Long Standing Sponsor of Henry’s Fork Foundation Days
Members of the Fay Ranches team recently returned from the Henry’s Fork Foundation-sponsored Henry’s Fork Days, held in the middle of June in Last Chance, Idaho. While these annual events coincide with the opening weekend of fly fishing on the fabled Harriman Ranch (Railroad Ranch) water, the real focus of the event is on raising […]
Montana Landscapes: Deep-Rooted Purpose of Supporting Agriculture
By Kimberly Lowry, Broker Associate, Licensed in MT After the snow melts and the grass begins to green, a renewed sense of optimism fills the air as newborn calves dot the Montana landscape each spring. Producers across the state consider their previous breeding decisions while busying themselves planning and preparing for the next calving season. […]
Northwest Lifestyle Feature | Lake Coeur d’Alene
A blog by John Anderson, Broker, Licensed in MT, ID Lake Coeur d’Alene is a paradise offering long summer days, cool evenings, dramatic sunsets, and endless recreation. Only 300 miles away from the hustle and bustle of Seattle, this gem is close enough to metropolitan areas for weekend getaways or long vacations. The lake is […]
Determining Ranch Value
A blog by Jerry Hicks, Principal Broker, Licensed in OR Each ranch is as unique as a fingerprint. Acreage, live waters (rivers, creeks, lakes), Timberland, farm ground, location, efficiency, aesthetics, irrigation, recreational assets, and timing are just a few of the dimensions that come together to determine value! These are just some of the characteristics […]
Tax Benefits of Wyoming
A blog by Neil Bangs, Sales Associate, Licensed in WY Whether you are in the land market for a working ranch, recreational ranch, second home, or personal residence, there are certain criteria that must be considered before you make your decision. We have always heard the old saying location, location, location when it comes to […]
Good Fences Make Good Neighbors
An article written by Rick Kusel, published in Volume 4 of the Land Investor Jean-Jacques Rousseau said, “The first man who, having fenced in a piece of land, said “This is mine,” and found people naive enough to believe him, that man was the true founder of civil society.” Growing up with my grandparents on […]
Landowners Work Together To Protect Montana’s Yellowstone River
A blog by James Esperti, Partner, Sales Associate, Licensed in MT, WY, ID We just received exciting news for the 5,556± acre Engwis Ranch and surrounding landowners: the threat of a neighboring wind farm has been mitigated! Local landowners worked together and were successful in getting a preliminary injunction placed on Pattern Energy and their […]
The Art of Fly Tying | Montana Trout Fly Fishing
A blog by RJ Patterson, Ranch Sales, Licensed in MT, ID I love fly fishing for trout in the Montana rivers. As winter drags on and the snow piles up, I often find myself at the fly-tying bench dreaming of the warmth that spring brings and the hatches that come along with it. I was […]
Bend Oregon Fishing Trip | Priceless Family Memories
A blog by Jesica Hicks, Licensed in OR FAMILY | Our staff and agents are not only avid outdoorsmen and women, we are also dedicated family men and women who love to spend time on the land and build memories with our families. We understand the value of working and playing outdoors with loved ones […]
Pricing Land
By Greg Fay, Founder/Broker, Fay Ranches & Jeff Boswell, Partner/Broker, Republic Ranches How much should I ask? Who do I talk to? What should my strategy be? One of the most challenging aspects of selling your land is knowing how to price it. The process of selling land is more often derailed by poor pricing […]
The Best of Both Worlds: Elkhorn Ranch in the Gallatin Valley
A blog by James Esperti, Partner, Sales Associate, Licensed in WA, WY, ID The Elkhorn Ranch is a unique offering in the blossoming community of Bozeman, MT. The property consists of 443± acres, positioned a short 20-minute drive from the vibrant university town. Over the past few years, the Gallatin Valley has gained notoriety for […]
For An Investment-Minded Buyer the Whistle of the Wind Can Mean Big Dollars!
A blog by Kimberly Lowry, Broker Associate, Licensed in MT Over the past few years there has been a growing emphasis on taking environmentally friendly measures as individuals, a society, and a nation. Without having a crystal ball, if one could predict the future for the production of energy to meet the growing demand, it […]
Life in the Beartooth Mountains: Fishtail, Montana
By Kimberly Lowry, Broker Associate, Licensed in MT Fishtail, Montana, is a classic rural Montana town complete with an eclectic little general store with a variety of goods and sundries, a cowboy bar and supper club to suit almost every insatiable appetite, and a coffee house that has provided what locals and visitors alike refer […]
Rockin 99 Ranch: A Bird Hunt for the Books
A Video Blog by Vinny Delgado, Sales Associate, Licensed in MT Spring 2020 update: Rockin 99 Ranch boasts an extremely productive agricultural operation, and as an avid outdoorsman, the more time I spend on Rockin 99 Ranch, the more I am impressed by its sporting attributes and all the room on the ranch to roam. […]
The Telltale Signs of Fall in Oregon
By Jerry Hicks, Principal Broker, Licensed in OR Today, as I head to my office with the windshield defroster on high, I park near a tree glistening with bright yellow, red, and orange leaves. As I step out into the cold autumnal morning air, I probe in my pocket for my office keys and instead […]
Oregon Fly Fishing
Oregon is often overlooked when it comes to fly fishing, but this diverse state has a wealth of fly fishing streams and lakes. Some even say that Oregon has the best year-round fly fishing in the United States. The Deschutes River and it’s tributaries are well known both for its incredible angling for native redside […]
Opportunities in Montana’s Ruby River Valley
The Ruby River begins in the high elevations of the Gravelly and Snowcrest Mountain Ranges of southwest Montana and flows for approximately 76 miles before it confluences with the Beaverhead River about two miles upstream from Twin Bridges. In the town of Twin Bridges, the Beaverhead and Big Hole confluence to form the Jefferson River. […]
National Geographic Films “Yellowstone Live” on the Yellowstone Basin Ranch
The owners of Yellowstone Basin Ranch were honored National Geographic chose the ranch as part of their base of operations while filming the much anticipated 4-day television event, “Yellowstone Live.” The Yellowstone Basin Ranch is located under ten minutes from West Yellowstone, Montana – home to the famed west entrance to Yellowstone National Park. The […]
We Play Well With Others
At Fay Ranches and Republic Ranches, we invite competent land professionals from other offices to promote our listings to their clients. We’ve learned that our success as a brokerage is directly linked to the strength of our team and extended network. It’s in our seller’s best interest for us to build quality relationships with brokers […]
New Mexico: A Blend Of Landscape, Sport And Culture
The land, color, and skies of New Mexico, combined with its outdoor recreation opportunities, culture, people, history, and arts, attract ranchland investors to this most unique mountain state, long known as The Land of Enchantment. New Mexico, the fifth largest state, is long on landscapes that range from vast deserts to open mesas to snowcapped […]
An Overview Of Texas Crop Production
For the farmers, ranchers, and investors out there who are interested in purchasing property in the Lone Star State, knowledge of crop production and market trends of that production plays an important factor in judging what land to buy and where. Landowners are dealing with a greater number of issues in the 21st century than […]