Ranch Insights and Expertise
The Value of Conservation Out West | A Legacy of Stewardship
March 12, 2025
Ranchers across the American West have been given a unique opportunity… not only to work the land, but to also conserve and protect it for future generations. By embracing conservation as a core tenet of ranch ownership, these stewards of the land have realize...
The Colorado Monarch
March 5, 2025
As featured on Huntin’ Fool, Seth Craft details how he may have shattered the Colorado state record for a mule deer taken with a bow. In his own words; “It was about the work, the grit, and the connection to the wild… the monarch wasn’t just ...
How E-Plus is changing the Game for Elk Hunting in New Mexico
March 4, 2025
If you are already a landowner in New Mexico or are thinking of becoming a New Mexico Ranch owner, understanding E-Plus and its impact on Hunting Elk is crucial. EPLUS in New Mexico is significantly impacting Elk Hunting in the state in several ways, from the di...
M4 Ranch Group at the National Land Conference | Land Broker Insider Podcast
February 28, 2025
Kasey Mock from the Land Broker Insider podcast, sits down with Dan Murphy, Seth Craft and Jake Murphy to discuss their business philosophy, operational practices, market insights, and challenges. Held at the National Land Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, the...
Why work with an Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) when Buying Land?
February 12, 2025
Buying Land isn’t like buying a house or property, it’s an entirely different process with its own unique differentiators, challenges and nuances. There is a lot to consider, from water rights and zoning laws to conservation easements and access issu...
Why I Love the Freedom of Western Ranch Life
February 4, 2025
Broker Spotlight – Seth Craft Our own Seth Craft, opens up about why he loves the Freedom of the Western Ranch Life… “this life is an investment, not just in land or livestock, but in the soul”. Read on to learn more… Why Own A Ranch/Wh...
The Power of Arbitrage in Real Estate
January 23, 2025
Eight years ago, I sold a property to two buyers from Illinois. During the transaction, one of their close friends casually mentioned that he grew his business through arbitrage in real estate. At the time, I didn’t fully understand what he meant. But I’ve a...
An Exciting New Chapter in REALTORS® Land Institute Leadership
January 10, 2025
Dan Murphy, ALC elected 2025 National President When an organization as prestigious as the Realtor Land Institute entrusts its future to a new National President, it’s more than a change in title. It’s a testament to a shared vision, professional exc...
How the High Alpine Mountain West was Deeded
December 20, 2024
The history of the west is well known on the frontier side; stories of legends, outlaws and pioneers are depicted from movies to books, telling tales of the western frontier. However, the one element so many people have missed and overlooked is how the West was ...
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