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A hologram of Jane Goodall and 30-foot threads of hot glass: Ah, the arts in North Texas

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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 August 12, 2022.

FROM MY PERSPECTIVE

I do a lot of bragging about our agents and our properties — for good reason.

But this week, I want to give kudos to the amazing museums we are so lucky to have in North Texas. From the finest works of art to [...]

North Texas on two wheels: The bike trails to explore (and what to bring when you do)

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Drawn outside by the allure of light, space and air — and a big dose of vitamin D — folks from Fort Worth to Dallas and everywhere in between are taking to the trails. Here, a primer on bike routes in five areas, plus an expert’s opinion on what to buy, drink and do if you are joining the growing ranks of the pedal [...]

Are you in shock over your homes new appraised value? There is more to the story.

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COLLEGE STATION Many Texans have received notices this month that their properties appraised much higher this year than last. Such increases often leave property owners expecting exorbitantly high property tax bills the following year, but an economist with the Texas Real Estate Research Center (TRERC) at Texas A&M University says thats a [...]

Are you in shock over your home's new appraised value? There is more to the story.

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COLLEGE STATION — Many Texans have received notices this month that their properties appraised much higher this year than last. Such increases often leave property owners expecting exorbitantly high property tax bills the following year, but an economist with the Texas Real Estate Research Center (TRERC) at Texas A&M University says that’s a [...]

Know Your Architecture: Why the Craftsman style is so uniquely American

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There can be many moving parts — and lots of homes to consider — when it comes to buying the perfect house for you. One great way to narrow down your choices? Determine what architectural styles you prefer. Here, we give you the lowdown on one very popular American style: the Craftsman home. Find out what makes this architectural style so special — and why it is still so popular today.

A very brief history 

American Craftsman architecture is easily recognizable thanks to its simple style. It was [...]

CEO Robbie Briggs, on the essential new neighborhood guides to North Texas

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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 December 17, 2021.

ANNOUNCING: THE NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE

No matter how the real estate market — and the world — changes, one thing never will: what the agents of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty know about homes, lifestyles and [...]

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