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 [...]

Texas may not be as well known for its lakes as other states, but the North Texas area surprisingly offers several scenic lakes where the sights are gorgeous and the living is easy. From homes in a range of categories and square footage, to lakefront lots ready for your custom dream home, you’ll fall in love with the neighborhoods surrounding some of the most popular water recreation in the [...]

Each Friday, Robbie Briggs, president and 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 October 16, 2020.

From My Perspective

Reside: Every page an opportunity

We all need to slow down.

I know one little way, at least: with a richly curated magazine. There is nothing like it. The tactile pleasure of the paper. The [...]

Each Friday, Robbie Briggs, president and 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 September 25, 2020.  From My Perspective Your healthier new house Did you know that homes are going way beyond green? For years, we have — very gratefully — seen more homes built or remodeled using sustainable materials, energy-efficient [...]

They may have won the D Best honors — but they’re not resting on any laurels. Every day, our agents help find homes where everyone feels safe and sound. And included. And inspired. That way, everybody wins. See our winners — part of our family of 400-plus expert agents across North Texas — in the September issue of D Magazine and at dmagazine.com, coming soon. They are, by far, the best agents in the business.  

Each Friday, Robbie Briggs, president and 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 14, 2020.  From My Perspective Why we help our neighbors I’ve said it before: The agents of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty are one giving group. This bunch has roots deeply embedded in their communities, all over [...]