This article is adapted from a presentation by Texas Tech’s Dr. Warren Conway on “Sustainable Rangelands for Big Game Production and Habitat Management.”
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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.
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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
Texas 2016 Land Market Report
Following the robust price recovery from 2012 through 2013 when prices surged by 7 to 10.5 percent annually, Texas land markets seem to have taken a break.
On Call for Texas Ranchers: Interview with TSCRA President Dr. Richard Thorpe
As an emergency room doctor and a first-generation rancher, Dr. Richard Thorpe offers a unique perspective as president of Texas’s largest livestock organization.
Johnny Cavazos Sells Pristine High Top Ranch in Frio County
Congratulations to Johnny Cavazos with The Texas Ranch Company, LLC, for his sale of the 1,330-acre High Top Ranch in Frio County, Texas.
Listing of the Week: Kenny Rogers’ Georgia Estate Back on Market with Big Markdown
Kenny Rogers’ Georgia estate, Beaver Dam Farms, is back on the market this week with a significant price reduction from its earlier list price of $18 million.
Broker of the Week: Exceptional Black Hills Ranch Sold by Jim Pederson (Arnold Realty, Inc.)
Congratulations to Jim Pederson of Newcastle, Wyoming-based Arnold Realty, Inc. for his sale of Eagle Ridge Ranch in Crook County, Wyoming. This sale occurred on March 10, 2017, and was submitted through the Lands of America Comparable Sales Program.
10 Essential Tips for Buying Rural Property
The key to making smart property purchase decisions is to buy based on facts and information, not emotion. This is critically true when looking at making a rural recreational or investment property purchase.
Robert Dullnig Sells 2,181-acre Hunting Acreage in Southwest Texas Borderlands
Congratulations to Robert Dullnig (Dullnig Ranches/Kuper Sotheby’s) for his sale this week of 2,181 acres in Maverick County, Texas. This sale occurred on March 6, 2017, and was submitted through our Comparable Sales Program.
Simple Tips to Consider When Installing a Wood Fence
Whether your outdoor space is a multi-acre ranch or an intimate urban patio, a wooden fence can help you rein in your space and gain privacy. Here are some simple tips when choosing a wooden fence for your property.
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Lands of America February 2017 Land News & Trends
February 2017 saw the sale of a remarkable $20 million Medina County ranch after two years on the market, plus the first-time offering of an historic quarter-million-acre New Mexico cattle ranch under the same family ownership since 1947.
Energy-Efficiency Tips for Older and Historical Homes
Eco-friendly doesn’t have to mean brand-spanking new. Historic properties come with colorful stories that make them worth every penny you spend on their upkeep. Here’s some tips to save dollars on your home purchase over the long run.
