Land Auction

Oil Drills

Meet the Online Platform for Selling Off Public Lands

EnergyNet auctions off oil and gas leases for state and federal lands—and business is booming under the Trump Administration.

January 22, 2018 - Outside Online

Details of New Orleans' Online Property Auction

On March 6, 2015, New Orleans launched a new online auction system for tax-adjudicated properties. The Times-Picayune has been closely monitoring the system since it launched.

March 17, 2015 - The Times-Picayune

Cash-Strapped Township Puts Bridge Up For Sale to Public

The Pennsylvanian township of Upper Salford is auctioning off a 35-year-old wooden bridge to the highest bidder through an online forum, the latest creative solution for cash-strapped local governments seeking to clean up expensive local problems.

November 9, 2010 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Former Chicago Post Office to be Sold

After the Postal Service moved to a new building on Harrison Street, the 14-story, 77-year-old building has been vacant since 1995. Now it is to be auctioned.

June 11, 2009 - Chicago Tribune

Energy Companies Get No 'Parting Gift' from BLM

The Bureau of Land Management hasn't gone through with its plans to auction off leases on land, apparently intended to be explored for oil and gas.

December 1, 2008 - Los Angeles Times

Russian Army Plans Massive Land Auction

In order to raise money to provide much-needed housing for its soldiers, the Russian Army has plans to auction of millions of dollars worth of property -- from huge mansions to entire towns.

March 13, 2008 - BBC

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