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Rural property in the Brazos Valley
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Guides

Six plain-spoken guides to buying and selling rural property across Burleson, Brazos, and the surrounding Brazos Valley. I add them through the summer and fall.

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Financing

01

Barndominium Financing

How construction-to-permanent loans and the appraisal-comp hurdle work for a metal-built rural home.

On the shelf in September
02

Lake Property Buying

Lakefront versus lake-area at Lake Somerville, flowage easements, and the flood pool.

On the shelf in October

Land Systems

03

Ag Exemption

How the 1-d-1 open-space valuation works in Burleson County, and the April 30 deadline.

On the shelf in July
04

Well & Septic

What to test on a well, and what OSSF septic permitting takes before you close.

On the shelf in September

Land Use

05

Hunting Land

What to weigh buying hunting land here, from lease income to TPWD wildlife programs.

On the shelf in August
06

Horse Property

Fencing, pasture stocking, shade and water, and keeping an ag valuation with horses.

On the shelf in September

These guides are general information, not legal, tax, or lending advice. For your situation, talk to the county appraisal district, your attorney, or your lender.

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