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Archives for February 2026

Spring is almost here…

February 27, 2026 by chorton Leave a Comment

“Beautiful Texas home surrounded by spring blooms, representing the active spring real estate market in Stephenville. Preferred Properties of Texas helps buyers and sellers make confident moves this season.”

Spring Into Action: Your Guide to Buying or Selling a Home This Spring Spring is fast approaching in Texas, bringing longer days, warmer weather, and fresh beginnings. It’s also one of the most active times of year in real estate. Whether you’re searching for your … [Read more...]

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Capital Markets, A New Normal, and Why Real Estate Still Wins in the Cross Timbers

February 25, 2026 by chorton Leave a Comment

A Preferred Properties of Texas blog discussing the new investment landscape, portfolio diversification, and the continued value of Texas land, homes, and real estate in a more complex financial world.

Capital Markets, A New Normal, and Why Real Estate Still Wins in the Cross Timbers For decades, real estate has been one of the most reliable cornerstones of American wealth. Land, homes, ranches, and commercial property have long been the backbone of family … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Education, Finance, granbury real estate, Investing, Mortgage, Moving to Bluff Dale, Moving to Erath County, Moving to Granbury, Moving to Hico, moving to Stephenville, Real Estate, Real Estate Advice, Real Estate Agency, REAL ESTATE TOLAR, Stephenville Real Estate, texas real estate Tagged With: Cross Timbers real estate, Erath County real estate, home ownership Texas, land investment texas, long term investing, portfolio diversification, Preferred Properties of Texas, property investment strategy, ranch investment, real assets investing, real estate investing, Rural Land Investment, Stephenville real estate, texas land for sale, Texas real estate market

Why Early 2026 May Be a Strategic Time to Sell Land in Erath County

February 22, 2026 by chorton Leave a Comment

Case Horton, MS, GRI Owner/Broker

What the Erath County Land Market Is Signaling Right Now! As a broker working in Stephenville and across Erath County, I keep a close eye on early-year market activity.Although spring is usually the busiest time for ranch sales in Stephenville, the first quarter often … [Read more...]

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A Texas Landlord’s Guide to Using QuickBooks for Property Management

February 19, 2026 by chorton Leave a Comment

Preferred Properties of Texas explains how to set up QuickBooks for rental property accounting, owner statements, and property management bookkeeping in Central Texas.

QuickBooks for Property Management in Texas A Practical Setup Guide for Landlords and Small Portfolio Investors Across Erath County and Beyond QuickBooks may not be built as “property management software,” but for many Texas landlords and small-to-midsize … [Read more...]

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License or Land Deals: Where Should a Texas Investor Focus?

February 17, 2026 by chorton Leave a Comment

An in-depth guide explaining whether a real estate license is necessary to become a successful land investor in Texas and how to decide what’s right for your investing strategy.

Will a Real Estate License Help You as a Land Investor? A clear-eyed guide to deciding whether a real estate license helps or hurts your land investing goals. One of the most common questions new land investors ask is whether a real estate license is necessary to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Comanche Real Estate, Investing, Land Owner, Moving to Bluff Dale, Moving to Erath County, Moving to Granbury, Moving to Hico, Real Estate, Real Estate Advice, Real Estate Q & A, REAL ESTATE TOLAR, Stephenville Real Estate, texas real estate Tagged With: buying land in Texas, Cross Timbers real estate, do you need a real estate license, investment property Texas, land investing strategies, land investor tips, Preferred Properties of Texas, ranch investing, real estate investing Texas, real estate license pros and cons, rural land investing, rural property investment, Stephenville Texas real estate, Texas land buyers, Texas land investing

Fall In Love With Land

February 14, 2026 by chorton Leave a Comment

For many people, buying land is not a purely financial decision. It is emotional, deeply personal, and often surprisingly permanent. Unlike homes, which may be renovated, replaced, or sold as lifestyles change, land tends to create a lasting bond. People fall in love with … [Read more...]

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