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 January 29, 2021.

FROM MY PERSPECTIVE

Around this time, for the past two years now, our family celebrates Gotcha Day — or as we affectionally call it, Pearl Day. Gotcha Day was the day that our eldest son, Ben, and his family adopted a [...]

Texas may not be as well known for its lakes as other states, but the North Texas area surprisingly offers several scenic lakes where the sights are gorgeous and the living is easy. From homes in a range of categories and square footage, to lakefront lots ready for your custom dream home, you’ll fall in love with the neighborhoods surrounding some of the most popular water recreation in the [...]

With easy access to beautiful countryside and bustling city life, Texas is the ideal location for someone who wants the best of both worlds. If you’re looking for a ranch or estate that allows you to entertain, spend time with nature and enjoy your favorite pastimes, look no further than the Lone Star State. We’ve rounded up four Texas mansions on the market right now that deliver on both style and setting — 100 percent dream-home [...]

When seeking out the best neighborhoods in Texas, set your sights on Dallas-Fort Worth for some of the most livable country you’ll ever dream of calling home. Like a supergroup of expert matchmakers, the agents of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty can help you find exactly what you’re looking for in both a home and its surrounding community. Below, you’ll discover seven of the hottest neighborhoods and cities in the DFW metropolitan area. 

1. Colonial Hills

Whether you’re an avid golfer or you simply enjoy the lush settings of an [...]

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 January 22, 2021.

FROM MY PERSPECTIVE

Where the market is moving

In a typical year, December would see the housing market begin to slow for the holidays — but, 2020 was anything but typical. It was an especially unique year for real [...]

In the early 1900s, Greek Revival homes and Gothic cottages dotted the American landscape. They were tall structures, featuring thick pillars, pointed roofs and ornate, castle-like features. As self-taught California architect Cliff May watched these European-style properties sprouting around him, he envisioned an [...]