Whether you’re buying or selling, having a real estate agent you can trust is key. Having someone in your corner looking out for your best interests will help you feel confident that you’re getting the best possible deal on your home. So how do you find that someone? There are a few signs of a good real estate agent. With about [...]

If you’re planning on becoming a parent or already have school-aged children (or soon-to-be), choosing a neighborhood with highly respected schools is but one way you can make your life a little easier — all while laying the foundation for a top-notch education. Before you start your home search, browse through these five highly coveted Fort Worth neighborhoods featuring public schools with five-star rankings from the website [...]

Buoyed by a record-breaking third quarter of 2020 in which home sales increased 18.4 percent in Texas, the Lone Star State looks set to remain a seller’s market for quite some time. With the worst of the pandemic disruption and job hopefully over — touch wood — any Texas homeowner may rightly be asking, “Should I sell my house now?” A number of factors, including high demand, low borrowing rates and quirks in Texas real estate inventory suggest that the answer is a resounding [...]

Each Friday, Robbie Briggs, president and 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 March 26, 2021.

FROM MY PERSPECTIVE

Except for a couple of angry thunderstorms, we’re having a heck of a beautiful spring in North Texas. You know, Texas has a reputation for being so hot almost all year round — but I’d put our [...]

We’re living through a moment in history when it can be difficult to find silver linings. Yet, one unexpected outcome — among many — of people locking down, sheltering in place and working from home has been the rare opportunity for a hard reset on both how they live and where. Many companies have decided to allow employees to indefinitely work remotely, making it an ideal time to pick up and move someplace [...]

When it comes to Texas, there is so much more than ranches. Though the long, low ranch-house style is arguably the most-recognized style in the Lone Star state, it’s definitely not the only option out there. From Craftsman to Midcentury Modern, Texas architecture is filled with different styles, offering something for everyone. If you’re moving to Texas or staying in-state but looking for a change, consider these other popular styles to find the perfect home for [...]