A practical guide for Texas ranch owners preparing for a possible 2026 sale. Learn how to make your ranch show-ready, organize key documents, and plan ahead with confidence.

Our hearts are heavy in the wake of the devastating floods that swept through the Hill Country this weekend. This tragedy has hit close to home, affecting not just the land we love, but also our friends, neighbors, and families across Central Texas and here in San [...]

An 800-acre ranch in Bandera County is on the market for $16 million.

The property is called Skull Creek Ranch and is being listed by West and Swope Ranches. Just shy of 10,000 square feet, the main home on the property was designed by San Antonio-based Overland Partners and overlooks a 10-acre lake on the property. 

At the heart of the property is a 9,744-square-foot lakefront estate, complete with oversized windows to take in the surrounding landscape

The Nimitz Lake Ranchette is more than just a picturesque piece of land; it is a gateway to myriad investment opportunities. Its prime location in Kerrville, with extensive waterfront and road frontage, combined with the region's thriving economy and ongoing development, positions it as a top-tier investment. Whether for residential, commercial, agricultural, or mixed-use development, the potential for substantial returns on investment is clear.

About 40 miles northeast of downtown Austin, a 245-acre rural property just came on the market a little more than a month ago that its broker, Louie Swope of San Antonio-based West and Swope Ranches, thinks is the "next to domino fall." 

Veteran SA ad agency executive going back to his ranch roots

May 22, 2023, 5:19pm CDT

Article by Scott Bailey

Link to full article: Veteran SA ad agency executive going back to his ranch roots - San Antonio Business Journal (bizjournals.com)

Longtime advertising executive Bill West is making a big move back to familiar territory.

After rustling up clients for more than three decades in the advertising industry, including a lengthy run as CEO of the TaylorWest Agency he founded in [...]

The San Antonio Business Journal's Residential Real Estate Awards are an annual celebration of the best and brightest in the industry. Recognizing outstanding achievements in various categories, this highlights individuals and teams that have made significant contributions to the local real estate market. Among the finalists in the Farm & [...]

"The Y.O. Ranch Headquarters tracts gives buyers the opportunity to experience the legacy and history of this iconic Texas ranch for generations to come," Swope said to MySA in an email. With great views, manageable sizes, and access to top-notch amenities, these tracts are perfect for those seeking a balance of adventure and luxury in their rural lifestyle."