Fort Worth natives bristle for good reason at the suggestion that Dallas-Fort Worth now forms a single, cohesive entity. Despite their proximity, the two cities offer a distinctly different experience to potential home buyers.

If you’re thinking about selling your home, you want to be sure you’re in good hands. But with so many real estate agents out there, how can you be sure you’re picking the best person for the job? With about 2 million active real estate agents in the U.S., it’s important to do your due diligence when meeting with agents. 

Before signing on the dotted line, there are a few key questions you should ask your prospective agent. That way, you can get to know them and their [...]

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 28, 2021.

FROM MY PERSPECTIVE

As phenomena go, this is one with quite a view.

At this moment, we have seven penthouse residences on the market, from Dallas to Fort Worth, at prices ranging from $400,000 to $15 million. 

Have you ever considered the high-rise life? They write songs about it, you know. I highly recommend Bobby Short’s rendition of [...]

With the robust seller’s market across the U.S. showing no signs of weakening, the time needed for selling a house in Texas continues to keep pace with the national average. Prices are rising, inventory is low and a steady influx of out-of-state buyers means Texas sellers are unlikely to see their homes languish in the listings for long. Find out how long it takes to sell a house in Texas and where current trends are likely to head in the [...]

With more than a thousand people moving to Texas every day — along with some big tech names from Silicon Valley — what’s behind the draw to the Lone Star State? Well, a vibrant housing market offering more space at lower cost is one compelling reason, as is the robust employment market. But is it as affordable to live in Texas as it is to move there? We break down the key metrics to establish the real cost of living in [...]

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 21, 2021.

FROM MY PERSPECTIVE

I’m going to take a minute to brag.

We don’t focus a whole lot on numbers when it comes to our business — because ours is a business of relationships. And service. And expertise.

You can’t put numbers to any of [...]