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Archives for July 2021

Access and Easement 101 for Texas Land Buyers

July 21, 2021 by chorton Leave a Comment

what is an easement in real estate?

Mr. Mac and Mr. Cheese were neighbors and friends. Mr. Mac bought a piece of land adjacent to Mr. Cheese’s property. However, to get to his newly bought asset, Mr. Mac must pass through Mr. Cheese’s area. Being good neighbors and friends, they agreed verbally that Mac could … [Read more...]

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Is It A Good Idea To Go Over Asking Price?

July 16, 2021 by chorton Leave a Comment

how to determine offer price for a home?

It is important to consider the price of homes for sale when making an offer. You risk losing your offer if you offer too much and the bank might not value the home at the amount that you have offered. However, this does not mean that you should offer more than the asking … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Buying a home, Homes for Sale Tagged With: Blog, buying a home, buying homes, homes for sale, Homes for sale Stephenville TX, real estate

Suburbs or City Living?

July 14, 2021 by chorton Leave a Comment

(This is a revised version of our original blog from 2021) Back in July 2021, we at Preferred Properties of Texas posted a blog comparing city life and suburban living. That piece served as a solid primer. Now, in 2025, things have evolved, especially here in the Texas … [Read more...]

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The Ins and Outs of Water Rights in Texas

July 13, 2021 by chorton Leave a Comment

An in-depth guide explaining Texas water rights, including surface water, groundwater, the rule of capture, permitting through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and what land buyers should know before purchasing property in Texas.

What Texas landowners and buyers need to know about surface water, groundwater, permits, and the legal rules that shape property ownership. Updated January 2026. The Ins and Outs of Water Rights in Texas Water is one of Texas’s most valuable resources. It supports … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Land for Sale, Ranches for Sale Tagged With: buying land in Texas, farm and ranch water rights, groundwater conservation districts, groundwater law Texas, land for sale in texas, land ownership Texas, Preferred Properties of Texas, ranches for sale in texas, rule of capture Texas, rural property Texas, surface water rights Texas, TCEQ water rights, Texas land buying guide, Texas property water access, texas ranch land for sale, Texas ranch water, Texas real estate land, Texas water law, Texas water permits, texas water rights, Texas wells and water, water rights explained, water rights for landowners

Should We Sell?

July 13, 2021 by chorton Leave a Comment

should we sell our house now

Are you thinking of selling your house? Do not wait too long to sell your home. It is common for people to not plan to live in their first, second, or even third home for ever. However it can be difficult to know when it is time to sell. It can feel almost like you're … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Homes for Sale, Selling Your Home Tagged With: Blog, home for sale, Homes for sale Stephenville TX, real estate, selling homes

Why Getting a Real Estate Agent Helps For Home Sales And Purchases

July 12, 2021 by chorton Leave a Comment

real estate transactions

A person selling or buying a house may not be aware of all the work involved in these types of real estate transactions. These steps can be broken down into the following categories: Activities that are not yet on the list. Listing appointment presentation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Buying a home, Selling Your Home Tagged With: Blog, buying a home, first time home buyer, selling a home

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