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Best Apps for Landowners in 2026
This guide compares the best apps for landowners in 2026 based on what actually matters when you own land: free access, data depth, ease of use, and whether the app helps you understand and protect your land's value.

Craig Kaiser
6 days ago7 min read


Top Solar Companies Leasing Land in 2026
The top 5 solar companies leasing land in 2026 are NextEra Energy Resources, EDF Power Solutions, AES, Lightsource bp, and Invenergy.

Craig Kaiser
Oct 156 min read


How to Rezone Your Property: A Step-by-Step Guide
To rezone your property, you apply to your city or county planning department for a zoning map amendment. The request goes through staff review, public notice, a planning commission hearing, and a final vote by the city council or county board. Most rezonings take several months, and approval depends heavily on whether the new zoning fits the community’s comprehensive plan.
Makayla Bishop
Oct 95 min read


Texas Border Wall Sparks Landowner Dispute: The Fight Over Property Lines, Land Rights and Eminent Domain
Building border infrastructure in Texas means working through thousands of individual parcels, each with its own deed, boundaries, easements, floodplain constraints and, in some cases, centuries of history.
Makayla Bishop
Oct 811 min read


Can You Lease Water Rights Without Selling Your Land?
Yes, you can lease water rights without selling your land. In prior appropriation states, water rights can generally be leased separately from the land through temporary leases, rotational fallowing, split-season agreements, and instream flow leases. Most leases require state approval, and the rules vary by state.
Makayla Bishop
Oct 56 min read


Why Solar Projects Take Years: The Interconnection Queue, Explained
What causes the delay? In most cases, the main reason that solar projects take years is because of the administrative and technical process known as the interconnection queue.
Makayla Bishop
Oct 16 min read


Should I Hire a Land Broker or Sell Land Myself?
The best choice depends on your property itself, your timeline, your experience with real estate transactions, and how much of the work you want to take on. This guide compares both options side by side, explains when each one makes sense, and shows how to find a qualified land broker if you decide to hire one.

Craig Kaiser
Sep 298 min read


Commodity Crop Index: LandApp's New Farmland Productivity Score
Evaluating agricultural land potential just got significantly faster. LandApp is excited to introduce our newest data feature: the Commodity Crop Index.
Makayla Bishop
Sep 255 min read


The Data Center Land Rush: What Realtors Need to Know in 2026
If you are a land broker or real estate agent with land listings or rural land clients, you might be sitting on a goldmine without realizing it. Here is how you can position your real estate business to tap into the nationwide data center boom in 2026.

Craig Kaiser
Sep 216 min read


Where Are Mineral Rights Most Valuable in the U.S.?
Mineral rights are most valuable in the Permian Basin, the Eagle Ford Shale, the Appalachian Basin, the Anadarko Basin, and the Bakken/Williston basin.

Craig Kaiser
Sep 178 min read


How Land Features Can Affect Crop Yields Over Time
The four core land features that can affect crop yields over time are topography, soil, property boundaries, and water availability.

Craig Kaiser
Sep 146 min read


Can You Sell Farmland That Is Currently Being Leased?
Yes, you can sell farmland that is currently being leased. Depending on who’s buying the property, it can be a powerful selling point.

Craig Kaiser
Sep 115 min read
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