The Robbie Report: Texas Ranch and Land Are Hot
October 2nd, 2013 | by AR

The historic Robinson Ranch, one of Texas’ premier properties, includes 3,601 acres in the heart of Texas Hill Country. Listed by Harlan Ray and David Burgher for $25,999,200. Photos / Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Across the state, land prices are stabilizing and ranches are back on the radar for those looking to make an investment in Texas land.
Recently, one Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty Ranch and Land agent reported that he’s sold a record 16 ranch properties so far this year and has a growing list of clients looking for great properties within a 1 to 2 hour drive from Dallas-Fort Worth.
Year to date the Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty Ranch and Land division has closed more than $31.5 million in properties across Texas, a 179 percent increase over the same time last year. And with more than $118 million in listings, the time is right to invest in parcels that range from recreational ranches, to crop land and large cattle operations.
Today, Ranch and Land buyers are relying less on pickup trucks and more on a mobile phones or tablets to target their search for legacy properties rich in Texas tradition. The convenience of online sites such as Update Ranch & Land and ranch.briggsfreeman.com make it easy to see breathtaking photos and property details about beautiful spreads from the Piney Woods all the way to West Texas.
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty is Dallas’ luxury real estate leader, with more than 190 agents in five offices located throughout Dallas-Fort Worth and access to the global Sotheby’s network, including more than 11,000 agents in 600 offices worldwide. CEO Robbie Briggs independently owns and operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. For more information on escapes and second homes, ranch and land, and luxury homes in the Dallas-Fort Worth region and beyond, go to briggsfreeman.com.