As land values plummeted during the Great Recession, Jay Ellis smelled opportunity. Although fewer properties were being traded and many markets had grown soft, recreational tracts, particularly those with significant water features, were retaining...

2012 has been a hallmark year for Jordan Winery. The Sonoma County landmark has celebrated its 40th anniversary with events and tastings in Miami, New York, Los Angeles, and Dallas. Those closer to the family know that the winery’s CEO, John Jordan,...

Great movies about landowners and their families have long been a staple of filmmakers. Gone With The Wind, Giant, and Shane immediately come to mind. Few in recent memory can equal the dream run The Descendants has enjoyed during the 2012 awards...