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deer management

Intensive Deer Management on Your Ranch

We all want to attract and hold game on our property, but that’s often easier said than done. Intensive deer management can be an overwhelming project to take on, but if you start with the basics you can really accomplish...

Upshur County

Upshur County Landowners Resource Guide

by Stephen Schwartz Upshur County is a county in Texas located just northwest of Longview with a total population of 35,291 people spread out over the county’s 556 square miles....

Land 2011 - 2016 Report America's Best Brokerage

Land Report Best Brokerage Award 5 Years Running

Hortenstine Ranch Company is proud to announce that it has received The Land Report Best Brokerage Award. This is the 5th consecutive year that Hortenstine Ranch Company has received the...

Hamilton County: Dove Capital of Texas

Hamilton County: Dove Capital of Texas!

Hamilton County, also referred to as “Cowboy Country” and the “Dove Capital of Texas”, is located deep in the heart of central Texas on the Edwards Plateau. It is a...

Albany Texas hunters

Albany, Texas Hunters Resource Guide: Restaurants, Lodging, and Local Services

Albany sits at the intersection of US-283 and US-180 in Shackelford County, about 35 miles northeast of Abilene and three hours west of the DFW Metroplex. It is the county...

4M-Ranch

Red River Ranch for Sale : 4M Ranch

Key Takeaways 4M Ranch is a 2,092-acre property in Red River County combining cattle, agriculture, and hunting. Water is the standout: 3 spring-fed lakes (largest at 13 acres), Red River...

Park Cities Quail 2016 Dinner & Auction

Bobwhite Sponsor of the 10th Annual Park Cities Quail Dinner

Park Cities Quail Dinner & Auction The Hortenstine Ranch Company is proud to have been a Bobwhite Sponsor at the 10th annual Park Cities Quail dinner and live auction March...

1031 tax deferred exchange

1031 Tax Deferred Exchange on Farm & Ranch Land Property

Your Farm & Ranch Investment Property and Section 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges by Casey Berley, ALC, Hortenstine Ranch Company One of the most lucrative considerations available to help investors sell...

off the grid

“Off the Grid…” A New Trend in Ranch Real Estate

Off the grid is a very interesting trend happening in the ranch real estate business. The first category of off the grid land buyers and owners are challenged with the...

2016 National Land Conference

Casey Berley Speaks at National Land Conference

Each year the best professionals in the land business convene under one roof for the National Land Conference. The annual event is an experience like no other and ties together...

Realtors Land Institute

Casey Berley Selected as Accredited Land Consultant by the Realtors® Land Institute

Casey Berley with Hortenstine Ranch Company of Dallas, Texas, has been awarded the esteemed Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation of the REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI). As an Accredited Land Consultant,...

Featured Articles

8 Magical Christmas Events in Texas

When the holiday season arrives, Texas and nearby Oklahoma towns come alive with lights, music, and the kind of small-town charm that makes this time of year special. Across the

Finding the Right Fence for Your Ranch Property

Your ranch property represents years of hard work and investment. The fence you choose protects that investment while keeping your livestock safe and your boundaries clear. A good fence does

Discover the Best Places to Live in Texas

Key Takeaways Top rural picks include Ben Wheeler, Athens, Mount Vernon, Mount Pleasant, Gilmer, Hallsville, Albany, Coleman, Meridian, Gainesville, and Breckenridge. Texas living is not one-size-fits-all. Ranch country, lake towns,

The Real Benefits of Owning a Ranch

Key Takeaways Texas ranches earn through cattle, hunting leases, and agriculture, while the land itself usually appreciates. Tax advantages stack up: agricultural exemptions, no state income tax, and reduced property

11 Best Places to Hunt in Texas for Big Game

Key Takeaways The post covers 11 regions: South Texas Brush Country, Hill Country, San Angelo, Menard County, Coleman County, Ingram, Lubbock Region, Brady, Quanah, Chaparral Wildlife Management Area, and the

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