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What Is a Plat Map? A Guide to Understanding Property Lines & Ownership
By Land id
Get the low-down on plat maps—what they are (and aren't), why they're important, how to use them, and how to work with plats in Land id to gain a deeper understanding of your land's potential.
Bringing Fiber Optic to Rural America With GIS
By Land id
While the vast majority of Americans have access to high-speed internet, those living in rural areas fall far behind their urban counterparts. According to the FCC, 22.3% of Americans in rural areas and 27.7% of Americans in Tribal lands lack coverage from fixed terrestrial 25/3 Mbps broadband, as compared to only 1.5% of Americans in urban areas. This disparity has been especially pronounced since the pandemic drove many activities such as work, school, and medical care online.
Understanding Your Topographic Map Maker
By Land id
The first-ever topographic maps were said to have been formed by the British in the late 18th century, and soon after, the US followed suit. Back then, the US had a department called the “Topographical Bureau of the Army,” which used these maps to plan tactical strategies during the War of 1812. However, even when the war ended, our interest in topography remained.
7 Real Estate Social Media Ideas For The Modern Agent
By Land id
Between Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and TikTok, social media isn’t going anywhere, which is good news for real estate agents. 44% of realtors stated that they gained a new client in 2020 due to posting on social media, so if you aren’t on these platforms already, there’s no time like the present to join. The question is: Where do you start? What do you post? Below, we’ll walk you through 7 of our favorite real estate social media ideas to inspire your thinking.
The Many Uses Of GIS In Engineering
By Land id
Engineering requires various tools and technologies, and those tools and technologies are constantly evolving. One of the biggest advancements? GIS. The use of GIS in engineering, though relatively new, has the potential to revolutionize the industry. When you can visualize location-based data in an interactive map, insights become apparent, and analysis is made far easier. As an engineer, the opportunities this technology provides are endless.
Another Housing Bubble Might Be Coming, But It’ll Be Nothing Like 2008
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The demand for housing in the US continues to outpace supply. In fact, according to Zillow, housing inventory won't reach pre-pandemic levels again until 2024 at the earliest. That means bidding wars will likely remain the name of the game, and prices will continue to rise. Over the past two years, year-over-year home values have risen a total of 32%—between January 2021 and January 2022 alone, annual growth accelerated by 19.2%. Interestingly, that’s well above the peak annual rate of 14.5% posted in the lead-up to the 2008 housing bubble, which raises a critical question: are we in the middle of a housing bubble?
Building On Assets With Community Mapping
By Land id
Community mapping (also referred to as asset mapping) is the process of creating a geographic representation of a community’s characteristics, specifically, its assets: the people, organizations, places, and institutions that can create real and impactful change. The idea is that each of these assets has the potential to make a positive difference in the community, but they need each other’s help to do so.
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