Saunders Real Estate

05/22/2026

Data center development is changing how certain land assets are evaluated while influencing seller motivations. For landowners and investors, the question is not simply whether a property has acreage, frontage, or development potential. In most cases, the first question is whether the site can support the power and infrastructure demands that drive data center use.

In an episode of The Yield podcast, Tyler Davis, Spencer Smith, and Jerrod Parker noted that data centers may look similar to industrial buildings from the outside, but their value is driven less by the building or the land itself and more by the power that can be delivered to the site.

Read the full blog and stream this episode by clicking the link below.

Learn what landowners should consider when evaluating land for data center development, including power, infrastructure, approvals, and buyer demand.

05/15/2026

Alabama’s land market continued to generate strong transaction activity in 2025, but the forces driving value are becoming increasingly segmented. New data from our latest Lay of the Land® Market Report illustrates how recreational demand, development pressure, and multi-use flexibility continue to support pricing across much of the state.

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Explore 2025 Alabama land sales, values, trends, and buyer demand in the Lay of the Land® Market Report. Download the full report by Saunders Land.

05/14/2026

For the best of the best in legacy-quality land assets, you really must set foot on the property to fully appreciate it...

This 518 ± acre turnkey recreational land tract is anchored by Hartford Lake, a professionally managed 190 ± acre spring-fed cypress lake. Active fisheries management practices have greatly improved the lake and overall fish health, supporting plentiful largemouth bass, crappie, bream, and catfish throughout the property's underfished waters.

Improvements include a 2-story, cypress-sided, well-maintained home and a classic red barn with horse stables. Recreational features include a series of small ponds that were once part of a catfish farm, several great cypress ponds and open grassy wetlands, and a healthy mix of pines and pastures, all contributing to quality duck, deer, turkey, or dove hunting potential.

Hartford Lake Fishing & Hunting with House • Hartford, AL
For more information, please visit: https://land.saundersrealestate.com/land-for-sale/2625-hartford-lake-rd-hartford-sale/

05/13/2026

Presented by the University of Florida Alumni Association, the Gator100 program recognizes alumni-led businesses that are among the fastest-growing in the world. We are proud to be included among this year’s Gator100 honorees, a recognition that reflects the dedication of our leadership, the deep relationships we have cultivated, and our role as a trusted partner and authority in land and commercial real estate.

05/08/2026

Water quality regulations continue to play a significant role in agricultural land management across Florida. Policy frameworks such as Best Management Practices (BMPs) and Basin Management Action Plans (BMAPs) provide a defined pathway for how agricultural operations address nutrient management, water use, and regulatory compliance, while also influencing broader considerations around risk, cost, and long-term land use.

Florida water policy, BMPs, BMAPs, and agricultural classification were examined in a recent episode of In Our Expert Opinion Podcast featuring Tyler Davis and Brandon DuRant of Saunders Real Estate alongside Robert Angus and Allan Charles of Lewis Longman & Walker PA.

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Best Management Practices and agricultural classification play distinct roles in Florida land ownership, influencing water policy compliance, operational efficiency, and long-term strategy.

05/06/2026

Georgia’s land market is no longer moving in one direction. What happened in 2025 is already showing up in how deals are getting done today. New data from our Lay of the Land® Market Report shows a market that has split, where asset type, location, and end use are driving outcomes more than overall momentum.

Read the full press release by clicking the link below.

Explore land market data from the Lay of the Land® Market Report, including annual farm, timber, and development land insights across Georgia.

05/05/2026

Located in the heart of Dunnellon, Florida, this operational medical office building serves as a critical primary care hub for a high-density senior population.

The property is situated within a 20-mile radius of four major hospital systems, capturing a regional patient base that spans three counties. With a median local age of 56, the 3,200 SF building benefits from an inelastic demand for healthcare services, ensuring long-term occupancy and recession-resistant cash flow. This high-visibility offering is adjacent to 14,000 SF of retail and flex space that is also available for sale.

Dunnellon Medical Office Building • Dunnellon, FL
For more information, please visit: https://commercial.saundersrealestate.com/commercial-property-for-sale/20281-e-pennsylvania-ave-dunnellon-sale/

05/04/2026

Having previously been farmed, these 203 ± acres in Putnam County, Florida, contain muck type soils and could suffice for a variety of agricultural endeavors, including cattle or hay production.

In addition to purchasing the farm in its entirety, the property could also be divided into a few different configurations. A 37 ± acre tract would make a nice homesite or recreational property, while the other 166 ± acres are more suited for agricultural use.

Putnam County Farmland • Florahome, FL
For more information, please visit: https://land.saundersrealestate.com/land-for-sale/tanner-school-bus-road-florahome-sale/

05/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Columbus, Georgia, last week for our Lay of the Land® Conference.

Bringing together landowners, investors, and industry professionals to share perspective and build relationships remains the core foundation of these events. We greatly appreciate the support of our event sponsors, whose partnership helped make this goal possible this year.

Read the full event recap and listen to the recorded sessions by clicking the link below.
https://land.saundersrealestate.com/land-resources/alabama-and-georgia-market-trends-revealed-at-the-lay-of-the-land-conference/

First South Farm Credit • Carden & Associates, Inc. • The Land Report • Merlin 1031 Exchange

04/29/2026

SOLD • 41,600 SF in Hillsborough County, Florida

As industrial real estate across Central Florida continues to attract significant demand, Vinh Dawkins, Advisor with Saunders Commercial, recently brokered the sale of three neighboring warehouse listings. The properties total approximately 41,600 SF and sold for $8,300,000 in less than 45 days from contract ex*****on. With close proximity to key regional logistics corridors, these transactions reflect strong interest in well-positioned industrial assets.

Click the link below to partner with a trusted commercial real estate expert today.
https://commercial.saundersrealestate.com/sell-commercial-property/