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Jack Fauntleroy Expands into Oklahoma

Broker Jack Fauntleroy, licensed in Texas real estate since 2007, has always had deep ties to the land. His roots in Texas run strong, but his formative years unfolded in Oklahoma, where he grew up. Now, Jack is expanding his...

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Annual Ranch Gathering Success

Recap of the Annual Hortenstine Ranch Company Gathering at WHH Ranch The annual ranch gathering hosted by Hortenstine Ranch Company (HRC) was a tremendous success, offering past clients an exclusive...

Top Producer of the Year Awarded to Bret Polk, Chance Turner Finalist

Bret Polk‘s recent achievement as Top Producer of the Year for the sixth time is a testament to his exceptional abilities and dedication in the ranch real estate industry. Throughout...

Wildfire Mitigation

Blake Hortenstine Discusses Wildfire Mitigation with the Dallas Morning News

The Smokehouse Creek fire, which ignited on February 26 near Stinnett in the Texas Panhandle, has scorched over 1 million acres. Fanned by strong winds, it was among several major...

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Why Do I Need a Land Survey?

Thou shalt not remove thy neighbor’s landmark… Deuteronomy 19:14 Why do you suppose the supreme law giver, God, addressed and instructed through Moses in early biblical times that the people...

A Duck Hunt to Remember

The 2021-2022 duck/goose season was a grind for many hunters in the South. The pattern for the last three seasons has been off, and this year was no different. November...

Putting Prescribed Fire to Work on Your Timberland

It doesn’t get much better than winding through a mature stand of timber with a healthy understory and a slight char on the bottom of the trees. These are all...

Casey Berley Gives Back to TAMU College of Agriculture & Life Science

Casey Berley Paying It Forward Casey Berley, broker at Hortenstine Ranch Company, is a proud graduate of Texas A&M University (Class of 1989) with a degree in Animal Science. Nearly...

TACKLING A THORNY PROBLEM: Pricklypear Removal

As any experienced rancher knows, rangeland requires regular maintenance, especially when it comes to controlling invasive species, such as Opuntia engelmannii var. lindheimeri, more commonly known as the Texas pricklypear....

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...

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...

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How Much Is a Ranch in Texas? A Complete Buyer’s Guide to Land Prices

What Affects the Price of a Texas Ranch? Ranch prices in Texas swing wildly based on where you buy, how much land you want, what comes with it, and what

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