As we look to 2024, we find ourselves at a moment of transition. The recent reports from the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M and the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers paint a picture not of a looming storm but of a landscape...

A NOTE FROM YOUR LAND BROKER, CHARLES As I write this, I reflect on the great time my family and I had celebrating Easter! I hope that you were able to unplug and spend time with your loved ones as well in the much-needed sunshine and warmer weather. Our thoughts and...

Ranch Roots to Real Estate: A Q&A with J Boyd Vaughan   Born and raised on a picturesque ranch right outside of Runge, Texas, J. Boyd Vaughan’s upbringing instilled a profound love for the land and ignited a passion for helping others find their perfect piece...

A NOTE FROM YOUR LAND BROKER, CHARLES Spring has sprung… Well, almost! The actual "first day of spring" is March 19, but we have been blessed with warmer weather and some much-needed sunshine. The seasonal change always serves as a good reminder that if you're a...

A NOTE FROM YOUR LAND BROKER, CHARLES As I write this, general deer season has wrapped up and we are full steam ahead into a new year. The majority of the state has been the beneficiary of great rain fall and we pray that there is more to come as we head towards...

A NOTE FROM YOUR LAND BROKER, CHARLES Happy New Year! As they all seem to do, the previous year flew by and a new one is upon us. 2023 proved to be a challenging year in the real estate market. We experienced high interest rates and a lack of stability in the economy,...

A NOTE FROM YOUR LAND BROKER, CHARLES Thanksgiving is in the rearview mirror, and we're rolling towards Christmas and 2024! Historically speaking, this time of year is a bit slow in the ranch real estate world. Whether it's colder temps, hunting season, or the hustle...

A NOTE FROM YOUR LAND BROKER, CHARLES As I write this, the temperatures are in the 40s, and a majority of the state has received much-needed rainfall over the past couple of weeks. With dove season winding down in the North Zone and closed for six weeks in the South...

A NOTE FROM YOUR LAND BROKER, CHARLES Fall is finally here...or so they say! The good news is, it does seem like the 100-degree days are a thing of the past. With hunting season in full swing and cooler weather on the horizon, this time of year is pretty hard to beat!...