Now, this is 1970s chic — beautifully updated for today. With a fun walkthrough video at briggsfreeman.com/tour, 8529 Bacardi Drive in Dallas’ Lake Highlands awaits. Sleek, sophisticated and renovated, it offers a unique front deck, vaulted ceilings, a focal-point fireplace and a sparkling pool with waterfall. The finishes are fantastic, including the gleaming hardwoods and the kitchen’s quartzite countertops. With four bedrooms and three full baths and zoned in the desirable [...]

At the new premier hub for virtual tours — briggsfreeman.com/tour — explore this unbelievable estate home in Plano's prestigious Willow Bend Country neighborhood. 2000 Willow Bend Drive brims with almost limitless luxuries: circle driveway; fountain; custom wrought-iron doors; Venetian-plaster cupola over the grand foyer; chef’s kitchen; wine cellar; wood-fired pizza oven; full bar in the den; media room; game room; and guest [...]

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 May, 1, 2020. FROM MY PERSPECTIVE Seeing things in a whole new way With apologies to a famous long-distance service from days gone by, this is the next best thing to being there: Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty has just launched [...]

5601 Miller Avenue in Dallas' desirable M Streets is one of the last original Prairie Style homes in the conservation district of Vickery Place. On an elevated corner lot, this handsome home offers modern-day luxuries: a chef’s kitchen with marble countertops, large island, double ovens, stainless-steel appliances and wine cooler; guest quarters; and a master suite featuring a delightfully updated bathroom. Enjoy all kinds of Texas weather on one of the three sprawling screened-in [...]

"While some encouraged her to take it easy, that’s not in Bess’ DNA. She ran whenever possible." Read the amazing story of Bess Dickson, cancer survivor and expert agent, now on the Friends of the Katy Trail blog. It's a quick and impactful read, here — one with a very happy ending. Read more about Bess Dickson at the Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty site, here. http://katytraildallas.org/2020/05/the-katy-trail-saved-my-life/  

Brand new on briggsfreeman.com is 5115 Ursula Lane, a French-inspired stunner in Lobello Estates. Welcome to your life of true luxury: several living areas, beautifully detailed millwork, a private movie theater and a spacious master suite with private study and exercise room. Outdoors? Lush landscaping, covered terraces, a resort pool and your own tennis court. This private world is represented by expert agents [...]