Lamps that are more like art than lighting? A boom in really bold rugs? Contemporary art made specifically for historic houses? There's only one place to see it all. Come on in.

If crisp autumn air settles over North Texas (summer tends to outwear its welcome here), it may invite an urge to indulge in a fall getaway. Here are five charming destinations — all within easy driving distance of North Texas — perfect for a seasonal retreat.

'This is all good news for the residential real estate industry and leaves us feeling bullish for a healthy market in 2025.' —Russ Anderson

In a bid to profit from representing both sides of every transaction, some agents and brokerages are aggressively inspiring many sellers to list privately, rather than on the open MLS. A real estate thought leader weighs in on why that is a problem.

Jason Bell fits in here. Our famously strong leadership team offers an uncommon level of support to our real estate advisors, including sales development, marketing strategy, technology innovation, even legal counsel.

North Texas is booming — and on track to become America’s third-largest metro area, after New York and Los Angeles. One brokerage has the relocation pro and the team to help companies, executives, employees and everyone make their best move.