[CaptainQ]

Hoss, are you a real estate agent? I'm an agent and live in a rapidly developing area (my hometown) that was once farm country. Your post was well said and does a good job of explaining the dilemma.

I don't prefer the growth even though I make a living from it. My neighbor has around 100 ac across the road from me. I enjoy looking out the window and seeing deer, turkey, farm crops, etc. I have enjoyed the view for free for 22 years. When he decides to sell though he has a right to sell for the land's highest and best use that adheres to county zoning requirements..... which will be a housing subdivision. While I can't afford to pay development prices for the land and buy it, he has the right to sell it to someone who can.