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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...]

Filed Under: Abandon Houses, Blog, Community, Education, First Time Home Buyer, Foreclosure, Land for Sale, Real Estate Advice, Selling Your Home, zombie homes Tagged With: abandoned house, abandoned houses, community revitalization, Cross Timbers homes, fixing foreclosed homes, foreclosure prevention, foreclosure texas, homeownership tips, housing market texas, PPTX, Preferred Properties of Texas, property investment, property restoration, real estate advice, real estate blog, rural property values, rural texas housing, Stephenville real estate, texas land sales, Texas real estate, zombie homes

Insurance & Liability Nightmares: What Keeps Homeowners Up at Night.

October 11, 2025 by chorton Leave a Comment

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...]

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Just Moved In? 30 Days to Feeling at Home in Texas

August 14, 2025 by chorton Leave a Comment

A happy couple getting moved into their new home surrounded by moving boxes symbolizing the excitement of homeownership in Texas. The Preferred Properties of TX (PPTX) logo appears on the wall, highlighting over 30 years of trusted real estate service in Stephenville, Erath County, and surrounding areas including Hood, Palo Pinto, Somervell, Bosque, Hamilton, Comanche, and Eastland. Keywords: Texas real estate, new homeowners, moving day, home buying, real estate in Stephenville, Preferred Properties of Texas, PPTX, home checklist, rental property management.

Congratulations on your new home in the great state of Texas! Here is A Practical Guide for New Homeowners – From Setting Up Utilities to Meeting the Neighbors and Everything in Between Whether you've planted roots in Stephenville or any of the surrounding … [Read more...]

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It’s a Buyer’s Market — Now Is the Time to Own Your Piece of Texas!

August 5, 2025 by chorton Leave a Comment

"Now is the perfect time to buy—it's a buyer's market! Preferred Properties of Texas, your trusted real estate agency for over 30 years, specializes in residential homes, land, farms, ranches, commercial properties, and rental property management. Serving the Cross Timbers area with expert care and local knowledge. Call us today at 254-965-7775 or visit PreferredPropertiesofTexas.com — The Preferred Way to Buy and Sell Real Estate in Texas."

Unlock Your Dream Home in Texas Today with Preferred Properties of Texas Real Estate Agency!   Hey, if you’ve ever felt like the housing market was moving too fast—or wondered if now is ever the right time to take the plunge—the answer is YES. We’re officially … [Read more...]

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Do I need Two Deeds, for Surface & for Mineral Rights?

July 21, 2025 by chorton Leave a Comment

do you need two deeds, one for surface rights and one for mineral right? At Preferred Properties of Texas, we can help you navigate through these crucial questions when buying and selling your properties. —serving Stephenville and the broader Cross Timbers region for over 30 years—we specialize in land, ranches, farms, residential and commercial listings, and rental property management. Contact us at 254‑965‑7775 to discover how our expertise can support your next property transaction.

Should Every Land Transaction in Texas Require Two Deeds—One for Surface Rights and One for Mineral Rights?     Understanding Surface vs. Mineral Rights in Texas Under Texas law, land ownership typically includes two separate estates: Surface estate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Deeds, Mineral Rights, Real Estate Advice, Surface Rights Tagged With: buying land in Texas, Cross Timbers geology, Cross Timbers land ownership, farm and ranch land Texas, land transaction best practices, mineral deed Texas, mineral rights due diligence, mineral rights law Texas, mineral rights Stephenville, oil and gas rights Texas, preferred properties Stephenville, selling land in Texas, severed mineral rights Texas, Stephenville real estate, surface estate vs mineral estate, surface use agreement Texas, Texas land legal tips, Texas land title search, Texas mineral rights, Texas surface rights

Live, Learn, and Thrive in the Heart of Stephenville ISD

June 30, 2025 by chorton Leave a Comment

🏫 Homes in the Right District Make a Lasting Difference Looking to move before school starts? Discover why families are choosing Stephenville, Texas for top-rated schools, short commutes, and affordable homes. Explore listings near Stephenville ISD and Tarleton State … [Read more...]

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