The Journal
Notes from the North Georgia land market
Practical, plain-language articles from Marcus Head on the land market: what acreage is selling for, how inherited property works, and the decisions that move the number.
Monday Minute · 4 min read
Monday Minute: Pulpwood's Slide and the Bells Ferry Bridge Rebuild
Pine pulpwood has fallen harder than sawtimber across the South, and Cherokee County's Bells Ferry Road bridge replacement is now under construction. What both mean for landowners, buyers, and investors.
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Monday Minute · 4 min read
Monday Minute: Timber's Turn and the SR 20 Widening
A wave of southern mill closures rebalanced timber demand while sawtimber prices firmed. Now the SR 20 widening's first Canton segment advances. What both mean for the land.
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Buying · 5 min read
Why Fall May Be the Best Time to Tour Land in North Georgia
Fall doesn't always bring a cheaper price, but it does bring the clearest read of a property. Cooler weather and lighter undergrowth make a fall tour the smartest way to evaluate North Georgia acreage.
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Selling · 5 min read
Cash Offers vs. Traditional Sales: What Works for Land
Most North Georgia acreage sells on cash terms. Here is what cash really buys you as a seller, what it costs you, and when financing makes sense.
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Selling · 6 min read
Six Common Mistakes Landowners Make When Selling Land
Pricing acreage like a house, skipping the survey, and misreading access top the list. Avoid these land-selling mistakes before you list.
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Inherited Property · 7 min read
Selling Inherited Land in Cherokee County, GA: An Executor's Guide
Inheritance is one of the most common reasons families decide to sell land. Here is how the Georgia probate process works and what executors and heirs should know before listing.
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Market · 6 min read
The Cherokee County Land Market: What Buyers and Sellers Should Know
Cherokee County and North Georgia continue to see an active land market with strong buyer demand for acreage. Here is how to read a market driven by access, utilities, and preparation.
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Land Strategy · 5 min read
Dividing Acreage in Georgia: When It Adds Value and When It Doesn't
Subdividing land can multiply its value or eat it alive in survey, engineering, and road costs. What to weigh before you split a parcel.
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Valuation · 6 min read
How Land Gets Valued in North Georgia
Price per acre, comparable sales, access, utilities, zoning, and timber all shape what a parcel is worth. A plain-language look at land valuation.
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