The fabric of California is a diverse blend of cultures, ethnicities, upbringings, lifestyles and living areas. From bustling metropolitan cities to rural towns, the Golden State has something for everyone.
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Owning Land in California: Pros & Cons
Famous for its tourist attractions, recreational advantages, wine-growing regions, incredible weather and easy access to beaches, mountains and land to roam, California is an oasis for homeowners, families and ranchers. These attributes, combined with year-round sunshine, geographic variability and fertile soils that support popular, high-value commodities, also make California a landowner’s dream. Of course, no place is perfect. Land ownership in California, like land ownership in any other state, comes with pros and cons.
On the Cover: Brazos River Ranch
The ranch features an excellent mixture of improved pasture and native pasture, a heavily wooded area consisting of various oaks, elms, cedar and some mesquite, as well as some rockier high ground on Barber Mountain. There is a wide variety of soil types on the ranch, however the majority of the soils are variations of some type of sandy loam. The property is currently being used for agricultural and recreational purposes; the sellers are currently running cattle on the ranch.