Just 23 miles northeast of downtown Dallas, the city of Rockwall, Texas — the county seat of Rockwall County — combines the best of big-city amenities with a small-town sense of community (thanks to a population of around 50,000). The picturesque landscape is highlighted by the 35-square-mile Lake Ray Hubbard, a charming downtown historic district and numerous parks, trails and golf courses. It’s also the top place in North Texas to hear free live music throughout the week. 

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Moving to a brand-new city can be a daunting adventure. When it’s time to leave your friends, family and network behind, starting over from scratch can be a scary prospect. But instead of approaching making new friends from a place of fear, look at it as an exciting opportunity. By pursuing things you love, once you get to your new town, you’ll be able to meet like-minded people with the same interests and passions, giving you the chance to connect with people perhaps on a deeper [...]

Congratulations! You have a firm closing date on your new home — and now it’s time to prepare for your new adventures in it. But the excitement of signing on the dotted line can fade in the face of the final daunting task: The Big Move. Numerous surveys indicate that moving is deemed one of the most stressful moments in life — but it doesn’t have to [...]

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 [...]

Y’all! Are you ready to make your move to Texas? (Pro tip: We actually do say y’all here, occasionally, so feel free to practice.) Texas has long been a desirable place to live — in part because of its varied landscapes throughout the state, from mountains and prairies to coastline and forests. But its unique mix of urban jungles and wide-open spaces appeals to anyone looking for a place to live that perfectly suits their way of [...]

With Hewlett Packard — the tech giant that effectively started Silicon Valley — moving to Houston, and the Rose Bowl swapping Pasadena for Arlington, Texas, in 2021, there’s more than a population migration going on: This is a full cultural shift — and the steady influx of people moving from California to Texas shows no signs of slowing. So what’s behind this ongoing trend, and what will it mean for Texas real estate? We take a look at some of the key drivers behind the [...]