Yeah Cecil, living within commuting distance of Washington, DC makes land prices a tad bit on the steep side. Ground that is completely clear cut without a stitch of timber value or farming value may drop the land price down in the 5-10K per acre and that is pushing the far outskirts of commuting distance. Sometimes packing up and moving isn't an option. That is my case... For now I am being patient and working with what I have. I keep saving money to one day buy the land of my dreams and build my own pond I have full control over.