This is it. Moving day is finally here, and everything is stowed in the moving trucks and ready to go. Suddenly, it hits you: You’re really heading to the one and only Lone Star State. It’s beyond exciting — and maybe a little intimidating. (Maybe you’ve been in packing mode for so long that you haven’t thought about this part of the process, yet.)

Your journey is unfolding, and it goes beyond just the voyage to your new home. You’re starting fresh, which means lots of [...]

Just 23 miles northeast of downtown Dallas, the city of Rockwall, Texas — the county seat of Rockwall County — combines the best of big-city amenities with a small-town sense of community (thanks to a population of around 50,000). The picturesque landscape is highlighted by the 35-square-mile Lake Ray Hubbard, a charming downtown historic district and numerous parks, trails and golf courses. It’s also the top place in North Texas to hear free live music throughout the week. 

Our Rockwall-savvy [...]

Moving to a brand-new city can be a daunting adventure. When it’s time to leave your friends, family and network behind, starting over from scratch can be a scary prospect. But instead of approaching making new friends from a place of fear, look at it as an exciting opportunity. By pursuing things you love, once you get to your new town, you’ll be able to meet like-minded people with the same interests and passions, giving you the chance to connect with people perhaps on a deeper [...]

Some Dallas neighborhoods feel like cities of their own — so vast and developed are they, with every need met — but Highland Park and University Park quite literally are. These two self-governing towns are known collectively as the Park Cities by locals because they adjoin each other, and they are often considered one singular area. They do share a school district, but they each have their own fire, police and emergency departments. True to their Park Cities name, each town boasts [...]

Ah, the holidays. They are the perfect opportunities to gather with friends and family to enjoy a good dose of merriment together. But times that should be a balm to the soul can turn into nerve-racking ordeals if you’re hosting lots of people in your home. Don’t worry! Things will be different this year — if you follow these very simple guidelines for taking some of the weight off your [...]

For a few years now, Californians have flocked to Texas for a variety of reasons. The two biggest ones? Major corporations continue to relocate to the Lone Star State — and North Texas, in particular — and the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the way (and where) people can remotely work. Many former California residents now know that moving to Texas can offer an equal or better lifestyle. The expert agents and relocation specialists of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty [...]