Monte is responsible for real estate brokerage in Texas, agricultural lending in Hall and Hall’s southern territory, and is active in Hall and Hall auctions in Texas and surrounding states. Raised on a combination farm and ranch, Monte has a broad knowledge of agricultural operations, agribusinesses, recreational property, and investment rural real estate with a keen understanding of capital markets. Prior to joining Hall and Hall, he was a part of the Agribusiness Finance Group of MetLife and served as President and CEO of MONY Agricultural Investment Advisers, Inc. until MONY was purchased in 2004. Monte holds a BS degree in Agricultural Economics with an emphasis in finance from Texas Tech University and attended graduate school at Texas A&M University.
A rare opportunity located in King County and the heart of the “big ranch” country of the Texas Rolling Plains, Water Canyon Ranch is a combination production ranch with excellent recreational appeal. The main ranch gate is located on the western boundary along a well-maintained gravel county road 1.5 miles from HWY 82. The west central portion of the ranch at approximately 1,800 feet of elevation is level to gently rolling with 200± acres of improved grass (WW B. Dahl Bluestem) planted on Class 2 soils and generally open areas of productive native range. As you move north, the property begins to form canyons draining to the South Wichita River. As you move west, the property drains to Newman Creek, which runs south to north through the eastern third of the ranch before leaving the property on the northern boundary at an elevation of 1,605’. The area surrounding Newman Creek has dense cedar and mesquite brush with rugged and steep bluffs rising from year-round deep pools on the creek bottom. The ranch is well-watered with a combination of dirt tanks, spring-fed pools along Newman Creek, and a rural water line serving eight troughs and the 2,853 sq. ft. stone ranch house. The owner has completed extensive brush management projects across the ranch with some areas reseeded to desirable native grasses. This area is well known for its trophy whitetail deer and large numbers of wild bobwhite quail, as well as large numbers of turkey, doves, and feral hogs. If you are looking for a high quality recreational ranch with a significant livestock production component, The Water Canyon Ranch deserves your attention.
Featuring 525± acres of well-drained land with a pecan orchard, pastures, and river frontage near Katy and Brookshire—offering excellent access, ag exemption, and strong long-term investment potential.
A rare turn-key production agriculture and recreational property in desirable Childress County, featuring a 10± acre bass lake, a mix of cropland and pasture, and excellent structural and livestock improvements.
Ideal turnkey lodge and game ranch in Stonewall County, featuring exotic game, a luxury barndominium, and a stunning variety of terrain just three hours from Dallas-Fort Worth.
A 550± acre central Texas ranch near Lockhart with 14 pastures, high and low fencing, three ponds, piped water servicing 14 troughs, native wildlife, electricity, and county water available, with investment potential.
985± acres with hilltop barndominium, party barn with commercial kitchen, pool, custom performance garage, gun bunker, seven water wells, established hunting infrastructure, and paved highway access. Partially high-fenced.
