Vacation Homes 2014: Experts in Key Markets Say Second Homes Are Back (If You Have Cash)

By Joanna England | June 11, 2014 | Comments Off on Vacation Homes 2014: Experts in Key Markets Say Second Homes Are Back (If You Have Cash)

We’re here reporting from the Westin Oaks Galleria at the National Association of Real Estate Editors Houston conference where we’ve heard from some exceptional experts in second home and vacation real estate, including Natalie Binder of Telluride Rentals, Ben Jenkins of Land Advisors & Resort Solutions, and Matey Veissi, founder of Veissi & Associates. Each…

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Ranch of the Week: Grand Texas Country Home in Italy, TX

By Kathryn Roan | June 6, 2014 | Comments Off on Ranch of the Week: Grand Texas Country Home in Italy, TX

Well, looky here! Surely this charmer is someone’s dreamhome. Located within the magical one hour bubble from D/FW in Italy (pronounced It-LEE, if you’re a local), this stunning estate on 33 white-fenced acres is sure to please. If you haven’t visited yet, Italy is a lovely community with many ridiculously awesome horse farms and ranches,…

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Boot Ranch in Fredericksburg Completes 300-Person Pavilion, Tennis, Sport Courts and More

By Candy Evans | June 2, 2014 | Comments Off on Boot Ranch in Fredericksburg Completes 300-Person Pavilion, Tennis, Sport Courts and More

I continue to be amazed by the growth down at Boot Ranch, my favorite “home away from home” in the Texas Hill County.

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Breedin’ Shootin’ Boozin’: Championship Equestrian Ranch Just Minutes From Dallas, Boasts Professional Footing Laid By Industry Great Bob Kiser

By Briggs Freeman Sotheby's Int'l Realty | June 1, 2014 | Comments Off on Breedin’ Shootin’ Boozin’: Championship Equestrian Ranch Just Minutes From Dallas, Boasts Professional Footing Laid By Industry Great Bob Kiser

Located right in the heart of the region’s cutting, reining and quarter horse capital, sportsmen can live the quintessential Texas adventure at Celina Ranch, aka Kirk’s Rockin’ K, is the cat’s meow when it comes to luxury ranches. This baby comes complete with riding, training, shooting, showing and all the luxurious living you could desire…

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Ranch of the Week: Stunning Ranch Home in Mabank, TX

By Kathryn Roan | May 30, 2014 | Comments Off on Ranch of the Week: Stunning Ranch Home in Mabank, TX

If Mabank is the new Athens, then this house is the place to be. Located a mere 60 miles from Dallas, this is the perfect weekender, but is close enough to the city to commute if you need to. For the price of a typical subdivision home in Highland Park, you can have your own…

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Ranch of the Week: A True Texas Country Mansion

By Kathryn Roan | May 23, 2014 |

Wow, check this gorgeous place out. Sitting high on a hilltop with stunning views in all directions, the ranchtopia at 11812 County Road 1104 in Celina is a massive spared-no-expense masterpiece of Texas charm. Everything is bigger and better in Texas, and this 21.416 acre horse property is absolutely no exception.

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