If you're looking to reduce your carbon footprint, sustainable shopping is one of the first places to look — and that includes shopping for your home, too. We outline five ways to make your furniture, décor and home purchases more eco-friendly.

There’s no doubt that Texas summers are hot, but the opportunities presented by the warmer weather give plenty of reasons to celebrate. If you’re considering moving to North Texas, read on for the truth about the heat and all the ways you can have fun in the sun.

Drawn outside by the allure of light, space and air — and a big dose of vitamin D — folks from Fort Worth to Dallas and everywhere in between are taking to the trails. Here, a primer on bike routes in five areas, plus an expert’s opinion on what to buy, drink and do if you are joining the growing ranks of the pedal [...]

Each Friday, Robbie Briggs, CEO of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, writes about luxury, trends, business and more in the advertising pages of the Mansion section of The Wall Street Journal. Below is his letter of May 20, 2022.

FROM MY PERSPECTIVE

Has technology changed real estate? 

Absolutely. And not at all.

The way a potential buyer first sees homes has completely changed. The search begins online, where buyers pore over photographs and details before they [...]

There’s no better way to create a first impression of your home than through lush grass. Follow our 8 lawn care tips for a healthy and appealing lawn. And check out our quick touches to add before an open house.

Each Friday, Robbie Briggs, CEO of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, writes about luxury, trends, business and more in the advertising pages of the Mansion section of The Wall Street Journal. Below is his letter of May 13, 2022.

FROM MY PERSPECTIVE

Ranches couldn’t be hotter.

Some statistics to back that up? Ranch sales in Texas nearly doubled between the second quarter of 2021 and the previous year, according to the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University. Prices are up, too, says the [...]