March 15, 2018
Farmland near Calmar, Alberta, which is located west of Leduc, has experienced strong demand over the last few years. The area is located in Leduc County which is immediately south and southwest of Edmonton. Our appraisal analysis in this area indicates that high quality cropland has increased approximately 9% in 2017. To find out more about the…
March 7, 2018
The appraisal team at Serecon have investigated rural property transactions in the Rural Municipalities of Harrison Park and Hamiota which are located northwest of Brandon, Manitoba, south of Riding Mountain National Park, and nearby Minnedosa. The real estate market in this area indicates that cropland values have risen approximately 10% in 2017.…
February 28, 2018
Market research in the northeast region of Saskatchewan indicates that cropland has appreciated in value approximately 9% on average in 2017. The analysis includes sales research in areas including, but not limited to, Humboldt, Melfort, Prince Albert, Nipawin, and Tisdale. Lease rates in these areas were primarily in the range of $50 - $60 per acre…
February 20, 2018
Congratulations to Emmalyn Elgersma who was awarded the Serecon Leadership Scholarship. Emmalyn has demonstrated superior academic achievements at the University of Alberta. Serecon is happy to assist her and other students in pursuing their goals. The Serecon Leadership Scholarship, which has been offered since 2001, is awarded annually to a student…
February 5, 2018
Agricultural appraisal analysis in the MD of Willow Creek, which is about 90 km south of Calgary, indicates that open farmland in the the municipality has increased in value approximately 8% over the last year. This area includes the general areas around Claresholm, Fort MacLeod, and Nanton. To find out more about the real estate market in this area…
January 25, 2018
Market research in the northwest region of Saskatchewan indicates that cropland has appreciated in value approximately 4% on average in 2017. The analysis includes sales research in areas including, but not limited to, North Battleford, Meadow Lake, and Prince Albert. Lease rates in these areas were primarily in the range of $45- $55 per acre with…
January 8, 2018
Market analysis in Beaver County, approximately 65 km southeast of Edmonton, and generally in between Camrose, Viking, Vegreville, and Tofield, has determined that cultivated land has seen a modest increase in value in 2017 of approximately 4% for typical lands in the area. Farm appraisal analyses of the real estate market indicates a healthy…
December 20, 2017
Our specialists in the business of agriculture have been providing expertise in many different areas of the agricultural industry. In the fourth quarter of 2017, Serecon has been advising clients in the following areas: Best Management Practices in Agriculture Municipal Agricultural Strategies Environmental Farm Plan Benchmarking Loss Quantification…
December 6, 2017
A review of farmland sales in the northwestern portion of Lacombe County indicates that cultivated farmland in this area has increased in value by approximately 5% in 2017. Although there are varying land characteristics in this area, the market indicates that there is good demand for quality farmland in Lacombe County. Email or phone Bruce Simpson…
November 22, 2017
Agricultural appraisal research and sales analysis in the Coaldale, Alberta area which is located in Lethbridge County in southern Alberta, indicates that there has continued to be strong demand for irrigated farmland. Market data indicates that property values have appreciated approximately 10% in 2017. This area has seen a considerable amount of…