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Landowners in Erath County Are Rethinking Strategy for 2026 and Here’s Why

January 28, 2026 by chorton Leave a Comment

What Erath County landowners should know about the 2026 land market, including pricing strategy, water value, access, and long-term land planning in the Cross Timbers region.

From Water to Access: What Really Mattered in the 2025 Land Market and What It Means for 2026 The land market across Erath County and the Cross Timbers didn’t simply cool off or heat up in 2025. It matured. Buyers became more disciplined. Sellers became more strategic. … [Read more...]

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Financing Land Purchases: Why Year-End Is the Smartest Time for First-Time Buyers

December 18, 2025 by chorton Leave a Comment

Informational blog explaining why year-end is a strategic time to finance land purchases, featuring loan types, tax benefits, and buyer preparation advice.

Financing Land Purchases: Year-End Lending Tips for First-Time Buyers Take advantage of seasonal lending incentives, motivated sellers, and financial benefits before the year closes. As the final weeks of the year approach, many first-time land buyers start weighing … [Read more...]

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The Gift of Land — Stories of Ranches, Farms, and Texas Roots

November 18, 2025 by chorton Leave a Comment

Where Gratitude Grows: The Legacy and Promise of Texas Land From Erath to Comanche and Hamilton Counties, families are rediscovering the beauty, purpose, and lasting value of the land they call home. In Texas, land has always been more than soil and fences — it’s the … [Read more...]

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The View from Here: Wind, Solar, and the Future of Texas Land Values

September 4, 2025 by chorton Leave a Comment

Cows are grazing next to solar panels in a rural part of Texas. At Preferred Properties of Texas, we’ve spent over 30 years helping landowners understand how energy projects like this can impact land value across the Cross Timbers region.

Energy Projects vs. Property Value in the Cross Timbers Region We break down recent research, landowner feedback, and expert insight from over 30 years of real estate experience in Stephenville and beyond. What Landowners & Buyers Need … [Read more...]

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