Each Friday, Russ Anderson, the president and CEO of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty and the CEO of Pacific 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 December 19, 2025.
FROM THE PRESIDENT'S P.O.V.
If someone you know has been very, very good this year, might I suggest a present they will never forget?
A Texas ranch. Hear me out. A wide-open getaway can open your mind and be the scene of unending fun and poignant memories — all while protecting your hard-earned cash. Imagine every holiday spent with family and friends, just roaming, riding and relaxing. A ranch can truly, wholly enhance your life.
To that end, we have a unique division of teams and individuals that specializes in ranches, everything from weekend retreats to working spreads. Here are just some of our premium ranch listings at the moment — all ready for holiday giving:
Colorado River Ranch: In the Texas Hill Country, in Lometa, this 3,304+/- acre masterpiece is a recreational oasis with wildlife, extensive lodging options and various barns and shops. World-class white-tailed deer and exotics, including sable, kudu and zebra, roam the $60 million escape. Explore it here.
Lone Spring Ranch: This 2,000-acre spread in Meridian offers unlimited fishing, livestock and recreational opportunities, plus four lakes and multiple residences. At $23,475,000, it is a rare chance to own a private piece of beautiful Bosque County. Tour it now.
Long Creek Ranch: A refined yet authentic North Texas Hill Country ranch, this versatile beauty near Stephenville is ideal for wildlife, livestock, entertaining and enjoying — especially thanks to the stunning and sprawling contemporary main home. A network of off-road and ATV trails winds throughout the $9,675,000 idyll. See it all here.
Come see what’s out there — way out there — at briggsfreeman.com/ranch. Believe me, a Texas ranch is the gift that keeps on giving. And, if you hurry, we might be able to rustle up a big bow and make the moment really memorable.
Russ Anderson
President and CEO, Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
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