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Tian Su

Assistant Research Scientist

Expert Bio

Before joining the Center full time in September 2023, Tian worked part time as a research intern while she earned her doctorate in agribusiness and managerial economics. She has a strong background in quantitative analysis, statistical modeling, and applied econometrics. Tian analyzes market trends in the state’s different land markets.

Latest Articles

Texas Rural Land Markets | Fourth Quarter 2024
Land Markets
9 minute read
Mar 06 2025

Texas Rural Land Markets | Fourth Quarter 2024

The Texas Rural Land Markets report contains an analysis of Texas land markets. The reported sales consist of a sample of verified transactions through fourth quarter 2024.

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Land Markets
8 minute read
Dec 09 2024

Texas Rural Land Markets | Third Quarter 2024

The Texas Rural Land Markets report contains an analysis of Texas land markets. The reported sales consist of a sample of verified transactions through third quarter 2024.

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Grassland with blooming bluebonnets in Texas, USA
Land Markets
9 minute read
Oct 19 2024

Texas Rural Land Markets | Second Quarter 2024

The Texas Rural Land Markets report contains an analysis of Texas land markets. The reported sales consist of a sample of verified transactions through second quarter 2024.

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Land Markets
3 minute read
Sep 23 2024

Ground Control

Most Influential Land Price Factors

Can credit market contractions lead to declines in rural land values? What about changes in household incomes or home values? This article digs into the data to answer these questions and more.

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Land Markets
8 minute read
Jun 26 2024

Credit Availability’s Effect on Texas Rural Land Markets

Texas’ varied landscapes support diverse land uses, creating competition among potential buyers. Specifically, in growing metropolitan areas like Dallas-Fort Worth or Houston developers seeking land for urban expansion (housing, commercial, industrial) compete with buyers who have agricultural interests (farming, ranching).

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Sized to Sell
Land Markets
4 minute read
Aug 21 2020

Sized to Sell

Austin-Waco-Hill Country's Land Market

A recent Real Estate Center study shows that, when it comes to Hill Country land market prices and sales activity, a little land goes a long way.

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