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Winterizing Vacant Property in Texas: Protecting Your Investment Before Cold Weather Hits

January 22, 2026 by chorton Leave a Comment

Winterizing a vacant home or land in Texas to prevent frozen pipes, property damage, and costly winter repairs while protecting long-term real estate value with Preferred Properties of Texas.

If you have a property sitting empty this winter, a few smart steps now can prevent big headaches and expensive surprises later. Leaves have been falling, temperatures are flip-flopping, and winter in Texas is no joke on those pipes. For owners of vacant homes, … [Read more...]

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What To Do If You Discover Squatters on a Property You Own: A Texas Property Owner’s Guide

December 16, 2025 by chorton Leave a Comment

  Inheriting a home or land can be a blessing—but it can also come with unexpected challenges. One of the most stressful situations new property owners face is discovering squatters living in the home. Whether you’re planning to sell, renovate, or move into the … [Read more...]

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Granbury Ghosts & Legends: Haunted History of Hood County

October 21, 2025 by chorton Leave a Comment

Blog highlighting the haunted history of the Nutt House Hotel in Granbury, Texas, featuring ghost stories of former owner Mary Lou Watkins, lantern-lit tours, and how historic legends add charm and mystery to Hood County real estate, presented by Preferred Properties of Texas.

Walk the square after dark — the spirits of Granbury still whisper A look into haunted hotels, opera houses, local lore, and how ghost stories shape real estate allure in the Cross Timbers region As dusk settles over Hood County, a small crowd gathers at the Nutt House … [Read more...]

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Zombie Homes & Foreclosure Nightmares in Rural Texas

October 16, 2025 by chorton Leave a Comment

Vacant and foreclosed properties are haunting small towns across rural Texas—discover how Preferred Properties of Texas helps restore value, protect neighborhoods, and turn “zombie homes” into living investments.

Vacant and foreclosed properties are haunting small towns across rural Texas—discover how Preferred Properties of Texas helps restore value, protect neighborhoods, and turn “zombie homes” into living investments. Vacant, deteriorating houses—often called “zombie … [Read more...]

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