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Enhanced Life Estate Deeds (aka Lady Bird Deeds)
A LBD is a deed that transfers a person’s (the “grantor”) interest to another (the “remainderman”) but reserves a life estate in favor of the grantor.
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Qualification for Agriculture and Wildlife Use Appraisal in Texas
By: Nicholas Kolbe M.S., Wildlife Consultant & Texas Ranch Sales Associate www.kolberanchesandwildlife.com Owning your own piece of land in the state of Texas has its benefits and can be very rewarding. With 97 percent of the state...
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For Some Texas Ranchers, They Get What They Give
It’s nice to walk out to your mailbox and get a good surprise for a change. “The first time a check showed up in the mail, I just thought, ‘What the devil is this?’ It was a complete surprise,’” remembers Texas cattle rancher Cary...
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Texas Mineral Owner’s Implied Right to Use the Surface
By Tiffany Dowell Lashmet | Texas Agriculture Law Blog | www.agrilife.org/texasaglaw One of the most surprising pieces of Texas oil and gas law may be the dominant estate rule. What does this rule mean and how does it impact surface and mineral owners in the state? ...
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Closing out 2018
As 2018 comes to a close at Texas Ranch Sales, I cannot help but reflect on the many blessings that have come our way this year. This has been a truly extraordinary year of growth for all facets of our business. Our marketing team has continually set new standards of...
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Meet the Broker
Sheldon Grothaus knows Texas Ranches. He grew up on one, he operates two, and he owns and runs two companies that specialize in helping clients improve, market, and purchase ranches. Born in San Antonio and raised on a small South Texas cattle ranch, Sheldon studied...
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Blue Mountain Ranch Article
It takes special passion and determination to create a true Gentleman’s Recreational Hunting Ranch. It also, of course, takes the right location. When Steve Robbins found his 2,280 acres of hunter’s paradise in Uvalde County 10 years ago, these two essential elements...
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HUNT – by Matti Warren
Growing up in the outdoor industry has been a blessing beyond words. It allowed me to grow a strong work ethic, incredible value for life, and a passion that can’t be taken away. I have always been surrounded by fellow outdoorsmen. Now in my life, I see how this...
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Spring Cleaning – Ranch Edition!
It is that wonderful time of year that the earth seems to be giving us a fresh start. Birds are building their nests, flowers are blooming, bees are buzzing, and grass is growing. It is also a time of year that a lot of people start spring cleaning. Spring...
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Lonehollow VIP Open Ranch Event
We had a great time networking at the Lonehollow VIP open ranch event! Mario Flores and the Soda Creek Band, along with the surprise guest, Gabe Garcia, put on an excellent show for us! We also got to enjoy a delicious BBQ spread! Thank you to everyone who came! And a...
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Cattle Ranching
Cattle Ranching by Sheldon Grothaus When people think of Texas, they think cattle. Cattle ranching is the very heart and backbone of Texas itself. The romance of sprawling cattle ranches are painted vividly throughout history. Even the “big...
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Buying A Ranch?
Buying A Ranch? Have you decided it is time to start looking for that ranch you have always wanted to own to create your lasting legacy and treasured moments with your children, family and friends? Searching for the perfect ranch is something that will take time and...
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