David Faust constructed a ranch real estate career. “Most of my family were in construction-related businesses, so that was my background.”
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TEXAS LAND magazine
Read our archive of articles and advice from Texas LAND Magazine, a quarterly publication focused on the people, places and land of the Lone Star State.
Alcoa Inc. Lists Massive Sandow Lakes Ranch for Sale in Central Texas
Industrial manufacturing giant Alcoa Inc. listed its Texas land holdings for sale this week for $250 million, including what could be the state’s largest water rights deal. Sandow Lakes Ranch covers 33,800 acres and lies about 45 miles east of Austin. The property includes 14 lakes comprising 1,960 surface acres and almost 50,000 acre-feet of water; […]
Broker Spotlight: Ken Hoerster—Destined For Ranch Real Estate
Ken Hoerster, founder of Texas Ranches for Sale in Boerne, was destined to be a ranch real estate broker. “I can’t imagine doing anything else,” Hoerster said. “I have the privilege of helping people make some of the biggest investments of their lives… investments that can change people’s lives for the better.”
Milton Greeson: A Legacy of Change
Although rich legacies shape his life, Milton Greeson Jr. is not hidebound by tradition.
2016 Looks to Be a Transition Year for Texas Land Markets
Since 2010, all segments of Texas land markets have prospered with rising prices and increasing interest.
Where the Wild Goose Goes: Wildgoose Manufacturing
Ron and Susi Bell, founders of Wildgoose Manufacturing in Ingram, Texas, love outdoor experiences and outdoor people. Here’s the Wildgoose story.
Gas and Oil Gone Green: A Guide to Conservation Easements
Written By Jim Sullivan, Land Conservation Consultant with Forever Forests LLC. Did you know there are ways to balance oil and gas production with conservation, so society can enjoy the benefits of both? These two activities do not have to be exclusive of one another. You can explore for gas and oil, with conservation intentions. […]
Stars are Big and Bright in the Country
An enjoyment of living in the country is abundant clear night sky, usually more than seen in urban settings. As most of us look at the multitude of bright stars twinkling in a black sky, we suddenly want to know more about them. We might have forgotten the answers to simple questions like: What are […]
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 […]
Local Food, Local Ranchers – Texas Style
This holiday season, will the turkey on your table come from Texas? Will your wine be made from West Texas grapes and your sweet potatoes grown in East Texas? And don’t forget Ruby Red grapefruit from the Rio Grande Valley. If you live in the Lone Star State and you prefer food grown here, you’re not […]
Born in Scotland, Raised in Texas
Georgia Pellegrini joins us for a retreat of hunting at the 1,200 acre Beretta Trident Joshua Creek Ranch and talk to the Kercheville family.
Stewarding a Shared Vision: Burgher-Ray Ranch Sales Group
Written By Lorie Woodward Cantu Despite a 30-year age difference, David Burgher and Harlan Ray, principals in the Dallas-based Burgher-Ray Ranch Sales Group at Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, are remarkably similar when it comes to the things that matter most. Our core values are faith, family and friends,” said Burgher, who founded the Ranch […]
L.A.N.D.S.: A Natural Resource for Education
Nature is complex. Educating our children about land stewardship shouldn’t be, and that is where L.A.N.D.S comes into the schools and out into the field.
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 […]
At Home In The Country – Buying Property Outside the Suburbs
Many Americans are looking for the peace and quiet of the rural countryside, but buying and financing a country dream home is not the same as the suburbs.
Guide to Introducing to Exotic Wildlife on Your Land
Owning land in Texas means different things to different people. For some who have inherited land, it is an opportunity to maintain their family’s heritage. For others who have recently purchased recreational land, it is a chance to create a legacy of their own.
A Guide to Growing Big Deer
Managing your deer population and wildlife habitat is key to ensuring your deer herd stays healthy and robust.
Find the Right Lender for your Rural Land Purchase
Imagine this: You found your perfect property in the perfect location at a great price. Your offer was accepted, and your loan’s been approved. Soon the place will be yours. Then you get to the closing table and—too late—you learn that your lender failed to do his due diligence, and was not aware of endangered […]
Should I Get into the Cattle Business?
Here is some expert advice from Texas A&M live stock specialists Rick Machen and Ron Gill about getting into the cattle business.
Water Conservation in Texas
You don’t have to sit in a Texas coffee shop very long until the conservation turns to oil or water. Oil is discussed because we suddenly have a lot of it and as a result, the state is booming. Water becomes a topic due to its shortage, perpetuated by the continuing drought. WATER NEEDS Needs […]
