East Texas ranches

Find Your Country Getaway on 51-Acre East Texas Shoemake Ranch

By Sarah Bennett / June 19, 2020 /

We’ve seen that the Dallas real estate market is doing just fine. And with more people working from home, it’s only natural to want a place to escape—enter East Texas country getaway Shoemake Ranch. If you’ve been dreaming of land spreadin’ out far and wide, look no further than this 51-acre property in East Texas. Rusty…

On SecondShelters.com: East Texas Ranch Roundup

By Amy Puchaty / July 27, 2018 /

Saddle up folks, it’s time for our luxury ranch roundup! This week we found three sweet East Texas ranches that are among the best on the market right now. From a nationally renowned Longhorn cattle operation in Mineola, to a picturesque farm with bass stocked lake in Brenham, to an equestrian ranch with a reputation for breeding…

Spring Bass Fishing in East Texas Means House Candy & Fat Fish

By Candy Evans / April 10, 2014 /

We’ve looked at a few ski areas recently (namely Aspen and Taos), but as the temperatures warm and ski season begins to wrap up, it’s time to return closer to home and talk about the really important stuff: bass fishing!

Ranch of the Week: Stunning Historical Landmark in Commerce, TX

By Kathryn Roan / April 4, 2014 /

This home is just so beautiful, so one-of-a-kind, I’m a bit at a loss for words. Built in 1914 by a prominent Commerce family, the John T. Knight home is a fully renovated masterpiece of charm and elegance. Mr. Knight was a big shot in this little town, serving as both the banker and the…

What Do People Want In Second Home Real Estate?

By Candy Evans / November 3, 2010 /

Value and a pretty darn good view — beachfront or mountain — that’s what people generally want when they seek second home real estate. After all, that’s the whole point of buying a second home, getting out of Dodge and enjoying peace, quiet and nature. But one thing has changed since the real estate bubble…