Brazos Valley Living·Guides
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Barndominium Financing
How construction-to-permanent loans and the appraisal-comp hurdle work for a metal-built rural home.
Read the guide →Lake Property Buying
Lakefront versus lake-area at Lake Somerville, flowage easements, and the flood pool.
Read the guide →Rural Land Loans
Raw versus improved land, down payment ranges, Farm Credit lenders, and USDA FSA farm loan programs.
Read the guide →Land Systems
Ag Exemption
How the 1-d-1 open-space valuation works in Burleson and Brazos counties, and the April 30 deadline.
Read the guide →Well & Septic
What to test on a well, and what OSSF septic permitting takes before you close.
Read the guide →Land Use
Hunting Land
What to weigh buying hunting land here, from lease income to TPWD wildlife programs.
Read the guide →Horse Property
Fencing, pasture stocking, shade and water, and keeping an ag valuation with horses.
Read the guide →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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