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 November 5, 2021.

FROM MY PERSPECTIVE

 

I am always in awe of what our agents know — not just about homes and neighborhoods, but about business, design, culture, architecture, you name it. They are some of the smartest people I know.

I do know of a place where they get some of that knowledge: Inman, a trusted source for news about the real estate industry. [...]

Since the early 1900s, subway tiles have been one of the most popular finishes for spaces such as kitchens and bathrooms. (If you look closely, you’ll start to notice these popular 3-by-6-inch rectangular tiles almost anywhere.) From bathrooms designed in the 1920s to recently redone luxury kitchens, subway tiles are now a timeless [...]

Six real estate agents in three states helping one couple? Theres a story here.

Six real estate agents in three states helping one couple? There’s a story here.

Once you’ve committed to purchasing your first home — or selling your current one — it may feel like the closing date can’t come fast enough. ​​Fortunately for all parties involved, the seemingly lengthy home-buying process timeline — which spans several months in a typical market, not necessarily the hot market we continue to experience in Texas — can give both buyers and sellers time to consider all impulses and decisions. This is, after all, one of the most important [...]