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"Land Whoa! Hot Markets Cool"
(Gilliland) No. 1890, Tierra Grande reprint, 2pp. (1/19/2009) |
 The general decline in economic activity in the aftermath of the financial meltdown threatens Texas land markets. Market observers predict sales volume will diminish, and prices will stagnate in the short term.
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Texas Land Market Developments, Third Quarter 2008
(Jacob, Singh & Gilliland) No. 1885, Technical report, 9pp. (1/16/2009) |
 Through 2007, Texas land prices soared to 224 percent of the 2002 price. That's a compound growth rate of 17 percent annually. Early 2008 reports indicated prices continued the upward trend but at a slower pace than 2002-07.
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"Sizzling Land"
(Singh & Pachchigar) No. 1868, Tierra Grande reprint, 3pp. (7/22/2008) |
 Statewide per-acre prices for Texas land rose to $2,190 in 2007, topping the $2,000 mark for the first time. Prices for small- to medium-sized properties climbed the most. Large acreage prices rose but at a much slower rate than in previous years, reflecting reduced interest in development properties. The size of tract per transaction dropped from 98 acres in 2006 to 80 acres in 2007.
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Texas Land Market Developments -- 2007
(Singh, Pachchigar & Gilliland) No. 1861, Technical report, 10pp. (6/17/2008) |
 While the averae size of properties sold in 2007 fell to a new low of 80 acres, prices rose 20 percent to $2,190. The market has a dearth of quality properties for sale, one reason volume has slowed. Although more leverage was noted in 2007, much of the market involves substantial percentages of cash.
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Texas Land Market Developments -- First Half 2007
(Pachchigar & Gilliland) No. 1851, Technical report, 8pp. (2/20/2008) |
 Sales volume dropped 31 percent in the first half of 2007, but prices rose 15 percent. The average property sold averaged 82 acres, a new low. There was a continuing interest in land as an investment. Some buyers immediately put purchased property back on the market.
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"The Price is Right"
(Pachchigar, Klassen & Gilliland) No. 1821, Tierra Grande reprint, 3pp. (7/23/2007) |
 Texas rural land prices increased 23 percent in 2006. The statewide price is $1,825 per acre. Volume of sales remained strong with 8,202 sales in 2006
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Texas Land Market Developments -- 2006
(Klassen & Gilliland) No. 1818, Reference, 10pp. (7/1/2007) |
 Texas land markets roared into uncharted territory in 2006 with buyers' insatiable demand for properties driving the statewide price per acre 23 percent higher that they were in 2005. Here is a region-by-region report.
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"The Sky's the Limit"
(Gilliland) No. 1799, Tierra Grande reprint, 3pp. (1/15/2007) |
 Texas land prices adjusted for inflation have soared to a record high of $1,681 per acre. Past market dynamics suggest that investors should pay a maximum of $1,200 per acre to avoid negative returns. However, current statistics suggest an upside potential for Texas land markets despite historically high prices.
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"Boom With a View"
(Klassen & Gilliland) No. 1795, Tierra Grande reprint, 2pp. (10/20/2006) |
 In 2005, Texas land prices set another record at $1,483 per acre. Texas land prices were up 16 percent from 2004 and 76 percent over 2000 prices. Nonagricultural demand continued to drive markets, and 2006 promises to be another banner year for Texas land markets
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Texas Land Market Developments -- 2005
(Klassen & Gilliland) No. 1788, Technical report, 10pp. (9/6/2006) |
 Demand for Texas recreational land and an influx of investment-driven buyers combined to propel the 2005 land market to a historic high. The price of an acre of Texas rural land rose by 16 percent to $1,483. It was the fourth consecutive double-digit percentage increase.
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"Jumpin' on the Land Wagon"
(Carciere & Gilliland) No. 1783, Tierra Grande reprint, 3pp. (7/13/2006) |
 Texas land has been a solid investment for the past decade.
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Texas Land Market Developments: First Half 2005
(McLain, Carciere & Gilliland) No. 1756, Technical report, 2pp. (11/4/2005) |
 Prices paid for Texas rural land continued to rise in the first six months of 2005. The weighted median price rose 11 percent from $1,238 to $1,379 per acre.
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"Texas Land Still a Bargain"
(Gilliland) No. 1753, Tierra Grande reprint, 3pp. (10/14/2005) |
 Land prices in the Lone Star State have been rising significantly for the past decade, but that doesn't mean buyers should steer clear of Texas properties.
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Texas Land Market Developments -- 2004
(Davis, Z., Carciere, Pettigrew & Gilliland) No. 1740, Technical report, 10pp. (8/22/2005) |
 Focusing on recreation and investment, Texas land buyers bid 2004 prices into the stratosphere. The price of an acre of rural Texas land soared 16 percent to $1,273.
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"Up, Up and Away: Rural Land Prices Soar"
(Davis, Z., Carciere, Pettigrew & Gilliland) No. 1732, Tierra Grande reprint (6/10/2005) |
 Texas land prices just keep rising, with no end in sight. Lack of appealing investment alternatives and widespread lust for recreational properties are fueling the ascent.
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"Fragmentation"
(Brewster) No. 1719, Tierra Grande reprint, 3pp. (4/15/2005) |
 Smaller pieces, bigger prices. That pretty much sums up the Texas rural land market these days.
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Texas Land Market Developments: Third Quarter 2004
(Pettigrew, Robertson & Gilliland) No. 1716, Technical report, 4pp. (2/16/2005) |
 Prices for Texas rural land jumped sharply through third quarter 2004 compared to the same time in 2003. The weighted median price rose 15 percent. In the Canadian Breaks land market area of the Panhanlde, prices increased more than 50 percent.
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Texas Land Market Developments: First Half 2004
(Pettigrew, Robertson & Gilliland) No. 1689, Technical report, 5pp. (10/15/2004) |
 Prices paid for Texas rural land jumped sharply in the first half of 2004 compared to 2003. The median price for an acre of Texas rural land hit $1,178 -- up 8 percent. This report looks at prices statewide on an area by area basis.
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Texas Rural Land Prices, 2003
(Cover, Robertson & Gilliland) No. 1676, Technical report, 7pp. (8/16/2004) |
 A review of Texas land prices in 2003
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"Westward Ho! Recreational Buyers Explore New Territory"
(Middleton & Gilliland) No. 1671, Tierra Grande reprint, 2pp. (4/20/2004) |
 Buyers prospecting for hunting properties are traveling to the Panhandle and Rolling Plains of West Texas to find the mother lode.
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