The essential list: How to get your home springtime fresh, in 15 steps or less. (You may even have some fun doing it.)

The ranch market is hot. The continuing concerns about the economy have made an investment in land look even safer and more appealing — especially because owners can enjoy making memories on a ranch while it appreciates in value.

Location, community, culture and nature: the four things everyone looks for when buying a home — all found in Lakewood. One of the most sought-after neighborhoods in Dallas, Lakewood boasts rolling hills and verdant scenery; a mix of historic homes and new construction; and a laid-back, welcoming vibe among its residents that continues to attract potential homebuyers year after year. [...]

"Living in a beautiful building is truly life on another level. I can back that up: My wife and I just traded our house for a high-rise." —Robbie Briggs, CEO, Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty

FROM MY PERSPECTIVE

High-rises are hot. Buildings are big.

Vertical residences are [...]

These jaw-dropping numbers prove the power of our network. But, there is something far more important to us — and, no doubt, to you — than statistics.

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