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T E X A S 2 0 1 6 | The LandReport 71 LANDREPORT.COM Take, for instance, Wendy Trahan. A native Houstonian, Wendy first happened upon Texas Grand Ranch last year, shortly after it came on the market. But she didn't show up as a buyer. She came as the branch manager of the Fidelity National Title in The Woodlands. "I wasn't looking to buy property," Wendy says. "I was at an event sale, working as the title company for Texas Grand Ranch. I saw the energy and the excitement in other clients who were buying property." The very next weekend, Wendy and husband Michael jumped in their car, drove up from The Woodlands, and took a look for themselves. "Michael liked the elevation of the lot. He liked the trees on the lot and immediately had a vision for what it could turn into. We're planning to build and relocate permanently. I work in The Woodlands, and we want to go to our property at Texas Grand Ranch to get away from it all," Wendy says. Having sat on both sides of the closing table — as a buyer herself and as an escrow agent for Fidelity National — this real estate professional has a unique perspective on Texas Grand Ranch. "I've worked with other developers from a title agent standpoint, and Patten Companies is wonderful to work with. I felt confident that they're going to take care of the project. I would most definitely recommend a Patten Companies property. I bought one!" Ranging in size from 2 acres to 5 acres, the homesites at Texas Grand Ranch include everything needed for turnkey construction — utilities, electricity, and connections to the community's private water system. A whole host of amenities is already in place. Not surprisingly, the great outdoors is their focus. Take, for instance, the 17-acre private park. Or the tree-lined nature trails that tie into the Sam Houston National Forest. In addition, there is a fishing pond, a playground, and picnic pavilions.