Layne’s roots trace back to eastern New Mexico, and he spent his formative years working and hunting on his family’s ranch in south Texas. Initially, he pursued a football scholarship at Southern Methodist University, later transferring to Texas Tech University to continue his athletic journey while earning degrees in finance and real estate.
Post-graduation, Layne returned to Dallas, launching his career in the steakhouse franchise business, covering Texas and surrounding states. However, a shift in his professional trajectory led him into the insurance industry in the Dallas area for several years. In 2006, Layne followed his passion for ranch real estate, making a return to his initial love.
Currently residing in Dallas with his wife, Sonya, Layne’s affinity for the ranching lifestyle stems from his upbringing. In addition to his family’s ranch, he gained valuable experience on large farms in eastern New Mexico during high school and college. Leisure moments will find Layne indulging in his love for golf and hunting, often enjoying these activities with his sons.
Tyler lives and ranches five miles outside of Montgomery, TX. Graduating from Texas Tech University with his degree in Wildlife and Fisheries management, Tyler has had professional and entrepreneurial experience in hunting operations, timber valuation, cow/calf and yearling operations, grass-fed beef production, and land-use planning. His wife Amy, and their four children have passionately pursued showing ranch horses and commercial cattle, and are actively involved in their local church and world missions. Tyler began selling farms and ranches alongside his father in 1998, and attributes his passion and success in the business to his time spent with the family’s farm and ranch real estate brokerage business. Tyler previously served as President of the Texas Land Brokers Network, and is also an affiliated member of RLI, TSCRA, MCBIA, and TALB. A proud fifth-generation Texan, Tyler holds the legacy of land ownership in the highest regard.
Broker Insight
There’s never been a better time to sell your farm or ranch, and here’s why: Low inventory levels combined with a large number of eager buyers are resulting in increased demand for premium recreational, operating, and hybrid ranches across the state.
Now is the time to make a move.
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Shady Oaks Ranch presents a unique opportunity to own a small ranch with estate qualities. The property features 44± acres in the center of the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex. This property offers a blank slate to build your dream home in a private setting while in a dynamic growth corridor. A single acreage of this size is almost impossible to find in the Flower Mound area. Covered in large oak trees and rolling Coastal Bermuda fields, the setting feels like a private getaway while being very centrally located. Cross Timbers Road, or Farm-to-Market Road 1171, runs the entire southern boundary of the ranch and a major east-west route through Flower Mound and Lusk Lane runs along the eastern boundary.
Currently, the ranch is utilized to run a cow-calf operation. There is one lovely pond and a small barn for storing equipment. The property qualifies for agriculture tax status with the current use and operation. The location of this property puts it in the bullseye of current growth in the DFW Metroplex. The Flower Mound area is experiencing tremendous growth, which should continue to increase the ranch's investment potential. The ranch has a remarkable setting for a new homeowner to create a one-of-a-kind private estate, with the long-term investment potential tough to replicate.
3,300± acres in San Saba and Mills County. Includes 70,000+ pecan trees, all equipment, 15 miles of Colorado River frontage, 5,000+ acre-feet of water rights, numerous ponds, houses, and barns.
Exceptional location and opportunity for multiple uses on 42± acres. Mostly open pastureland with 1,460± feet of frontage on Highway 79. Just 1.4 miles north of the Highway 7 intersection in Marquez.
954± acres of rolling pastureland and scattered woods overlooking the Navasota River valley northeast of Marquez. Long county road frontage, scattered oilfield, two spring-fed creeks, and river frontage.
The Lower K Ranch is 283± acres with necessary utilities and multiple water sources near Mineral Wells, Texas. The diverse terrain incorporates agricultural and recreational functions that support various uses.
The K6 Ranch is a refined 586± acre estate near Mineral Wells, Texas. The agricultural and recreational functions tastefully incorporate multiple residences, resort-style amenities, equestrian facilities, and diverse water resources.
