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Representing Fort Worth: More Than 100 Homes Sold in a Year {Video}

01/05/2025

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It’s official. Fort Worth is the fastest growing city in America, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Between 2000 and 2013, the city saw a 42.34 percent increase in population thanks to a business-friendly environment and its legendary welcoming spirit.

“The Fort Worth region is attractive to international corporations, boasts an increasing number of Fortune 500 firms and pulls businesses and people from all over Texas and the nation, said Robbie Briggs, President and CEO of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty.
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Bought!, The Update

Just Sold: Beautiful Homes in North Texas {Video}

01/05/2025

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4319 Pomona | Bluffview
4319 Pomona Road, 75209, Bluffview, Briggs Freeman Sotheby's luxury home for sale in Dallas Fort Worth-kitchen
6163 Monticello | Lakewood
6163 Monticello Avenue 75214, Lakewood, Briggs Freeman Sotheby's luxury home for sale in Dallas Fort Worth-exterior
3356 Blackburn | Turtle Creek
3356 Blackburn Street Dallas 75204, Turtle Creek, Briggs Freeman Sotheby's luxury home for sale in Dallas Fort Worth-master
807 Gateshead | Southlake
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2430 Victory Park #3203 | Uptown
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12304 Marbrook | North Dallas
12304 Marbrook Drive 75230, North Dallas, Briggs Freeman Sotheby's luxury home for sale in Dallas Fort Worth-entry
4657 Edmondson | Highland Park
4657 Edmondson Avenue 75209, Highland Park, Briggs Freeman Sotheby's luxury home for sale in Dallas Fort Worth-backyard
9472 Sagrada | Fort Worth
9472 Sagrada Park 76126, Fort Worth, Briggs Freeman Sotheby's luxury home for sale in Dallas Fort Worth-living
3401 Lee #1406 | Turtle Creek

3401 Lee parkway #1406 75219, Turtle Creek, Briggs Freeman Sotheby's luxury home for sale in Dallas Fort Worth-dining

1928 CR 4825 | Athens
1928 CR 4825, Great Western Ranch, Athens, 75752, Briggs Freeman Sotheby's luxury home for sale in Dallas Fort Worth-exterior
6809 Westmont | Colleyville
6809 Westmont Drive, Colleyville, 76034, Briggs Freeman Sotheby's luxury home for sale in Dallas Fort Worth-land
4116 Stonebridge | Turtle Creek
4116 Stonebridge Drive 75204, Turtle Creek, Briggs Freeman Sotheby's luxury home for sale in Dallas Fort Worth-living
1804 Driskill | Irving
1804 Driskill Drive 75038, Irving, Briggs Freeman Sotheby's luxury home for sale in Dallas Fort Worth-pool
4612 Fairfax | Highland Park

4612 Fairfax Avenue 75209, Highland Park, Briggs Freeman Sotheby's luxury home for sale in Dallas Fort Worth-kitchen

For more luxury homes, see briggsfreeman.com. Click here to see the latest in real estate news. President and CEO Robbie Briggs independently owns and operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty with seven offices in Dallas, Fort Worth, Uptown, Lakewood, Ranch and Land, The Ballpark and Southlake.

Beauty, The Update

A New Price on a New Home in Great Dallas Neighborhoods

01/05/2025
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Custom design and contemporary finishes come together in the home at 18780 Wainsborough Lane. Listed for $1,529,000. Photos / Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

The real estate market continues to be strong, and beautiful homes throughout the Metroplex are waiting to greet their new owners. Attractive prices and low interest rates combine to create an exciting time to buy. The homes below are newly reduced and are ready to great the New Year in style. For more outstanding homes across the Metroplex, visit briggsfreeman.com.

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The Update

Time to Enjoy Outdoor Living – With Fireplaces!

01/02/2025

The home at 3 Groves Circle is listed by Nanette and Bryan Luker for $2,500,000. Photos / Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

Cool North Texas nights make for a delightful time to relax beside an outdoor fireplace in cozy surroundings or cook dinner on a grill for friends and family. Outdoor spaces during mild winter months increase the size of your home and create new entertainment venues.

Several homes that offer great outdoor spaces to entertain families and friends are:

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Buzz, The Update

Live to Give: SPCA of Texas - Puppy Love

01/02/2025
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When Valerie Jones became an empty nester, she knew she wanted to spend her newly acquired free time volunteering and giving back. After almost a year of research, she fell in love with the mission of the SPCA of Texas, the private and independently funded nonprofit that provides love and care to homeless and neglected animals. Through training classes, Jones learned to assist in the surgery room, work with behavior training and provide excellent foster care.
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Buzz, The Update

Live to Give: SoupMobile - Room at the Inn

01/01/2025
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When most families are gathered in their comfortable homes, ready to celebrate the holiday season with their loved ones, Lisa Ernst and 2,500 SoupMobile volunteers spend Christmas Eve with the homeless. Partnered with the Omni Hotel, the SoupMobile welcomes 500 homeless men, women and children for a night of holiday cheer and heartfelt ministry in Dallas’ iconic luxury hotel. Lisa and her counterparts ensure that each person has a warm bed, several warm meals and plenty of fun. The guests are honored with a banquet, a movie night and a Christmas Eve church service.

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Buzz, The Update

Happy New Year! {Video}

01/01/2025

Video / Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

Thanks to the trust and loyalty of our clients, a hard-working team and a vibrant community, 2014 has been a great year. Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty wishes you and yours an even better 2015.

Happy New Year!

President and CEO Robbie Briggs independently owns and operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty with seven offices in Dallas, Fort Worth, Uptown, Lakewood, Ranch and Land, The Ballpark and Southlake.

Beauty, The Update

An Estate in Mind? See These Extraordinary Dallas Homes

12/31/2014

Known as the “White House,” the elegant estate at 10777 Strait Lane is a landmark home on Dallas’ most notable block. Listed for $19,500,000. Photos / Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

10718 Bridge Hollow Court, 75229, Preston Hollow, Briggs Freeman Sotheby's luxury home for sale in Dallas Fort Worth-dining

Luxury home sales, in particular the sale of properties in the top 1 percent of home prices, are up more than 21 percent in 2014, according to a recent article in Realtor magazine. In Dallas, that top-of-the-market group is seeking homes priced at $4 million or more. Luxury buyers are back in the market looking for affluent addresses, acreage, high-end amenities and expansive views.

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