Largest Landowners in the United States 2023
The United States is the third largest country in the world by land area, with a total of 3,796,742 square miles. As such, it should come...
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- Nov 17
- 2 min
Types of Mineral Rights Ownership
Mineral ownership can be complex- there are a number of different ways to own mineral rights. Mineral rights can be inherited, purchased,...
- Oct 30
- 4 min
What is Forced Pooling?
Has a Landman Contacted You? Has a landman contacted you and is now threatening to force pool your minerals if you don’t sign his lease?...
- Oct 24
- 4 min
A Guide to Selling Oil & Gas Royalties in 2023
Up until around 2020, many oil and gas mineral owners across the U.S. were not interested in selling their minerals. In fact, they wanted...
- Oct 16
- 3 min
How to List on LandGate
Listing your land for lease or for sale on LandGate’s open marketplace is a great way to get your property in front of multiple...
- Oct 12
- 3 min
Is It Easier to Sell Minerals in 2023?
Through 2020-2021, COVID restrictions were the main issue driving down oil and gas demand. In 2022 and 2023, international sanctions...
- Oct 6
- 4 min
What is the Purpose of Mining Minerals?
Many landowners are curious to understand what the purpose of mining minerals is and what that could mean for potential lease revenues....
- Oct 2
- 3 min
A Success Story for Mineral Assets
When the COVID pandemic and the ensuing economic downturn caused the oil and gas market to plummet, one Texas family (among thousands)...
- Sep 30
- 3 min
Selling Mineral Rights in Texas - 2023 Guide
What is a Mineral Interest? Mineral ownership constitutes the right to explore for and produce oil and gas. The mineral owner has the...
- Sep 7
- 2 min
Mineral Rights Inheritance & Step-Up In Basis
What is a Step-Up In Basis for Inherited Mineral Rights? A Step-Up In Basis refers to the readjustment of the value of an asset to...
- Sep 4
- 2 min
Texas is the Land of Energy
For most people, it’s no surprise that Texas leads the nation in oil and gas production. According to LandGate’s data, Texas produced 1.8...
- Sep 1
- 3 min
Negotiation Tips for Mineral Owners
As a mineral owner, deciding how to get the most value for your mineral rights can be stressful. You want to make sure you are getting...
- Aug 16
- 3 min
Do Landowners Need Their Minerals Appraised Before Listing?
When it comes to leasing or selling mineral rights, a question arises. Do landowners need to get their minerals appraised before...
- Jul 21
- 2 min
What are my Mineral Rights Worth?
Mineral owners often rely on nearby sales prices, or buyer offers, as a measure of their mineral rights value. This puts mineral owners...
- Jun 26
- 2 min
Lease Bonus & Royalty
Mineral Owners can be compensated by receiving a lease bonus and royalties when leasing their minerals. DO NOT lease your minerals to the...
- Jun 18
- 4 min
How to Make Money on Your Land
You have likely heard of mineral owners receiving large royalty checks for leasing their mineral rights to oil & gas companies, but not...
- Jun 9
- 3 min
How a Major Railroad Company Became a Big Player in the Oil and Gas Business
Adam Smith is credited with the quote “Land is the Basis of all Wealth”. And we know a few railroad companies that would agree. In a...
- Jun 2
- 3 min
Selling Mineral Rights in Oklahoma
In 2019 and 2020, many oil and gas mineral owners in Oklahoma were not interested in selling their oil and gas mineral rights. In fact,...
- Jun 1
- 2 min
IRS 1031 Property Exchange- Consider Deferring Your Tax Bill By Selling Your Minerals
At LandGate, we have mineral owners constantly asking if they should lease their minerals or sell them. That’s a tough question, as not...
- May 29
- 3 min
Understanding Oil and Gas Mineral Lease Bonus
What is a Mineral Lease Bonus? A mineral lease bonus is a one-time payment made to the mineral rights owner when the oil and gas lease is...
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