Extreme elegance alert! Our Ann Shaw has just listed this chic and sprawling Traditional ranch home. The luxuries? Corner lot, courtyard, marble-counter kitchen, main-floor master retreat, guest quarters, large sparkling pool and style for days. The charm of this home is palpable as you walk through the courtyard to reach the front door. Inside, the elegance unfolds in room after room: the beautiful formal spaces; the kitchen, updated with marble countertops and stainless-steel [...]

Do you just adore a penthouse view? Imagine every day here, atop the Sorrento, near Hillcrest Road and Northwest Highway in Dallas. This well-designed penthouse offers a gourmet kitchen, three fireplaces, beautiful hardwoods and an open floor plan ideal for entertaining. Amazing city views, an abundance of natural light and luxuries galore: Life at the top could be yours. 8616 Turtle Creek Boulevard #519 is expertly represented by Grant Vancleve for $649,000.

How’s this for some Friday finery? Behold this classic Georgian Revival — is there anything more elegant? — in University Park, with gleaming hardwoods, detailed moldings and wonderful wainscoting. The whole house is crisp and clean, and features a timeless center-hall floor plan. The luxuries are subtle and meaningful: a welcoming portico, three oversized bedrooms, four bathrooms, walk-in closets and a large laundry room. The light, bright and airy kitchen enhances every kind of [...]

The agents of Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty aren't just experts on houses, neighborhoods and schools — they are experts on trends and style. (And they are frequently asked by journalists, websites and publications for their insight.) Read what our Sam Saladino has to say about the interiors that North Texas buyers are responding to, in this new article from Inman. There are some surprises in what he says. Read all about it, here. BONUS! Below, interiors that are absolutely on-trend, in homes represented by Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty [caption id="attachment_57728" align="alignnone" [...]

Imagine the parties and game nights at 2604 Anders Lane in Plano’s desirable Willow Bend Country enclave. The luxuries are almost limitless, from the gourmet kitchen, media room and private exercise room to the first-floor master sanctuary, outdoor kitchen and sparking pool — the latter with views of the Gleneagles golf [...]

Imagine life inside — and outside — this rare Bud Oglesby gem. The great Texas architect employed a barrel-vault courtyard passage, walls of glass and an open staircase to push light and shadow into every room. Luxuries include a gourmet kitchen, generous walls for art and a private master suite with a spa bath and sitting area. 3207 Armstrong Avenue #12 is timeless architecture at its best, represented by the one and only Susan Marcus. 3207 Armstrong Avenue #12, represented by Susan Marcus for [...]