Why Texans, says the great Texas writer Skip Hollandsworth, "spend crazy sums of money on sturdy rods and reels, handcrafted lures, shiny motorboats and, of course, fashionable fishing gear."

A vacation home by a lake is the perfect opportunity to escape the everyday grind. While rustic lakeside houses have their own allure — and are wildly popular with North Texans — some love a more modern lake house that adds a bit of luxe to their lives. Whether you’re already the proud owner of a lakeside house or one is on your radar, we’re sharing decor and design ideas that can take a lake house to the next [...]

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 23, 2021.

FROM MY PERSPECTIVE

What is it about water?

“Thousands have lived without love; not one without water,” wrote the great poet W.H. Auden.

North Texans understand this. For a state with a reputation of being hot and dry, the opposite [...]

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 May 29, 2020.  FROM MY PERSPECTIVE How fresh air turns into fresh thoughts In Texas, we’re known for many things — but, dramatic mountain peaks are not among them. It’s OK: When it comes time to escape — to really refresh and [...]