Whatever your outdoor space looks like, there are so many ways to bring it up to the next level. These backyard deck ideas will help you create the garden, deck or patio of your dreams.

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 February 11, 2022.

FROM MY PERSPECTIVE

There is a real estate blog out there that I bet you’ll love, even if you aren’t buying or selling a home.

It is briggsfreeman.com/blog, and we work hard filling it with stories from our world, including home-design trends, the hot neighborhoods in North Texas and, yes, insider info if you [...]

Whether you’re buying or selling a house (or both), it’s important to find the best real estate agent for the job. This article focuses on traits to look for, questions to ask, and other tips for hiring the best person for your situation and today’s ever-changing real estate market.

Create a warm and cozy space that you’ll love all winter long. With the right winter decorations, you can easily transition from the holidays to the new year with a few small changes to keep the festive feeling alive well past January.

Check out our top 8 recommendations for smart home upgrades that will add comfort and efficiency while increasing your property’s value. We’ve also included a list of five smart options you should avoid.

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 January 28, 2022.

FROM MY PERSPECTIVE

I get asked a lot about what makes our brokerage different than all the rest. And, I’m proud to say that the answer can be a long one.

But one answer that really raises eyebrows — especially when I’m talking with agents from other brokerages — is our referral [...]