Over the past 35 years, scores of individuals have established vineyards and wineries across Texas, some looking for an alternative crop for existing farmland, others pursuing a lifelong desire to operate their own winery.
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Becoming Truly Texas: William Chris Vineyards in Texas Hill Country
We have a responsibility to steward and take care of the ground. For some this may be the yard at their house, for others it could be a 2,000-acre wheat pasture. For Chris Brundrett, it is the grape vines growing on his property in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.
Harlan Ray - November 1, 2018
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7 Ways to Turn Your Rural Home Into an Eco-Friendlier Place of Living
Simply moving to a rural area and getting away from city life does not automatically turn your property green. To truly make a difference that means more than just living in the country, consider these seven elements when you build your rural green home.
Abodo.com - October 31, 2018
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Listing of the Week: Lucky A Ranch Provides the Perfect Houston-Area Retreat
The Lucky A Ranch, located six miles east of Navasota, is 388± acres of thoughtfully customized perfection about 72 miles from Houston.
Tips for Photographing Your Ranch or Farm Listing
High-quality photographs are among the most important elements of any land listing. You can use all the beautifully descriptive words in the world, but if your photos don’t show your property at its best, you’ll have a hard time attracting potential buyers.
How to Get Your Kids into the Outdoors
The gurus at OutdoorHub offer these five tips for getting your kids outdoors and loving it—probably without even knowing it, or missing their favorite TV show or app to boot!
Broker of the Week: Texas Ranch Sales, LLC
Congratulations to Texas Ranch Sales, LLC, for their sale of 2,245-acre Rocking S Ranch in Schleicher County, Texas. Listed as sold on October 19, 2018, the low-fenced cattle and recreational ranch just outside of Eldorado sold for $3.7 million.
Top 10 Off-the-Beaten-Path U.S. National Parks
With the help of the travel enthusiasts at AllTheRooms, we take a tour of ten of the least-visited U.S. national parks, where the lack of crowds is no indication about the sheer beauty of these majestic landscapes.
Zack Davisson - October 24, 2018
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SEO Hacks For Your Land Real Estate Website
Search engine optimization (SEO) is the process of enhancing your online content so that search engines will show it among the top results for keywords or phrases. It’s an essential tool for landowners wishing to attract potential buyers.
Broker of the Week: Bill Bahny, Bill Bahny & Associates, LLC Real Estate
Congratulations to Bill Bahny with Helena, Montana-based Bill Bahny & Associates for the sale this week of 4,480-deeded-acre Long Coulee Ranch.
Getting to the Finish Line: Tips for Selling Your Land More Quickly
Some land sells almost immediately; other properties linger on the market for months with minimal interest from potential buyers. Fortunately, there are plenty of things you can do to improve your chances of making a quick and profitable sale.
What You Need to Know About Taxes When Selling Your Land
Selling your land can feel like a daunting undertaking, especially when it comes to taxes. Here are some of the most important tax consequences and potential savings strategies to be aware of if you’re preparing to sell your property.
Broker of the Week: Dan McEwen, McEwen Group
Congratulations to Dan McEwen, broker/owner of McEwen Group, for his sale of 1,000-acre Chimney Rock Farm in north-central Tennessee’s Pickett County. This $2.6-million sale was recorded on October 4 through the Lands of America Comparable Sales program.
5 American Landscapes That Are Camera-Grabbing Good
From the grandeur of Mount Rushmore to the rolling green hills of Vermont, America is a landscape photographer’s dream. Many people are drawn towards spots that have been photographed a thousand times. Here are five lesser-known spots where you can gain a front-row perch of the country’s scenic majesty.
4 Out-of-the-Box Spots for Fall Fun
Apple picking, pumpkin patches, leaf peeping—there are so many ways to appreciate the beauty of land during autumn. If you are looking for some out-of-the-box ways to have fun this fall, check out these unique attractions across America!
Lands of America September 2018 Land News & Trends
Among over 90,000 new properties listed for sale in September 2018, KB Carter Ranch stands out as an impeccable Texas legacy ranch, while over 29,000 deeded acres at Oregon’s Horseshoe Bar Ranch include some eight miles of John Day River frontage.
Broker of the Week: Dave Banzhaf, Beacon Mountain Farm & Ranch
Congratulations to Dave Banzhaf, broker/owner of Englewood, Colorado-based Beacon Mountain Farm & Ranch, for his sale of 7,000-acre Reyher Farm this week. This sale was recorded on October 1 through the Lands of America Comparable Sales program.
Fall 2018 Land & Lifestyle Trends
Our snapshot of the latest goods, gear and more for land aficionados—from handcrafted furniture made in South Carolina to small-batch, blackberry syrup made in a welcoming, small town in Georgia.
The South Carolina Lowcountry Region Is in Its Own Little World
It’s a region where you can find Spanish Moss hanging off century-old oak trees, bright green saltwater marshes and towering sand dunes at the local family friendly beaches.
Stan Swofford, National Land Realty - October 3, 2018
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LANDscape: Fall 2018
From the pages of the fall 2018 issue of LAND magazine, here’s our selection of intriguing properties featured on the Land.com Network.
