Grounded

Buying or selling land is about a lot more than signing a contract and showing up at the closing table.In this episode of the Grounded: A HomeLand Properties Roundtable Podcast, Kolby and Shera sit down with Casey from Hometown Title to talk about what really happens behind the scenes of a land transaction.From title commitments and complicated legal descriptions to rural land challenges, seller preparation and property fraud, there are often issues that buyers and sellers never see until they're already in the middle of a transaction.In this episode, we talk about:• Why every land transaction can be different• What title companies actually look for in a property• Title commitments, liens, judgments and easements• Why due diligence BEFORE listing a property matters• How title fraud and fake sellers are becoming increasingly sophisticated• Why vacant land can be particularly vulnerable to scams• The importance of title insurance• What sellers should know before signing a contract• Why communication between agents, title companies and clients matters• The emotional side of selling family land• Why the closing table isn't always as simple as signing paperwork• How being proactive can prevent problems laterWe also share some real-world stories—including a situation where someone attempted to sell property they didn't own and a decades-old ownership dispute that demonstrates why title research matters.At HomeLand Properties, we specialize in helping buyers and sellers navigate the unique challenges that come with land transactions. Our goal isn't simply to get a property under contract—it's to help our clients make it all the way to a successful closing.🎙️ *Grounded: A HomeLand Properties Roundtable Podcast*📍 HomeLand Properties | Land Specialists Since 1990#HomeLandProperties #LandForSale #LandRealEstate #TexasLand #RealEstate #LandInvesting #TitleCompany #RealEstateTips #RuralLand #BuyingLand #SellingLand

In this episode of Grounded, we sit down with Carey Johnson, owner and president of Northpoint Surveying, to explore what land surveying really involves—and why it matters more than most landowners realize.Carey shares his 20+ years of experience as a registered professional land surveyor in Texas, walking us through what happens from the moment a survey is requested to the final delivery. We dive into boundary determination, metes and bounds descriptions, old family land tracts, and why acreage and property lines almost always change when a modern survey is done. Along the way, Carey explains common misconceptions, the critical research that happens behind the scenes, and how surveys can uncover historical surprises, lost acreage, and even long-forgotten deeds.We also discuss:Why appraisal district maps often don’t match realityHow old deeds, moved creeks, and historic monuments affect boundariesThe balance between fieldwork and office research in surveyingHow modern technology (GPS, CAD, AI) fits into today’s surveying worldWhy landowners should get surveys even if they aren’t sellingThe future of surveying and why the industry needs more professionalsCarey also shares how he found surveying through what he calls “divine intervention,” his passion for land history, and why customer service and empathy matter just as much as technical expertise.Whether you’re a landowner, buyer, seller, agent, or simply curious about how land boundaries are established, this episode offers valuable insight into the profession that quite literally defines property.Hosted By:Mikayla Burris & Angela Smith - Homeland Properties AgentsOffice: 936-295-2500www.homelandprop.comGuest: Carey Johnson - Northpoint Survey | OwnerOffice: 936-900-9972www.npsurveying.com

Welcome back to another episode of Grounded. This week we have our Walker County Game Warden, Jake Noxon, joining us, as well as one of our brokers, Walker Powell and real estate agent, Mikayla Burris. Join us on this episode as we learn more about what a Game Warden does, how they help us, our community, and help protect the wildlife. We hope you can use this podcast as a resource for your real estate needs! Interested in a certain topic you’d like us to discuss? Email us at [email protected]. Website: https://homelandprop.com/Phone: 936-295-2500

Welcome back to another episode of Grounded. This week we have some friends from Texas A&M Forest Service with us, Josh Mizrany and Ben Plunkett, along with one of our real estate brokers, Chris Ashorn and real estate agent, Angela Smith. Join us on this episode as we learn more about howto be a good steward of the land, timber theft, their day to day roles, how these two got started in the forestry industry and more.Interested in learning more about Texas A&M ForestService and the services they offer?Check out their link here - https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/We hope you can use this podcast as a resource for your realestate needs! Interested in a certain topic you'd like us to discuss?Email us at [email protected]. Website: www.homelandproperties.comPhone: 936-295-2500

Welcome back to another episode of Grounded. This week we have Lone Star Forestry with us for their second debut on the podcast - Wayne and Joe Pfluger, along with one of our real estate agents, Meichell Arnold. This episode encapsulates all things related to prescribed burns. Join us in the field during this episode as Wayne and Joe take us through the burning process at Spellbottom Ranch in Walker County, TX!  Interested in learning more about Lone Star Forestry and the services they offer? Check out their link here - https://lsforestry.com/ We hope you can use this podcast as a resource for your realestate needs! Interested in a certain topic you'd like us to discuss?Email us at [email protected]. Website: www.homelandproperties.comPhone: 936-295-2500

Welcome back to Episode 16 of Grounded, a HomeLandProperties Roundtable Podcast. This week we have some of our friends, Josh Krupa, Andy Frazier, and Anthony Vaughan from Capital Farm Credit on the episode, as well as one of our real estate agents, Mikayla Burris. Join us as we learn more about Capital Farm Credit, how our relationship with them began, loans they service, areas covered, and more! Interested in learning more about Capital Farm Credit?Check out their website below- www.capitalfarmcredit.com We hope you can use this podcast as a resource for yourreal estate needs! Interested in a certain topic you'd like us to discuss? Let us know! Email us at [email protected]. Website: www.homelandproperties.com Phone: 936-295-2500

Welcome back to another episode of Grounded! This week's episode features our principal broker, Andy Flack and two of our real estate agents, Miller Cox and Chris Cherry. Join us on this week's episode as we discuss some of our featured properties at HomeLand, the variety of tracts we offer, ranging from small lots up to 1700+ acres! We have plenty of inventory with a range of sizes and uses to fit your property interest and needs. Don’t forget to check out our current inventory with the link below!www.HomeLandProperties.comOr give us a call at 936-295-2500 and we’d be happy to help you with any of your real estate needs!  Don't forget to like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode. We hope you can use this podcast as a resource for all of your real estate needs!

Welcome back to another episode of Grounded! This week's episode features one of our real estate agents, Miller Cox, HomeLand Support Staff, Jan Cox, and IFCO Seedling Rep, Jeff Cravey. Jeff describes the process for distributing seeds, stratification, and getting them to the clients, their partnership with Funga, and so much more. Join us on this week's episode as we learn more about IFCO! Interested in learning more about IFCO Seedlings? Check out their website – ifcoseedlings.com or you can reach out to Jeff Cravey at [email protected] don't forget to like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode. We hope you can use this podcast as a resource for all of your real estate needs!Interested in learning more about HomeLand Properties? Give us a call at 936-295-2500or check out our website - www.HomeLandProperties.com

Welcome back to another episode of Grounded, the first one of 2025! This week's episode features one of our real estate brokers, Walker Powell, and real estate agents, Miller Cox and Chris Cherry. From market changes, lessons learned, and investment opportunities, these professionals discuss their experience in the real estate world. What are these guys excited about as we enter 2025? Join us on this week's episode and don't forget to like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode. We are excited for what 2025 has ahead. We hope you can use this podcast as a resource for all of your real estate needs!

Welcome back to another episode of Grounded! Help us welcome some of our HomeLand ladies - Meichell Arnold, Niki de Soto, Brooke Hoot, and Audrey Spivey as we wrap up this year. They will be discussing some behind the scenes at the office, as well as how HomeLand Properties stands out from the rest of the crowd. Tune into our last episode of 2024 and stay tuned for the bloopers! We hope you can use this podcast as a resource for all of your real estate needs! We hope to see you in 2025.