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Owning a ranch in the breathtaking state of Colorado may feel like a dream as tall as the Rocky Mountains. However, what if we told you buying your own Colorado hunting ranch, cattle ranch, horse property, or fly fishing property in Colorado might be easier and more attainable than you think? Ranches for sale in Colorado can offer diverse landscapes of arid deserts, massive canyonlands, lush river corridors, and towering snow-capped Rocky Mountains. Many Colorado ranches are also close to world-class ski resorts, entertainment, and fine dining.

Caring for wildlife is good for game herds and good for ranches
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February 27, 2024

Caring for wildlife is good for game herds and good for ranches

Large western ranches are more than just fenced-off livestock operations. Ranchers are stewards of some of the most important game habitat in the country.  Big spreads in the Rockies – including some ranches for sale now – serve to safeguard important year-round range. Mule deer, elk and pronghorn don’t honor property lines or political boundaries.... Read more »

Ranch real estate fencing isn’t just a livestock issue
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February 13, 2024

Ranch real estate fencing isn’t just a livestock issue

At first blush, ranch real estate owners in the West may not consider fencing to be worrisome issue. But for many ranchers, including ranches for sale, fencing is a primary focus for several reasons.  First, fences are vital to any swath of ranch property involving livestock. It’s a simple proposition when you consider things like... Read more »

Ranch real estate market remains red hot
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December 8, 2023

Ranch real estate market remains red hot

Higher mortgage interest rates are slowing overall real estate sales growth across the country. But one pillar in the market isn’t slowing down at all: high-end ranch real estate is still a hot commodity. “Overall, demand remains extremely high for high-end ranch property,” says Hunter Harrigan of Harrigan Land Company. “There is still an abundance... Read more »

Readying your ranch for the holidays
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November 27, 2023

Readying your ranch for the holidays

There’s nothing wrong with getting into the holiday spirit if you own ranch real estate. Decorating for the holidays is a good way to foment goodwill among your local community. It’s also a great way to showcase your ranch to prospective buyers. Often, large ranches, particularly legacy ranches, are sources of pride among locals. Working... Read more »

Fall fishing can be great on Colorado ranches
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October 17, 2023

Fall fishing can be great on Colorado ranches

While many ranch real estate owners and investors have their eyes on wildlife assets for potential hunting during the fall months, savvy Colorado landowners and potential buyers are keeping an eye on the trout water that flows through ranch property.  Fall is perhaps the best time of the year to fish private water in the... Read more »

Landowner tags add value to ranch real estate
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September 12, 2023

Landowner tags add value to ranch real estate

Owners of significant acreage in big-game country across the West can collect a very real benefit each and every hunting season in the form of landowner hunting tags.  As owners of large swaths of ranch real estate, ranch owners contribute greatly to the overall health of big-game herds. While some believe that “landowner tags” are... Read more »

Land banking: investing in ranch property to safely park money
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July 29, 2023

Land banking: investing in ranch property to safely park money

With an ever-more volatile stock market where progress graphs look a lot like a sketchy EKG readout, finding dependable places to park money without risking it is getting more and more difficult. But one strategy remains solid, even if it’s not exactly flashy: land banking.  What is land banking? Land banking is exactly what it... Read more »

Spring is a great time to sell ranch property
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April 20, 2023

Spring is a great time to sell ranch property

For ranch owners and investors interested in selling, there’s no time like the present. Spring is the best time of year to sell ranches and farms. Buyers are motivated. Real estate markets are coming out of the winter doldrums, and prices are generally on the upswing. What’s more, the weather is better, allowing more people... Read more »

Four ways you can be taxed on the sale of your ranch
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March 13, 2023

Four ways you can be taxed on the sale of your ranch

Yup, it’s tax season.  If you sold your ranch in 2022, now’s the time to work with your tax advisor to help you preserve as much of your sales proceeds as possible and avoid steep tax penalties when you file with the IRS.  And there’s some good news — there are several perfectly legal and... Read more »

Why ownership structure is important for ranch buyers
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March 3, 2023

Why ownership structure is important for ranch buyers

Owning a ranch is a serious commitment, both in terms of time and financial resources. It’s important to make sure your ranch ownership structure is conducive to the goals you hope to achieve by buying and owning ranch property.  First, there’s a lot to consider when you buy ranch property. From a simple investment to... Read more »

Four determining factors for pricing your ranch
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December 12, 2022

Four determining factors for pricing your ranch

Both ranchers looking to sell and investors looking to buy should consider several factors when determining the value of ranch property. Those factors go beyond the head-count for livestock or the acreage needed for a productive hay crop. The business end of owning ranch property is much more complex today, and both buyers and sellers... Read more »

Luxury Ranches for Sale That You’ve Got to See
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October 16, 2020

Luxury Ranches for Sale That You’ve Got to See

When it comes to finding luxury ranches for sale, you’ve come to the right place at Harrigan Land. These exclusive ranch properties offer up the best in ranch lifestyle with plenty of luxurious amenities and features. Our signature ranches for sale bring you exceptionally high-quality fishing properties, hunting ranches, and large ranch estates. Whether you... Read more »

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