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Why More Buyers Are Relocating to Stephenville, Texas for Land, Ranches, and Rural Living in 2026

May 26, 2026 by Case Horton Leave a Comment

Educational article for Texas land buyers covering surface water rights, groundwater law, conservation districts, drainage rules, and how water access affects ranch and rural property purchases.

Why More Buyers Are Relocating to Stephenville, Texas for Land, Ranches, and Rural Living in 2026 Over the last several years, Stephenville and Erath County have quietly become one of the most sought-after rural real estate markets in North Central Texas, with a range of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Buying a home, Land for Sale, Real Estate Advice Tagged With: buying a home, Cross Timbers real estate, erath county, first time home buyer, home for sale, Homes for sale Stephenville TX, Preferred Properties of Texas, stephenville tx, texas ranch land for sale

How to Say Goodbye to Renting and Hello to Home Ownership

May 9, 2026 by Case Horton Leave a Comment

Preferred Properties of Texas - PPTX

Becoming a first-time homeowner takes a lot more than a desire to buy a house. It takes a lot of effort on your part to save up a down payment — which is usually a pretty good sized chunk of change — research neighborhoods, get pre-approved for a loan and other steps. … [Read more...]

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Erath County Land for Sale

April 13, 2026 by Case Horton Leave a Comment

Erath County Land for Sale | Case Horton – Cross Timbers Land Expert If you’re searching for land for sale in Erath County, Texas or across the Cross Timbers region, working with a true local expert matters. Case Horton, Owner/Broker of Preferred Properties of Texas, … [Read more...]

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How a Single Late Payment Can Derail Your Homebuying Plans

February 11, 2026 by chorton Leave a Comment

Educational real estate blog from Preferred Properties of Texas about protecting your credit score before buying a home.

Why One Missed Payment Hurts So Much Your payment history makes up the single largest portion of your credit score — around 35% of the total calculation. Here’s how this factor works: Lenders look at your history of paying bills on time across all accounts … [Read more...]

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Homeowners Insurance vs. Home Warranties: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

June 23, 2025 by chorton Leave a Comment

Protect Your Investment with the Right Coverage Strategy When buying a home, one of the most important decisions you'll make—beyond choosing the perfect property—is how to protect it. At Preferred Properties of Texas, we know this can feel overwhelming, especially with so … [Read more...]

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Navigating Home Insurance in Today’s Market—With Confidence and Local Support

June 19, 2025 by chorton Leave a Comment

Rising Insurance Costs? How You Can Protect Your Home and Move Forward with Confidence in Stephenville & Surrounding Areas We all know that prices for almost everything seem to be climbing lately. From groceries to gas, to home insurance — the numbers can feel … [Read more...]

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