A Practical Guide for Rural Property Owners Across the Cross Timbers and Beyond Wildfires are not just a seasonal concern in Texas. Across Erath County and throughout Bosque, Hamilton, Palo Pinto, Parker, Hood, Comanche, and the surrounding counties, dry conditions, … [Read more...]
What To Do If You Discover Squatters on a Property You Own: A Texas Property Owner’s Guide
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...]
Insurance & Liability Nightmares: What Keeps Homeowners Up at Night.
Protect Your Texas Home from Real-Life Frights This Halloween From slippery sidewalks to spooky decorations gone wrong, learn how to guard your property and your peace of mind with insurance and safety tips from Preferred Properties of Texas. October brings crisp air, … [Read more...]
How to Restore Land After a Flood
After the Flooding. Cross Timbers Edition — Updated October 27, 2025 From Stephenville to Granbury, Comanche, Hamilton, and the ranchland in between, 2025 has been a wake-up call. Heavy rains and flash flooding reminded us how quickly water can reshape property here in … [Read more...]
Three Ways to protect wildlife during a controlled burn on your land
Prescribed Burns in Texas: How to Protect Your Land and Local Wildlife Land ownership comes with many responsibilities. Depending on where you live in Texas, the type of land you own, and how you use it, prescribed burning may be one of those responsibilities. Prescribed … [Read more...]
