The Land Man NJ

Land Insights

Expert tips, market updates, and land investing insights from Kyle Kerwin

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Sussex, Warren, Morris & Passaic: Comparing NJ Counties for Land Buyers

How Sussex, Warren, Morris, and Passaic County compare for vacant land buyers — pricing, acreage, and regulatory exposure.

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FEMA Flood Zones and Vacant Land in NJ: What Buyers Should Check

How FEMA flood zone designations and NJ's Flood Hazard Area Control Act affect buildability, insurance, and value on vacant land.

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NJ Land Closing Costs Explained: Who Pays What

From the Realty Transfer Fee to title insurance and attorney fees — a breakdown of typical closing costs on a New Jersey land sale.

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Land Survey Types in NJ: Boundary, ALTA & Topo — Which One Do You Need?

Boundary survey, improvement location survey, topo survey, or ALTA survey — the difference and which one you actually need.

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Woodland Assessment in NJ: How It Differs From Farmland Assessment

NJ's farmland assessment program extends to actively managed woodland under an approved Forest Stewardship Plan. Here's how it works.

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The NJ Right to Farm Act: What Land Buyers Near Farms Should Know

New Jersey's Right to Farm Act protects nearby commercial farms from nuisance complaints. What buyers near active farmland should understand.

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Land With Existing Income: Billboards, Cell Towers & Ag Leases in NJ

Some NJ land parcels carry existing billboard, cell tower, or agricultural lease income. What to check before valuing or transferring it.

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Cash Buyers vs. Financed Buyers for Vacant Land in NJ: What Sellers Should Expect

How cash and financed offers differ when selling vacant land, and what sellers should expect from each type of buyer.

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Subdividing Land in NJ: How the Process Works and What Limits It

How the subdivision approval process works for vacant land in New Jersey, and the factors — zoning, wetlands, the Highlands Act — that limit potential.

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Building in a Deed-Restricted or HOA Land Community in NJ: What to Know

What buyers should check before purchasing vacant land inside a deed-restricted or HOA-governed lake and mountain community.

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Zoning Variances for Vacant Land in NJ: When You Need One and How the Process Works

When a vacant land parcel needs a zoning variance to be built on, and how the municipal variance process generally works.

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Road Frontage, Access & Easements: Why They Matter When Buying NJ Land

Why legal access, road frontage, and recorded easements are some of the most important things to verify before buying vacant land.

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Wetlands and Vacant Land in NJ: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

How NJ wetlands regulations affect buildability and value on vacant land — what to check before making a deal.

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Buying Land in Warren County, NJ: A Buyer's Guide

What buyers should know before purchasing vacant land in Warren County — pricing, access, farmland assessment, and regulatory factors.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Buying and Selling Land in Sussex County, NJ

Answers to the most common questions Kyle hears from buyers and sellers of vacant land — pricing, perc tests, the Highlands Act, rollback taxes, timelines, and more.

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Vacant Land vs. Land With a Teardown: Which Is the Better Buy in NJ?

Raw vacant land and a lot with an existing teardown structure involve different costs, timelines, and risks. Here's how to compare them before you buy.

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Perc Tests, Septic & Well Requirements for Buildable Land in NJ

Before you buy vacant land to build on, you need to know if it can support a septic system and well. Here's how perc tests and well requirements work.

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What's My Land Worth? How Vacant Land Is Valued in NJ

Vacant land isn't priced like a house. Here's how acreage, access, buildability, and constraints drive land value — and how to get an accurate number.

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Who Is The Land Man NJ?

The Land Man NJ is Kyle Kerwin — a licensed NJ real estate agent with RE/MAX Select who focuses exclusively on vacant land in Sussex, Warren, and northern NJ. Land is the only thing he does.

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Who's the Best Choice for Selling Land in Sussex County, NJ?

Landowners who list with a generalist agent often get the wrong price and the wrong buyers. Here's why Kyle Kerwin is the best choice for selling vacant land in Sussex County — and what separates a land specialist from the rest.

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Top Reasons to Choose Kyle Kerwin for Selling Land in Sussex County

From acreage-based pricing to Highlands Act review to a buyer network of builders and investors — the specific reasons landowners in Sussex County choose Kyle Kerwin over a generalist agent.

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Who's the Best Land Specialist in Sussex County, NJ? A Full Comparison

Comparing a land specialist to a generalist real estate agent across pricing, marketing, Highlands Act knowledge, and farmland assessment expertise. The differences are significant — and they show up in your closing price.

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How to Buy Vacant Land in NJ: A Step-by-Step Guide

Buying vacant land is a different process than buying a house. A step-by-step guide from due diligence to closing.

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The Highlands Act: How It Affects Land Sales in Northern NJ

The New Jersey Highlands Act is one of the most significant constraints on land development in the state. A breakdown of the Preservation and Planning Areas and what they mean for your parcel.

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Farmland Assessment in NJ: What Sellers Need to Know

If your land has been enrolled in New Jersey's farmland assessment program, selling it could trigger a rollback tax — sometimes covering up to six years of back taxes. Here's what to check before you list.

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