In 1962, Jerry T. Davis created a vision to establish a highly principled land and forest management company. As Davis DuBose Knight Forestry & Real Estate carries on that legacy, we are excited to announce the launch of our new company name and logo as part of an ongoing evolution of our company’s brand. Moving forward, we will refer to our company as DDK Forestry & Real Estate. We are proud of our heritage and founding partners, Bryan Davis and Pat DuBose. They both serve as consultants as needed to help us meet our clients’ needs. We are thankful for their leadership and the foundat ..read more

Recreational land buyers often know little about how to factor the quality and value of timber into their buying decisions. But given that most any recreational tract will have some timber on it, it’s important to determine up front how much timber matters to you as a buyer. Then, as you consider different tracts, you’ll need to understand the long-term value of the timber on those properties. So where does a buyer start? First, it’s important to work with a real estate broker that has forestry experience or has access to foresters who can offer advice. Brokerages like PotlatchDeltic’s Arkansa ..read more

September 11, 2021 is a National Day of Service and Remembrance where we remember and pay tribute to first responders and countless others who lost their lives 20 years ago defending our nation’s freedom at home and around the globe. As we go through today, remember, serving others lets us step forward in a spirit of unity, honor, and compassion. No act of kindness is too small. In honor of this day and to the service that first responders provide every day, DDK would like to celebrate one of our own. Jim Knox, DDK Business Manager for 20 years, has been a member of the Lake Maumelle Fire Depa ..read more

Honored to be named one of America’s Best Brokerages 2021 by The Land Report. Much gratitude for this designation and to our clients who inspire us to achieve every day. We are proud to be included as part of the excellence since 2013. Read DDK’s feature. To see the full article and all of America’s Best Brokerages, click here. The post DDK named Best Brokerage 2021 appeared first on Davis DuBose Knight ..read more

If you plan on owning the land you bought for a long time, you will want to make sure that it grows in value and that the improvements you make on it will suit you and how you plan to use it, whether it’s for recreation, hunting, investment or as a future home site. According to a survey by LandThink.com, more than half of the respondents indicated that they intended to build or make improvements on their land within 6 months of purchase and/or that they wanted to add value to immediately after purchase. There are many ways that a landowner can go about adding value and making improvements. Fo ..read more

Land appraisals for forested properties require the specialized knowledge and experience of someone with particular training and education. Forest land values are based on many factors that are beyond the capacity of ordinary real estate appraisers. Virtually all of the leading real estate appraisal sources strongly advise appraisers to refer such assignments or seek assistance of a specialist in forest properties that has the essential background needed. In the last year, DDK Land & Timber Appraisals LLC has combined the experience and resources of Davis DuBose Knight Forestry & Real ..read more

Davis DuBose Knight Forestry & Real Estate has been name a best brokerage in The Land Report’s annual survey, America’s Best Brokerages 2020. We are proud to be included as part of the excellence since 2013. Click to see the feature on DDK To see the full article and all of America’s Best Brokerages, click here. The post DDK Named a Best Brokerage 2020 appeared first on Davis DuBose Knight ..read more

Sold to the highest bidder! You may not hear these words when you buy or sell a new recreational property through a sealed bid auction, but you will certainly have the same euphoric feeling! Both buyers and sellers use real estate auctions as a more efficient and friendly selling process for many different benefits. COMPETITIVE MARKET PRICE Both buyers and sellers alike benefit from the creation of a competitive market price through auctions. Buyers can determine the max price they are willing to pay for the offering, which may be the land and timber, timber only or land only, and then place a ..read more

By Mark Knight Guest Commentary featured on Greenhead.net, 6/24/2020 With the beautiful summer weather and everything green, it’s a wonderful time to be outside in Arkansas. But as we all continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, people who have been thinking about buying a recreational property might wonder if they can safely go through the process right now. Fortunately, the answer is yes, because the sale of a recreational property is not a “high touch” process. Unlike buying a home, where you will want to tour the inside, it’s possible to tour a recreational property without getting anyw ..read more

Hunting and recreation can coexist successfully while managing the land and timber for maximum returns. You’re out on your hunting tract. You’ve been waiting for this all winter. The weather’s perfect. There’s wildlife movement and tracks. But as you sit in your stand, your mind wanders… That stand of trees needs thinning. Can I sell that timber and use the proceeds to build a small cabin? Should my hunting partner and I put a food plot closer to the creek to get more wildlife activity? You probably have those questions…and a few more! We have one for you. Do you know how a Forestry Consultant ..read more