For a few years now, Californians have flocked to Texas for a variety of reasons. The two biggest ones? Major corporations continue to relocate to the Lone Star State — and North Texas, in particular — and the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the way (and where) people can remotely work. Many former California residents now know that moving to Texas can offer an equal or better lifestyle. The expert agents and relocation specialists of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty [...]

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 12, 2021.

FROM MY PERSPECTIVE

Our agents and our brokerage are keenly focused on helping people who need a shelter or a home.

In my mind, that’s because we’re all lucky to have one.

Though they give of their time and money all year long, our agents go into overdrive at the holidays — helping charities that help so many who need food, shelter, clothing or care. (Or, all of [...]

Each Friday, Robbie Briggs, CEO ofBriggs Freeman Sothebys International Realty, writes about luxury, trends, business and more in the advertising pages of the Mansion section ofThe Wall Street Journal. Below is his letter of July 16, 2021.

FROM MY PERSPECTIVE

For a little over a year now, the residential real estate market has witnessed a period of growth unmatched in recent [...]

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 July 16, 2021.

FROM MY PERSPECTIVE

For a little over a year now, the residential real estate market has witnessed a period of growth unmatched in recent memory.

Local homebuyers have looked for more space or to make a change, while others have relocated [...]

No matter where you live — or where you're from — there is a lot to celebrate in North Texas this Independence Day. Though July 4 falls on Sunday this year, cities, towns and neighborhoods have all kinds of plans for the days around – and on — this momentous [...]

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 June 4, 2021.

I have always said that we don’t just sell properties — we sell lifestyles.

Homes, high-rises, ranches, land: The places are the ultimate manifestations of the lives that unfold there.

In support of that theory, I want to shine some light on all the lifestyle stories, content and trends that we create, research and share for our [...]