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Celebrating Records at the HRC Annual Spring Retreat

Each spring, the team at Hortenstine Ranch Company (HRC) gathers for its Annual Spring Retreat—an opportunity to reflect on the year behind them, recognize outstanding achievements, and look ahead to the opportunities on the horizon. While the retreat includes business...

Commander G Keith Gordon's Ship

The Gordon-Mudge Legacy in Kimble County, Texas

The Owl Ranch in Kimble County carries a remarkable lineage shaped by exploration, service, and more than a century of Texas ranching. One of its earliest notable owners was Commander...

Spring Mesa Ranch Podcast- Broker Perspective

Spring Mesa Ranch, Callahan County, Texas: A Masterpiece of Texas Land Stewardship

In this episode, Blake Hortenstine and Jack Fauntleroy of Hortenstine Ranch Company sit down to share the remarkable story behind Spring Mesa Ranch, a 3,100-acre legacy property in Callahan County,...

Henderson County, Texas

Why Dallasites Flock to Henderson County, TX

Henderson County sits in the western part of the Piney Woods in East Texas. This area is full of history, natural beauty, and economic opportunities. People know this county for...

Chance Turner- 2025 Top Producer of the Year with Runner-Up Bret Polk

Celebrating Records at the HRC Annual Spring Retreat

Each year, the Hortenstine Ranch Company Annual Spring Retreat is a highly anticipated event where brokers and agents come together to discuss the state of the business, share insights, and...

Jack Fauntleroy at Texas Ranch

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...

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Date is Set for HRC’s Annual Client Ranch Gathering

Hortenstine Ranch Company (HRC) is excited to announce its annual ranch gathering for clients will be held at the WHH Ranch in Anderson County, just outside of Bradford, Texas. This...

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...

Hortenstine Ranch Company to List One of Texas’ Largest Privately Owned Lakes: Lake Monticello

The Beautiful and Expansive Lake Monticello Is Projected to Hit the Market on April 3 DALLAS AND MOUNT PLEASANT, TEXAS, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hortenstine Ranch Company (HRC), a...

Erath County, The Lake Ranch @ Hico

New Property Boasting What Is Believed to Be the Largest Privately Owned Lake in Texas’s Erath County

The Lake Ranch at Hico Contains a 100-Surface-Acre Lake and Spans Over 780 Acres Total Original Article Posted by PRNewswire DALLAS and HICO, Texas, Feb. 26, 2024 — Hortenstine Ranch...

HRC Sets New Benchmarks In Expansive Water-Centric Properties

Hortenstine Ranch Company Contributed to the Sale of the Largest Private Lake in the United States and Continues to Set New Benchmarks in the Farm and Ranch Real Estate Market...

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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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