A ranch is often purchased as a place to relax on weekends and during vacations or it is bought for a place to live after retirement.
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Land for sale used by farmers and ranchers for their livestock, ranging from small pastures to large multipurpose ranches.
Texas’ Waggoner Ranch Officially Changes Hands
Judge approves sale of historic Waggoner Ranch in Texas to billionaire Stan Kroenke. The massive ranch covers over 500,000 acres.
Ranch Prep for Bowhunters
Preparing for bowhunters is a different challenge than preparing for rifle hunters. For many years I bowhunted almost exclusively and developed keen awareness of archers’ specific needs. Here are some tips to help you meet the needs of any bowhunters who may be hunting on your property. Failure to prepare is preparing to fail. —Benjamin […]
Tax Considerations When Making a Ranch Purchase
Written by Mary Jane Robinson, CPA The decision to own ranch property may be a lifelong dream. It can be related to changes that result in a slower paced lifestyle. The decision may be to have a second family home. No matter the driving force related to the “why” of a real property purchase, the […]
What You Need to Know When Selling a Farm or Ranch
If you’re considering selling a farm or ranch, there are important tax and financial planning issues of which you need to be aware. We take a detailed look.
Broker Spotlight: California Outdoor Properties’ Todd Renfrew
Todd Renfrew, broker and owner of California Outdoor Properties, has his dream job—and he’s not interested in changing it.
The “New” Value of Ranch Properties
While Webster’s New World Dictionary defines a ranch as “a large farm, especially in the Western U.S., for raising cattle, horses, or sheep,” the fact is that this traditional definition of a ranch only scratches the surface of what transpires on many of today’s larger western properties.
Broker Spotlight: Republic Ranches’ Charles Davidson
Love of the land is encoded in Charles Davidson’s DNA.
Broker Spotlight: Trip duPerier’s Kevin Meier and Trey Hallmark
Trey Hallmark and Kevin Meier have worked with—and learned from—Trip duPerier for more than a decade.
Broker Spotlight: Patrick Bates
In 1970, Patrick Bates, the man who is widely considered the dean of western ranch real estate, began his industry education. He was a wide-eyed novice with no immediate ties to agriculture who seized an opportunity.
In the Spotlight: Dr. Paul and Toni Burns
Two seemingly ordinary moments inspired the couple to restore their Brown County ranch, a piece of property that has been in Paul’s family since 1873 to its pre-settlement condition.
John Ed Stepan: Steward of the Land
John Ed Stephan, of Ranch Investments in San Antonio, has a room full of trophies, a lifetime full of experiences, an abundance of anecdotes and an admirable intellect.
Joey Burns: Doing the Right Thing
Joey Burns sells ranches. Big, fancy ranches to fabulous people in breathtaking locations. Joey Burns is also married to a woman he has loved since the sixth grade, a frequent flyer for those less fortunate and a father of five. But, more than all of those things, Joey Burns is a man of integrity, ethics and balance.
Kings of the Mountain: Interview with James & Tammy King
What do you do when your life derives from a legend? You listen to that legacy. Add in your own flavor. Stand at the top of your own mountain. And, share it with the world. James King, great, great, great grandson of the legendary Captain Richard King, founder of the King Ranch, is doing just that.
Don’t Bet the Ranch on the Weather
If you own ranch property in the Lone Star State, you understand this too well. Every county in Texas was plagued by drought at least one out of the last five years. And in 2011, parched pastures led to a historic reduction in Texas cattle numbers, as ranchers reduced their herd size in order to cut their losses.
Larry Jacobs: The Definition of Success
Webster’s Dictionary defines success as, “the correct or desired result of an attempt.” Using that definition, Larry Jacobs of Jacobs Properties in Montgomery, Texas may just be the most successful man I have ever met.
Increase Rural Property Income With Wildlife-Based Recreation
Continued growth of urbanization provides an opportunity for ranches to increase income through wildlife based recreation offerings to the public. Some landowners are currently taking advantage of these opportunities; but there are still unmet market needs.
History of Texas’ Legendary Four Sixes Ranch
The Four Sixes Ranch is part of the famous Burnett Ranches LLC, which is among the most storied family-run businesses in Texas history.
All in the Family: Interview with Sam Middleton
When looking for an example of a family run business, one would be hard pressed to find a better example than Chas S. Middleton & Son.
Top Ten Gifts for the Ranch Owner with Everything
The Lands of America team investigated all sorts of great new technologies and improvements for ranch-owners that are sure to be on your dream-gift list, so enjoy this collection of amazing (but expensive) presents. Who knows, maybe if you’re really good… Hybrid 4-Seater UTV: Titan Scout H Series – Base Price : $16,599 While not the first […]
