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The Tombstone Epitaph
Dragon of the West Today’s common complaint is that our media fill their pages with primarily fake news. Here’s a story from the wild west

Vanderpool
It’s no mystery that the Texas Hill Country has some of the best scenic views in all of Texas. Scenic drives and motorcycle rides are

Guide To Texas Exotic Game Ranches
Imagine driving through thick brush, and a group of axis deer darts out in front of your truck. A little further along, an oryx browses

The Real Estate Center at Texas A&M
Everyone has real estate questions. The Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University can help you find the answers. Can a homeowner trim a neighbor’s tree when

Myths About Agricultural Land Ownership
In the book “The Myth Of The Family Farm: Agribusiness Dominance Of U.S. Agriculture” by Ingolf Vogeler, the author states, “Rural land is a vital

The Application of Drones in Agriculture
Farming has come a long way in the last several thousand years. However, the technological developments of the past decade have been truly astronomical. This

Texas Ranching
“Ranching in Texas has thrived as a major industry for more than three centuries,” says the Texas Hill Country Trail, “from the Ojo de Agua

Kerr County and The Texas Hill Country
Lonely Planet writes that “New York has the Hamptons, San Francisco has the wine country, and Texas has the Hill Country. Just an hour or

Attractive Austin
Attractive Austin is not only known as the home of barbeque but also as “The Heart of Texas,” “Silicon Hills,” or “The Live Music Capital

Bank Statement Loans for the Self-Employed
In Waco, many borrowers whose incomes come from commissions or from being self-employed have a more difficult time qualifying for a traditional home loan. Whether

The Value of Land Ownership in the Lone Star State
One of the fundamental keys to the American dream has long been land ownership. By staking out a claim to a tract of land, an

How Long Does Probate Take
You know, when you inherit a house, you hear that it has to go through probate. You start thinking about how much you will inherit,

Top 6 Benefits Of Buying Land In Texas
Aside from the green fields, rolling hills, and majestic mountains, there are about six reasons why you obviously need to purchase a land in Texas. Tax

A Big Pig Problem in Texas
In a recent video, James Bigley, a real estate professional, talks about the origin of feral pigs in Texas. It is a fascinating story that

Do-It-Yourself Ranch Improvement Projects
If you are a proud Texas rancher you take pride in the value of your property that goes beyond its sheer worth You want it

Texas Hunting
Texas is best known for private ranch hunting, especially big game hunting. There are many opportunities to hunt for deer, hogs, and other small

What is Case-Shiller
S&P Dow Jones Indices today released the latest results for the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices. What is Case-Shiller? It is the leading measure of U.S.

Texas Hill Country
For years, I’ve heard Texans flash enthusiasm over the Texas Hill County. It is the number one place for retirement in the state; and right