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The Gold Rush of La Panza
La Panza, now a ghost town located in the La Panza mountain range in San Luis Obispo County, was once the site of California’s only Coast Range gold rush.
On the Cover: La Panza Ranch
La Panza Ranch is a magnificent, diverse property situated east of Santa Margarita, California, on State Highway 58, boasting intricate olive, cattle and hay operations and extensive improvements. An expansive, 14,750± acre holding comprised of 51 legal, certificated parcels, La Panza Ranch encompasses lush valleys and rolling hills with picturesque views in every direction.
Listing of the Week: Robin’s Rock Ranch in Texas Hill Country
Nestled in the heart of Texas Hill Country, Robin’s Rock Ranch is located less than 10 minutes from Kerrville and an hour from San Antonio. The ranch is perched on one of the highest elevations in Kerr County, creating magnificent views of the surrounding Hill Country terrain.
Culturally Modified Trees: Living Sculptures Waiting to be Discovered
Don Wells and his fellow retirees kept seeing oddly bent trees on their weekly hikes in the northern Georgia mountains. They were intrigued with the ancient giants. Wells happened to meet neighbor Elaine Jordan, who wrote a guide book, Indian Trail Trees, after interviewing Native Americans about these trees. He started taking her to the trees and photographing them. Trail Tree’itis hit and suddenly, the retired civil engineer was starting a whole new career.
Karen Deger McChesney - April 8, 2019
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Hidden Talent: Property Value from Untapped Sources
Whether your property can swish an over-the-shoulder three-pointer or do a double back flip off the diving board, it’s got something valuable that isn’t obvious. Take some time to find that value for yourself or your client for maximum property benefit.
Caleb McDow, courtesy of The REALTORS® Land Institute - April 5, 2019
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Broker of the Week: Mike Newsome, U.S. Land & Farms
Congratulations to Mike Newsome with Macon, Georgia-based U.S. Land & Farms his sale this week of the 1,316-acre Glade Creek tract in eastern Tennessee this week.
12 Best Cities for Outdoor Urban Adventure
Here are our picks for large and mid-sized cities across the U.S. with the most to offer in terms of outdoor adventure.
Listing of the Week: Five Bridges Farm
This beautiful ranch is approximately 470± acres and a wonderful mix of improved pastures, native pasture, and thick wooded areas.
Broker of the Week: Blake Behrens, Behrens Ranch Sales
Congratulations to Blake Behrens with San Angelo, Texas-based Behrens Ranch Sales for his sale this week of 6,283-acre Wylie View Ranch in West Texas. The ranch, under the same family ownership since the 1950s, offers a large contiguous tract just outside of Van Horn.
10 Most Expensive Ranches for Sale in America
Heading into the first quarter of 2019, here’s our quarterly roundup of the most expensive ranches and land currently listed for sale throughout the United States.
Listing of the Week: Historic Lodge for Sale in North Carolina’s Nantahala National Forest
Built in the 1930s as a summer-vacation destination deep amidst the wooded hills of western North Carolina, Glen Choga Lodge is a unique 35-room retreat listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Broker of the Week: Triangle Realty
Congratulations to Triangle Realty for recording the three largest land sales this week through the Lands of America Comparable Sales program. All three ranches were sold in the Texas Panhandle region.
Texas Two-Step
From the pages of the Spring 2019 issue of Texas LAND magazine, here’s our selection of two intriguing properties featured on the Land.com Network.
Drought-Proofing Mule Deer Herds In Texas
Is it actually possible to insulate mule deer herds in arid environments, such as the Chihuahuan Desert of West Texas, against the extreme pressures that can be delivered by harsh droughts? The answer is yes, to an extent.
Infographic: Rural Land Values & Uses Across the U.S.
Land uses and values vary significantly across the United States’ 3.8-million-square-mile landmass. From farming and ranching to mining and recreational use, here’s a snapshot from Land And Farm about how America uses its land.
Listing of the Week: The Springs Ranch is an Idyllic Hill Country Retreat
The Springs Ranch is a truly unique and idyllic Hill Country retreat and working exotics ranch for sale in Gillespie County, between Llano and Fredericksburg, Texas.
2019: Uncertain Times in Texas Land Markets
Research economist Dr. Charles Gilliand reports on Texas land markets for 2019.
Spring 2019 Texas Land & Lifestyle Trends
Our snapshot of the latest sporting goods, gear and more for Texas land aficionados, from wildlife paitings and beekeeping kits to Texas Wildflower Vodka and custom bootjacks.
Jim “JB” Brosche & Brenda Moerschell: Riding Together for Compass
With more than 45 years of collective real estate experience in their hip pockets, Jim “JB” Brosche and Brenda Moerschell are riding point on The Ranch and Land Group for Compass Real Estate in Texas with offices in Dallas and Fort Worth.
