AFM Real Estate

10/08/2026

When evaluating a hunting property, what surrounds it can be just as important as what’s within it.

Neighboring timber, agricultural fields, water sources, and undeveloped acreage can influence wildlife movement, food availability, bedding areas and hunting pressure. Even access points and the way surrounding properties are managed can affect how wildlife uses your land.

10/07/2026

A tract with more than one way to create value.

Just minutes from Dorena Lake, this ±40-acre timber tract offers a rare combination of merchantable timber and recreational potential. The property's location adjacent to government, industrial, and private ownership creates an opportunity to explore its potential beyond the timber itself.

A February 2026 Timber Cruise inventoried approximately 932 MBF of merchantable timber.

Offered by sealed bid auction.
Bids are due by 5:00 p.m., October 23, 2026.

Take a Tour: https://www.afmrealestate.com/properties/40-acres-land-for-sale-in-lane-county-oregon/irwin-timberlands

Agent: Colton Jacobson | Pacific Northwest Real Estate Manager

10/07/2026

When you understand land, you can see more of what it has to offer.

At AFM Real Estate, our agents bring more than real estate experience to the table. Backed by decades of land and timber expertise, we help landowners understand the opportunities within their property including access, water, wildlife, and more.

With 50+ offices across the country, visit our website to connect with a local agent today: https://www.afmrealestate.com/agents.

10/05/2026

Sometimes a new season can offer a new perspective.

Fall photography can reveal the character of a property’s open fields, timber, trails, water, and views. For landowners considering a sale, those details matter.

The right images can help buyers see not only what the property is today, but what it could become for them.

09/30/2026

We’re proud to recognize Eric Gage, ALC, for sharing his expertise at AFMU, American Forest Management’s leadership development program.

Eric led a panel discussion on negotiation skills, drawing on his extensive experience working with landowners, buyers, investors, and industry professionals. As Manager of AFM Real Estate’s South Central Region, based in Lufkin, Texas, negotiation is an important part of Eric’s work and an area where he brings considerable experience and insight.

One of the strengths of AFMU is the opportunity to learn from experienced leaders across our organization. Thank you, Eric, for investing your time and knowledge in developing the next generation of AFM leaders.

09/29/2026

Every fall, the land reminds us that change is part of its rhythm. 🍂

As the days grow shorter and temperatures begin to cool, deciduous trees start preparing for winter.

Chlorophyll, the pigment that gives leaves their green color, breaks down as trees slow their production. As the green fades, other natural pigments that have been there all along begin to show through, revealing the familiar golds, oranges and reds of autumn.

What looks like a simple change in color is actually part of the forest's preparation for the season ahead.

09/28/2026

Picture crisp mornings overlooking the Santiam River Valley, afternoons exploring the surrounding woods, and evenings spent together beneath the changing Oregon sky.

This ±72 acre property offers room to make that vision a reality with an approved homesite already in place and nearby access to the Willamette National Forest for year-round recreation.

📍 Marion County, Oregon
🌲 ±72 acres
☎️ Agent: Jim Bunker

Take a tour using the link in our bio.

09/23/2026

Good farmland is about more than acreage. For agricultural landowners, the value of a property isn’t always found on a map. It’s in how the land functions:

🌱 Productive soils
💧 Reliable water
🌾 Useable pasture
🚧 Fencing and access
⛰️ Favorable topography
🐂 And the ability to put the land to work

When evaluating agricultural property, understanding the land, its resources and its potential is just as important as knowing how many acres it contains.

09/22/2026

Selling your land? The agent you choose matters.

In this month’s Land Blog, we share 10 Questions Every Land Seller Should Ask a Real Estate Agent.

The right land broker can make all the difference. Here are 10 questions to ask before choosing who will represent your property.

09/22/2026

Some seasons are meant to be savored. 🍃

The first day of fall brings cooler mornings, changing leaves, and a little more reason to slow down.

Take the long way home. Walk the property. Sit on the porch. Watch the seasons change around you.

Because one of the best things about owning land isn't always what you do with it.

Sometimes, it's simply having a place to sit back and enjoy it.