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 [...]

Looking to dress up your den? Add some pizzazz to your powder bath? Add some oomph before an open house? When it comes to decorating your digs, the walls are a good place to start. It’s no secret that a well-adorned wall can take a room from drab to fab in no time. Here are a few tips and tricks for taking on those big, blank [...]

We’re no psychics, but we predict many outdoor adventures ahead. Fall 2021 is here and nature is beckoning. For North Texas residents looking to explore, the team at Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty has compiled a list of our favorite places around Dallas and Fort Worth to get your heart rate up, log some extra steps and appreciate natural beauty close to home. We’ll explore trails in the middle of the city and a few off-the-beaten-path hikes where you can see all [...]

People all over the world have spent the last 18 months re-evaluating their lives and prioritizing what’s most important to them. And, many people have taken the opportunity to move to a new city and put down roots where life’s a little slower, the traffic’s not as heavy, they can get a bigger home for the money and friendly neighbors make them feel more welcome than anywhere they’ve lived before. If that all sounds appealing to you, you’ll soon understand how that so deftly [...]

Since its founding on December 29, 1845, Texas has been a land of legend. But some of the tall tales you hear about the Lone Star State actually are 100-percent based in fact — even if they sound too farfetched to be true. Because we know you may be planning a move to one of the fastest-growing places in the country, the team at [...]