Dallas residents dine out on a frequent basis, thanks to living in a city with thousands of restaurants with cuisines that run the gamut — from no-frills taco joints to the finest steakhouses in the nation. Whether you’re visiting Dallas for the first time or you’re a longtime citizen, here are eight restaurant recommendations that represent a great cross-section of local favorites that never disappoint, including tacos, frozen margaritas, burgers, BBQ and [...]

Each Friday, Robbie Briggs, president and 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 January 29, 2021.

FROM MY PERSPECTIVE

Around this time, for the past two years now, our family celebrates Gotcha Day — or as we affectionally call it, Pearl Day. Gotcha Day was the day that our eldest son, Ben, and his family adopted a [...]

Texas may not be as well known for its lakes as other states, but the North Texas area surprisingly offers several scenic lakes where the sights are gorgeous and the living is easy. From homes in a range of categories and square footage, to lakefront lots ready for your custom dream home, you’ll fall in love with the neighborhoods surrounding some of the most popular water recreation in the [...]

When seeking out the best neighborhoods in Texas, set your sights on Dallas-Fort Worth for some of the most livable country you’ll ever dream of calling home. Like a supergroup of expert matchmakers, the agents of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty can help you find exactly what you’re looking for in both a home and its surrounding community. Below, you’ll discover seven of the hottest neighborhoods and cities in the DFW metropolitan area. 

1. Colonial Hills

Whether you’re an avid golfer or you simply enjoy the lush settings of an [...]

"While some encouraged her to take it easy, that’s not in Bess’ DNA. She ran whenever possible." Read the amazing story of Bess Dickson, cancer survivor and expert agent, now on the Friends of the Katy Trail blog. It's a quick and impactful read, here — one with a very happy ending. Read more about Bess Dickson at the Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty site, here. http://katytraildallas.org/2020/05/the-katy-trail-saved-my-life/  

This just in from the Sotheby's International Realty Extraordinary Living blog: It’s long been known that being sedentary is linked to chronic disease. With many around the world working from home and gyms temporarily closed, it’s easy for even those who previously led a very active lifestyle to slide into one much less so. Here are five ways to keep moving and stay fit, right from the comfort of your own [...]