News from Lands of America in September 2016, including a turnkey income-producing farming operation near Dallas, Texas, and a massive working cattle ranch in the high-desert region of western Arizona.
Texas
Find Texas land for sale, articles about Texas land and ranches and advice about buying, selling and owning Texas land and ranches.
Hunting in Texas: More than Just a Whitetail State
Don’t overlook Texas when prospecting around for options to pursue mule deer and elk.
Is Leasing Your Land for Commercial Hunting a Good Idea? A View from the Field
With hunting season just around the corner, now is the time to put hunting lease agreements in place. Whether it’s an individual or commercial operation, there are pros and cons to each arrangement. Writer Heather Richie went out in the field to join one outfitter for a hunt and learn more about the professional land-lease relationship for landowners.
Broker Spotlight: Hodde Real Estate
Randy Hodde, co-owner of Hodde Real Estate in Brenham, is a matchmaker. “We’re property matchmakers… we help people find their place.”
The Texas Agricultural Land Trust: Created by Landowners for Landowners
Conservation easements, as part of a comprehensive estate plan, can help families pass their ranches to the next generation.
Off to the Races: A Look at the Q2 2016 Land Market in Texas
Despite continuing turmoil in the oil patch, Texas land markets managed to post a small price gain in the second quarter of 2016, moving up just short of 2.5 percent to $2,500 per acre from the 2015 year-end price of $2,441 per acre.
Obituary: Dax Howard Pass
It is with sadness that we report the death of Dax Pass. He passed away peaceful following complications from a heart attack suffered over the weekend.
Backyard Crown Jewels: Land for Sale Near National Parks
The National Park Service celebrates its 100th birthday in 2016. Here is some of our favorite land for sale on the doorstep of these treasured public lands.
Lakes and Swimming Holes to Escape the Summer Swelter
With the eastern U.S. bathed like a wet blanket in record heat, we indulged in some escapist research to locate swimming holes perfect for a cooling dip.
Destination Spotlight: North Texas Horse Country
The equine industry has exploded in the North Texas corridor traveling north on highway 377 leading out of the Dallas area from Aubrey to Whitesboro.
Buyers Beware: Five Things You Need to Know Before Buying Property in Texas
If a seller doesn’t know something, beware. By not investigating this for yourself, you could be in for an unwelcome surprise after you close on a property.
Guide to the Best State Fairs
State fairs spell summer and fall fun across the country, with livestock shows, big-name musical acts, carnival rides and heapings of fresh seasonal food.
Lands of America June 2016 Land News & Trends
June saw the arrival of a 69,550-acre Wyoming ranch and $100 million Texas game ranch, along with our long-awaited property types search feature!
Sandow Lakes Ranch On Track for Partial Sale in 2016
Alcoa’s broker representative for the sale of Sandow Lakes Ranch, Bernard Uechtritz, announced that the property is on track for a partial sale in 2016.
Sam Middleton: A Legacy of the Land
Reflecting on the W.T. Waggoner sale earlier this year, Middleton believes that the interest in the property speaks volumes for the investment stability of land ownership…you can’t beat the “romance and the legacy” of having a ranch.
Top Texas Hunting Land
With 97 percent of land in Texas privately owned, most hunting by the estimated 1.1 million Texas hunters takes place on the myriad private ranches and hunting land throughout the state. Texas offers numerous hunting outfitters who will take hunters out on guided hunts for bird and big-game species, as well as exotics, plus many […]
Proper Riparian Management = More and Better Water
Riparian areas or zones are important because they help maintain health of watersheds and healthy watersheds reduce runoff and improve amounts of quality water.
The Value of Restoration: A TWA Topic
Linda Campbell and husband David Mahn headed west, searching for a ranch they could manage for quail, which meant buying in either South Texas or West Texas. They had a budget, a wish list—and a vision.
Second Wind for Texas Land Markets?: A Look at the Q4 2016 Land Market in Texas
Final year-end results indicate that 2015 Texas land market price trends slowed considerably.
Dan Allen Hughes Jr.: Interview with One of Texas’ Biggest Landowners
Although the Hughes family has amassed one of the largest inventories of private land in Texas, Dan Allen Hughes Jr. sees immense value in public land.
David Faust: Constructing a Ranch Real Estate Career
David Faust constructed a ranch real estate career. “Most of my family were in construction-related businesses, so that was my background.”




















