Property Taxes
The 1-d-1 Agricultural Valuation, Explained
What the so-called ag exemption actually is, how land qualifies, and the rollback tax that catches buyers who change the use.
8 min read
Converting to a Wildlife Management Valuation
How land already under agricultural valuation can convert to wildlife management, what the seven practices are, and why it appeals to recreational owners.
7 min read
Buying Land
The Land Buyer's Due Diligence Checklist
The complete option-period checklist — access, water, minerals, boundaries, restrictions, floodplain and taxes — in the order it should be worked.
10 min read
Water: Wells, Rights and the Questions to Ask
Rule of capture, groundwater conservation districts, surface water rights, and how to evaluate a well before you buy.
7 min read
Mineral Rights and the Dominant Estate
Why the mineral estate is dominant, what surface use agreements do, and how severed minerals affect a recreational buyer.
6 min read
Selling Land
How to Sell Land in Texas Without Leaving Money on the Table
Why land pricing is not per-acre arithmetic, what actually markets a tract, and the timeline sellers should plan for.
8 min read