In today’s culture of rapid-pace, multi-screen and readily available information, we often hear of big business tycoons, such as Ted Turner, who own hundreds of thousands of acres of ranchland, but we do not consider their dedication to preserving the very heritage and life of those lands.
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In the Spotlight: Bosque County’s Flat Rock Creek Ranch Sells for $7.3 Million
We take a tour of the most expensive ranch sold in March 2017, a gorgeous 733-acre Texas spread that features a 6,960-square-foot home designed by an award-winning Dallas area architect.
10 Things You Should Know Before Buying Rural Property
Here are the essential things to know before you purchase that dream rural property, land or recreational acreage!
Welcome Home: Sunlit Architecture Company Profile
Sunlit Architecture, a long-established firm located in Crested Butte, Colorado, specializes in high-end custom residences and resort-oriented architecture.
Lands of America March 2017 Land News & Trends
A total of 8,970 new listings were added by sellers on Lands of America in March 2017, including an historic 18th-century manor and Western ranch that’s said to have once been the hideout for Billy the Kid.
Spotted Fever: A Guide to the Axis Deer Hunt
Today, axis deer are in great abundance in certain areas of Texas, found free-ranging in many counties in central Texas, and commonly found on high-fenced game ranches in various regions of the state.
Land and its Many Changes
With changing market trends and product demand, landowners continue to reinvent their properties to better serve their need for an increase in returns.
Joy of Hunting Forges New Path as a Wingshooting Retreat and Shooting Academy for Women
Anne Kania and her husband, Bruce, recently started Joy of Hunting as a means of getting women safely in the field through one of the most accessible forms of hunting—game birds. She also believes that developing skilled female wingshooters results in a higher percentage of ethical, humane kills for table fare.
Spring 2017 LAND Trends
Our snapshot of what’s trending in the land industry and lifestyle.
How to Create Sustainable Habitat for Big Game Production
This article is adapted from a presentation by Texas Tech’s Dr. Warren Conway on “Sustainable Rangelands for Big Game Production and Habitat Management.”
La Gloria Land Company’s Matt Mann Sells Trophy Southeast Texas Ranch
Congratulations to Matt Mann of Sugar Land-based La Gloria Land Company for his sale this week of a 1,558-acre trophy hunting ranch in Lavaca County, Texas.
Is Now an Opportune Time to Purchase Land?
Predicting return on investment when purchasing land can be hard to nail down. While no one can truly predict what the ROI of an investment will be, looking to industry indicators is a good start when choosing where to place your hard earned money.
Water for Wildlife
Water is an essential part of any healthy, sustainable ecosystem, and landowners should be sure to provide for critters both large and small.
Listing of the Week: 19th-century Mill for Sale in Central Tennessee
The Old Grist Mill is an intriguing historic property with origins that trace back to the 1820s and the growth of a small community among the woods and creeks of south-central Tennessee.
What President Trump’s Executive Order on WOTUS Means for Real Estate and Land Owners
The Executive Order directs the EPA to begin a rewrite of the regulation to adhere more closely to the definition of “waters of the U.S.” under the Clean Water Act and provide a streamlined permitting process.
The Guadalupe River: A Comprehensive Overview
The name Guadalupe has been applied to the present river, at least in its lower course, since 1689, when the stream was so named by Alonso De León.
Springtime Thunder: The Call of Texas’ Spring Turkey Hunting Season
In Texas, and elsewhere, the history of the wild turkey is one of the great wildlife conservation success stories.
LandLeader Member Case Study: Living the Dream and Tarrant & Harman
Living the Dream, owned by D.W. Hindman, and Tarrant & Harman Real Estate and Auction Co., co-owned by Travis Tarrant and Mark Harman, provide a Midwestern case study in opportunity amplification.
The History of the “War-Welding Cowboy”
A look at the history of the Texas ranch welder, from the post-Civil War years up to today’s skilled and creative artisans.
Q&A with Nature Photographer Larry Ditto
TEXAS LAND magazine recently sat down for a chat with Larry Ditto, a full-time nature photographer for the past 15 years
