This is it. Moving day is finally here, and everything is stowed in the moving trucks and ready to go. Suddenly, it hits you: You’re really heading to the one and only Lone Star State. It’s beyond exciting — and maybe a little intimidating. (Maybe you’ve been in packing mode for so long that you haven’t thought about this part of the process, yet.)

Your journey is unfolding, and it goes beyond just the voyage to your new home. You’re starting fresh, which means lots of [...]

A home bar is a dream feature for many — and with good reason. Whether you have a built-in bar or a bar cart on wheels, such a dedicated place for your top-shelf liquor and beautiful glassware immediately elevates your home, making it feel like a luxury hotel. If you’re looking for ways to make your home bar more elegant — or staging your home for sale, to give it the utmost appeal — keep reading for nine expert suggestions that will add some dash to your drinks [...]

There can be many moving parts — and lots of homes to consider — when it comes to buying the perfect house for you. One great way to narrow down your choices? Determine what architectural styles you prefer. Here, we give you the lowdown on one very popular American style: the Craftsman home. Find out what makes this architectural style so special — and why it is still so popular today.

A very brief history 

American Craftsman architecture is easily recognizable thanks to its simple style. It was [...]

Just 23 miles northeast of downtown Dallas, the city of Rockwall, Texas — the county seat of Rockwall County — combines the best of big-city amenities with a small-town sense of community (thanks to a population of around 50,000). The picturesque landscape is highlighted by the 35-square-mile Lake Ray Hubbard, a charming downtown historic district and numerous parks, trails and golf courses. It’s also the top place in North Texas to hear free live music throughout the week. 

Our Rockwall-savvy [...]

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 December 17, 2021.

ANNOUNCING: THE NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE

No matter how the real estate market — and the world — changes, one thing never will: what the agents of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty know about homes, lifestyles and [...]

Rugs: an underrated yet crucial element of interior design. While furniture, art and decor may get more buzz, rugs are just as important when it comes to achieving design goals — so much so that they can make or break the entire look of a room. 

When choosing a rug, there are many things to consider before buying: In which room will you place the rug? What are the measurements of said room, and how much of the room should the rug cover? What furniture will be in the room, and how [...]