In The News
Teaching Our Daughters to Hunt
By Jeff Boswell, Partner/Broker Associate at Republic Ranches Recently one of my three daughters came to me and told me how lucky I was that I never had a boy, so all of my girls learned to hunt and fish. I do not know if that is true, but they have all been thoroughly introduced […]
Strategies to Owning a Ranch from Afar: Absentee Ownership Should Not Be Overwhelming
By Ryan Bramlette, Sales Agent, Licensed in MT “A buyer needs to understand their goals and make a plan. Don’t go into it lost; know what you want and make it fun.” –Dan Durham, Co-Owner of Ranches Resources Many of our clients at Fay Ranches are absentee buyers looking to satisfy a lifelong dream of […]
Raising Kids and Cattle
By Kimberly Lowry, Ranch Sales, Licensed in MT For my family, raising kids and cattle go hand in hand. My kids were born on a cattle ranch surrounded by livestock and were wheeled out amongst the cows during calving in baby joggers before they could walk by my side to check on the herd. Raising […]
Purchasing a Ranch in New Mexico
By Rik Thompson, Broker Associate, Republic Ranches, LLC You’ve worked hard, perhaps built a business, and been diligent about saving and investing your money for years. Maybe you are very fortunate and have benefited from an inheritance or some other type of windfall. However you got there, now you are at the point where you […]
The Dream of Owning Land for First-Time Buyers
By Mitchell Eads, Republic Ranches Sales Associate Have you dreamed of owning rural land, a place to conserve, cultivate, and enjoy? Whether a childhood dream, a recent aspiration, or if you are a savvy investor that wants to capitalize on the enjoyment and pride dividend that comes with owning a hard asset like land, the […]
Seven Simple Mistakes to Avoid When Planting a Food Plot
By Tallon Martin, Broker Associate of Republic Ranches Food plots are a great way to add diversity to your property and provide food all season long for wildlife. Once you know the basics and how to avoid simple mistakes, they are excellent management tools. If you want good results, you need to slow down and […]
Will 2020 Foreshadow a Boon in Rural Land Sales?
By Greg Fay, Founder/Broker, Fay Ranches, and Jeff Boswell of Republic Ranches Virus-related lockdowns, economic devastation, prolific government spending, and social unrest have ushered in the new decade. Significant changes are happening at lightning speed, and trying to make sense of how this all ends is difficult and so far a bit counterintuitive. For families across […]
Enjoy Both Seclusion and Accessibility | New Mexico and Colorado
By Jim Vidamour, Fay Ranches Principal Broker, Licensed in New Mexico and Colorado It is hard to deny that the recent pandemic has accelerated a trend that began a few years ago. The desire to own a refuge away from urban population density has intensified and is readily apparent in the sharp increase in ranch […]
The Methow Valley, Washington’s Recreation Destination
Details courtesy of The Cascade Loop Extending from Pateros to the crest of the North Cascades, the Methow Valley is Washington state’s eclectic mix of Wild West and thriving arts culture, and home to a whole lot of lodging and activities. Dedicated fishermen from around the world come to Pateros at the confluence of the […]
Regional Feature | Madison Valley, Montana | Small Towns With Rural Values
Lewis and Clark crossed this scenic valley of majestic mountain ranges and the fabled Madison River in 1805, but not until 1864, shortly after gold was first discovered in the valley, did Madison County become part of Montana Territory. Soon after, ranchers, farmers, and businessmen flocked to the area. There were three major stage lines […]
The Recreational Land Investment
While many investors choose to invest in ranches or unimproved ground, it is usually done based on the potential return on investment, whether it be a short-term profit or a long-term goal. Typically, these properties are purchased and operated on a commercial level for cattle, sheep, farming, etc. One of the newer and most popular […]
Great American Outdoors Act
By Alex Lovett-Woodsum, Fay Ranches Editor Image provided by Bonefish and Tarpon Trust On Tuesday, August 4th, President Trump signed landmark conservation legislation into law, declaring the Great American Outdoors Act, “…a very big deal. From an environmental standpoint — and just a beauty of our country standpoint — there hasn’t been anything like this […]
Timber In The Pacific Northwest
A video blog by Troy Dana-Designated Broker, Paul Valentine-Managing Broker, and Bryon Clarke-Broker, Fay Ranches Washington Agents. If you have ever given some thought to investing in timberlands, this video offers a brief summary of what to look for in a top-notch tree farm in the Pacific Northwest. Timberland investments offer more than economic returns, […]
Is Land the Great Insulator? | Interview with Eric O’Keefe and Greg Fay
An interview with Eric O’Keefe, Editor of The Land Report, and Greg Fay, Fay Ranches Founder Q: Regarding COVID-19, what do you see as the most impactful effect on the land industry? Eric O’Keefe: The importance of the keyword ‘home’ has been validated. Folks that thought about buying, but never pulled the trigger are now […]
More Than Just Horse Business, Black Rock Ranch
“Waking up in the morning to the smell of fresh pine and in the evening seeing some of the most beautiful sunsets. There is nothing else that can ever replace the special place that Black Rock Ranch is to me and my family.” -Owner of Black Rock Ranch. One day on this ranch, and we […]
Big Sky Virtual Town Hall | Fay Ranches’ Update on the Land Market
Fay Ranches Inc. represented the ranch brokerage and real estate industry on the May 4th, 2020 Big Sky Town Hall. Panelists included:Ryan Kunz (General Manager, Lone Mountain Ranch) Quin McNamara (General Manager, Hungry Moose Market and Deli) Andrew Robin (Marketing Manager, Hungry Moose Market and Deli) Greg Fay (Land Broker and Founder, Fay Ranches) […]
Doing What We Promise | Crockett National Bank
Preferred Partner, Volume 5 of the Land Investor We’re So Much More than Your Average Bank It’s about more than just buying land; it’s about investing in a legacy. That’s why we offer a concierge personal service approach to financing your ranch or rural property. Passionate about what we do, we’re a Texas-owned community bank fueled […]
Life on the Water | Fay Ranches Southeast
Back in January, I organized a fly fishing trip with my children’s school, to Tailwaters Lodge, where I recently represented the buyer, Bruce Cote. The lodge is just upriver from the Riverview Ranch on the South Holston River, which is a fantastic family compound available on an incredible stretch of water. The fishing trip provided […]
Fay Ranches’ 3rd Update on Covid-19 and How it Has Affected the Land Market
Coast To Coast Properties to Escape | Social Distance | Fay Ranches from Fay Ranches on Vimeo. I hope you are all doing well and are safely sheltering in a pleasant locale. I am sitting on the porch of our home on the ranch we have owned with partners for the past 25 years […]
Two World-Class Montana Ranches Become One
By Alex Lovett-Woodsum, Fay Ranches Editor It is unusual for two adjacent world-class ranches to come to market at the same time, but that is just what happened with the West Boulder Ranch and the Burnt Leather Ranch-Steen Place, nestled side-by-side at the base of the Absaroka Mountains in McLeod, Montana. Together, they comprise three […]
What is a Ranch Manager?
Consider this list of roles that might be found on a ranch. The Ranch Hand typically has a collection of duties, such as checking herds, fence building, some equipment operation, hand irrigation, mucking out stalls, and landscaping. This is a task-level worker. A Herdsman has specific skills that are only acquired with years of learning and doing. Purebred stock operations benefit most from […]
