Posts Tagged ‘land facts’

How to house swap: You may have seen it in a movie, but do people really swap houses? Indeed, they do. House swapping can be a fascinating way to vacation, and here is a basic guide on the ins and outs of how to make it happen. Join the club: There are many organizations that set up home exchanges, and [...]; Posted in Miscellaneous |
Things to do at Canyon Lake: Canyon Lake, Texas is conveniently located 40 miles north of San Antonio and 25 miles west of New Braunfels and San Marcos. A Texas Hill Country treasure, this small town is known for the lake that shares its name. The lake boasts a surface area of 8,230 acres and 80 miles of shoreline. Here are [...]; Posted in Miscellaneous |
All about Boerne: A small town with an intriguing name, here’s what you need to know about Boerne, Texas. By the numbers: Boerne sits 30 miles northwest of San Antonio and has a population of around 10,000. The city covers a total of 6.1 square miles. Statistically, Boerne is grouped with the San Antonio-New Braunfels metropolitan area. Namesake: The town’s [...]; Posted in Acreage for Sale |
The history of College Station: A city that grew and developed alongside the university for which it is named, College Station, Texas is a wonderful place to call home. Here is a brief history of the unique Texas town. College Station’s beginning is inextricably tied to the founding of Texas’ first institution of higher education, Texas A&M, in 1876. The campus [...]; Posted in Miscellaneous |
Must visit: Natural Bridge Caverns: With so much to see and do in Texas, it’s easy to overlook some of the Lone Star State’s natural wonders. Located in the Hill Country town of New Braunfels, Natural Bridge Caverns should top your list of must-see places in Texas. Discovery and excavation: Discovered in March of 1960 by students from St. Mary’s University [...]; Posted in Miscellaneous |
What is Enchanted Rock?: If you’re unfamiliar with Enchanted Rock, keep reading for information about this natural wonder located in the heart of beautiful Texas Hill Country. Technically speaking: A geologist would tell you that Enchanted Rock is a large, pink granite pluton rock formation located in the Llano Uplift, which is about 15 miles north of Fredericksburg, Texas. The [...]; Posted in Recreational Land |
All about Messina Hof Winery: Texas Hill Country is famous for its wineries, and the Messina Hof Winery is one stop on the Texas Wine Trail you don’t want to miss. Origins: Located in Bryan, Texas, Messina Hof was established in 1977 by a married couple, Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo. Paul’s family traced its roots to Messina, Italy, while Merrill’s [...]; Posted in Hill Country |
August Weather in Texas: Reasons to live in Texas are innumerable with the weather being a frequent reason mentioned by locals and visitors alike. Texas’s climate varies widely from arid in the west to humid in the east. Texas weather can be just as diverse as the state itself. The eastern half of Texas is generally humid subtropical, with [...]; Posted in Miscellaneous |
Why golf lovers retire to Texas: A major reason for retiring in Texas is golf. Golfing communities in Texas can be found throughout the state. A big perk to retiring on a golf course is the proximity to restaurants, shops and other local amenities. The biggest perk, of course, is the love of the game, which originated in medieval Europe. Golf [...]; Posted in Golf Course Living |
Land Facts: Here are a few facts about land for you to consider. Land is the investment vehicle of choice for 2008 and 2009. According to the USDA, there are 2.2 billion acres in the United States. Of the total amount of land, 1.6 billion acres can be bought and sold. 97% of the United States is designated as rural [...]; Posted in Buying Land, How to Buy Land, Investment, Why Buy Land in Texas |