Financing Vacant Land - What you Need to Know Securing financing for vacant land is usually quite different from obtaining a loan for a developed property with improvements or existing structures.  Here are some steps you can consider to help understand how the process works, and help increase your chances of securing financing for vacant land.  As always nothing in this article should be taken as "advise": these are simply just general recommendations from someone who's trying to pass along someone helpful words of wisdom.   Research Lenders Start by researching lenders who specialize in land loans. Credit unions and online lenders or local banks may offer such financing options, but please keep in mind - you may find that institutions who offer financing for vacant land may be much harder to come by than any conventional loan.  The primary reason for this, is simple: the property usually contains no collateral in terms of a value perspective, and this is something banks are often wary of.  Your best bet is to search for institutions that

Every wonder what the US population by state looks like from afar? The link near the bottom of this short article displays an interactive web-mapping application which includes state, county, and census tract-level data from the 2020 Census.  In addition to US population by state and county, the persons-per-square-mile heat map also includes other key US demographics, as shown in the below photo: US Population by state mapping feature US population by state heat map As you can see, the darker the area, the more densely-populated the state is from a square-mile perspective.  Zoom-in, and you will find the map automatically adjusts to show the same population data - from a county outlook. Heat map zoomed-in, by county - Keep in mind this is a data is from 2020, but with few exceptions - remains highly accurate -   A Few Takeaways: With few exceptions, most all areas of the United States are projected to experience population growth over the next 10 - 20 years and beyond.  This means the blue

Population Projections by County (US Map) Below, we've put together an interactive US map, with a link to each state's reporting of population projections. The purpose of this map is to provide any new land-purchasers or prospective buyers with as much due diligence as possible.For many, population-growth projections in any prospective area play a role in that due diligence process. Click on a state below and find your county's projections, growths and declines - simply click on a state below. If viewing in mobile-version: for best results, zooming-in may be required prior to selecting state. Please note: Some states will provide downloadable PDF, while others simply link directly to county website data. If you'd like a clearer visual of current population in your area - click HERE to check out our heat map. Conclusion We feel this data may be helpful for anyone who's looking to leave unsafe areas in favor of something more suitable for a better life. Because let's be honest - large cities aren't for everyone.