CEO Robbie Briggs on why there has never been a better time to live in the north of North Texas

You and I know that homes are much more than shelter. But, think about someone who doesn’t have one. How do they ever evolve past that basic need?

Demographers project that North Texas will reach 10 million people sometime in the 2030s — surpassing Chicago to become America’s third-largest metro area. While all of this is very exciting, it’s absolutely no surprise to the agents of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. 

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 August 19, 2022.

FROM MY PERSPECTIVE

I have said this before: No one gives back like this bunch.

I’m proud to work alongside some of the most benevolent people in North Texas: our agents and our staff. On their own, they give to charities, volunteer [...]

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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 [...]