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About La Tierra

Delivering exceptional land solutions to individuals, developers, home builders and commercial users.

Who we are

A professional land firm, built on trust

La Tierra is a professional land investment and development firm specializing in the Texas land market. We recognize the optionality of land ownership and strategically acquire land assets to deliver high-quality properties that meet market demand.

Based in Austin, Texas, we collaborate with all of our buyers and sellers while providing industry-leading service, knowledge and support. Our network of industry experts enables us to act quickly on uncertainties and resolve issues promptly — bridging the gap between acquisition and disposition.

Whether you're an individual buying land, a landowner looking to sell, a developer acquiring for your next project, or an investor searching for new opportunities, La Tierra is here to help you achieve your real estate goals.

Find Your Lot
Rolling Texas acreage stretching to the horizon
9,035
Acres Sold
11,757
Acres Purchased
411
Transactions
$132M
Total Sales
What guides us

Our principles

Knowledge

We proactively seek and share knowledge to enhance personal and organizational performance.

Integrity

We act with unwavering integrity and always do what is right.

Respect

We value our team members and constituents and treat everyone with honesty, dignity and respect.

Value

We relentlessly create value by leveraging our time, expertise and resources.

Adaptability

We are versatile and continually adapt to the evolving needs of society, our clients and organization.

Velocity

We maintain a high sense of urgency and always put our customers first.

The people

Meet our team

Extensive expertise in the local market, a deep passion for service, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results — guiding you through your entire real estate journey.

Isaac Valerio

Isaac Valerio

Sales Associate

Grew up in Costa Rica; associate's in Computer Science (UTD). Specializes in customer relationships and excellent client service.

isaac@latierratx.com
Rachael Holt

Rachael Holt

Chief Operating Officer

Oversees operations across La Tierra and parent company Downstream Investments. Law & political science degrees (Queensland); MPH, GWU.

Zach Cannon

Zach Cannon

Chief Financial Officer

Oversees accounting, reporting, treasury, investor relations and tax strategy. Austin native; BBA in Real Estate Finance, TCU.

zach@latierratx.com
Whit Roberts

Whit Roberts

Portfolio Operations Manager

Specializes in acquisition and development analysis — investment evaluation, due diligence and portfolio management. UT Austin, 2022.

whit@latierratx.com
Taylor Stanush

Taylor Stanush

Controller

CPA with seven years at EY Austin. Oversees cash management, insurance, process optimization and tax. Texas A&M (BA & MS).

taylor@latierratx.com
Caleb Barton

Caleb Barton

Acquisitions & Development Analyst

Eighth-generation Texan and Austin native serving buyers and sellers across the Hill Country, DFW, Houston, Bryan-College Station and Waco.

caleb@latierratx.com
Linda Zapata

Linda Zapata

Loan Servicing

Born in Mexico City, raised in Austin and fluent in English and Spanish. Passionate about helping clients achieve land ownership.

linda@latierratx.com
Brooks Willig

Brooks Willig

Managing Partner

Leads La Tierra Realty; previously responsible for new project originations, underwriting, financing and asset management. BBA in Accounting, SMU.

brooks@latierratx.com
Texas river valley land at the Brazos River

Let's find your land

We operate with full transparency and the highest standards, delivering exceptional properties, knowledge and service.

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