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 October 29, 2021.

FROM MY PERSPECTIVE

Have I got news for you: We are still experiencing an incredibly active housing market.

We have crunched the third quarter’s numbers and they tell quite a story. Whereas some of our markets underperformed a bit [...]

We’ve already explored the six critical questions to ask an agent before selling your home, but what about the process from a buyer’s perspective? Purchasing a home is a major life event, which is why it’s so important to do your own research as well as consult with an agent before making any big decisions. Carefully considering these six questions — and discussing the answers with an agent — is the ideal way to kick off your home buying [...]

"We’re building upon our current momentum as we launch into the future with passion and determination."

The bedrooms in a home matter a lot to its occupants — so if the ones in your home feel too small, you may understandably be worried about how potential buyers may react. But don’t worry: When staging your home for selling, there are many things you can do to make your bedrooms appear larger. Here, we talk you through some of the best strategies for putting your bedrooms’ best foot [...]

When you’re looking for a home to buy, it can help you in your search if you’re familiar with the different architecture styles popular in your area — and which one(s) would be ideal for your needs. Here, your primer on the nine top types of homes you’ll find across North Texas, their origins and what makes them so unique. (Don’t miss our online guide, with nearby homes for sale in the various styles, at [...]

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 October 15, 2021.

FROM MY PERSPECTIVE

Is analog the new digital?

Just a few days ago, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp were down for several hours. That was bad news to many — and good news to many. As much as social media is a force in our world now, [...]