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The rural land market continues to present fascinating dynamics for investors and landowners. The Texas A&M TRERC's 'Texas Rural Land Markets | First Quarter 2026' report, published today, shows Texas rural land prices climbed an impressive 6.02% year-over-year, reaching $5,246 per acre. This robust growth is evident even in regions like Williamson County, which is part of the broader Austin-Waco-Hill Country market, where land values have consistently shown strength. However, the report also indicates a shift towards smaller tract sizes, impacting total acres sold despite rising prices. How are these regional shifts influencing your land investment strategies? What trends are you observing in other Southern states, where markets like Alabama also saw significant gains, with land prices increasing 5.27% in 2025 to an average of $3,645 per acre, according to Alabama Ag Credit's latest guide? Source: Texas A&M TRERC Rural Land Markets | First Quarter 2026, published July 18, 2026. Available at: https://trerc.tamu.edu/rural-land/texas-rural-land-markets-first-quarter-2026/ Source: Alabama Ag Credit Alabama Land Pricing Guide, updated January 2026. Available at: https://www.alabamaagcredit.com/alabama-land-pricing-guide/ View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/linkedin/groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC Chair & CEO, ALEX +1 713.591.9902 · [email protected]