East Texas

Ranch of the Week: Le Belle Maison in Paris, TX

By Kathryn Roan / February 21, 2014 /

Because really, who doesn’t love Paris? If trans-atlantic travel just will not fit into your busy schedule, the gorgeous ranch at 632 County Road 43400 in Paris, Texas, just may be the perfect locale to get you and the family out of the hectic city. This property is so much more than a vacation home,…

From Oil and Gas to Farms and Ranches: Meet Guest Blogger Kathryn Roan

By Joanna England / January 9, 2014 /

Let’s give a warm welcome to Kathryn Roan, and Ebby Halliday Realtor with Texas Equestrian Properties. Roan, who was born in Midland, raised in Dallas, and has a background in oil and gas, is a horse-lover who lives in Poetry, TX. Find out more about this lovely gal on CandysDirt.com, and stay tuned right here…

From Oil And Gas to Farms And Ranches: Kathryn Roan Became a Realtor to Feed Her Passion For Horses

By Joanna England / January 9, 2014 /

Is there a more perfect last name for an equestrian than “Roan”? Seriously, we think Kathryn Roan, an Ebby Halliday Realtor with Texas Equestrian Properties, was made for this business. With only a year under her belt as a Realtor, Kathryn already has excellent perspective on the market.

You’ll be seeing more of Kathryn on SecondShelters.com, and occasionally on CandysDirt.com, too, as our farm and ranch correspondent. We’re thrilled to have this talented Realtor and horse-lover on our team.

Want to find out about this lovely gal? Our Q&A with Kathryn is after the jump!

Developers Should Keep a Close Eye on Conservation, Says Dallas Addison

By Joanna England / December 17, 2013 /

SecondShelters.com hosts contributor Dallas Addison today to talk about how conservation strategies should benefit all developments in the long run. For his article, Addison uses Cross Pines Ranch, a 40-lot conservation-oriented second home community in East Texas, as an example of how keeping an eye on conservation can help preserve Texas land. “While there is a powerful…

Conservation is The Key To Preserving Texas Land, as This East Texas Ranch Shows

By Dallas Addison / December 17, 2013 /

Ranches, cowboys, horses and cattle are Texas icons—just look at some of our professional sports teams. The Cowboys, Rangers, and Mavericks all harken back to the state’s historic roots. And remember famous “Southfork,” the site of many a double deal in the TV drama Dallas? It’s increasingly surrounded by development (and it’s a whole lot…