgments
• Tax liens
• Unreleased mortgages
• Contractor claims

🌲 Undisclosed Easements
• Utility easements
• Restrictions limiting use or development

🚫 This is why trying to sell land yourself—or using a general residential agent—can become a costly mistake.

Most title issues don’t show up until the transaction is already underway.
And when they do:
❌ Deals get delayed
❌ Buyers walk away
❌ Sellers lose leverage

🛡️ The solution?
✅ Professional title work
✅ Title insurance
✅ A land-focused broker who knows what red flags to look for

At The Land & Legacy Group, we help clients identify problems before they become expensive. Because the goal isn’t just to close…👉 It’s to make sure you actually own—and can use—what you’re buying.

📩 Buying or selling rural land in Tennessee? Let’s talk before title issues become your problem.

Check out our blog for answers to all your most pertinent real estate questions! https://www.thelandandlegacygroup.com/

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