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Almost $2 Billion in Sales – 2014 Top Producers for Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s {Video}

02/12/2024

Video / Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

A strong Dallas-Fort Worth market paved the way for Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty to post its best year ever in 2014 with nearly $2 billion in sales. President and CEO Robbie Briggs says it is his extraordinary agents who have helped the boutique firm achieve such marked success.

Briggs paid tribute to the company’s 2014 Top Producers at a reception held at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, adding a special thank you to all the agents, support staff and clients who helped the firm reach its iconic status this year.
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Elevated Lifestyle: The Beauty of Luxury High-Rise Living

09/05/2025

Treetop views and premier location make the home at 2801 Turtle Creek Boulevard #1W a rare find. Listed for $2,295,000. Photos / Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

High-rise living is not a new concept, yet more and more Dallasites, both homegrown and transplants, are opting for breathtaking tree-top neighborhoods where the size of the view is more important than the size of the yard. The result is growth in popularity and real estate value in the Turtle Creek Corridor, Downtown, Uptown and other vertical neighborhoods.
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Lush Lifestyle in Preston Hollow – 3 Homes to Explore

08/13/2014
6614 Brookshire Drive, Preston Hollow, Briggs Freeman Sotheby's luxury home for sale in Dallas Fort Worth-entrance

Incredible millwork—from moldings and built-ins to custom cabinetry and domed ceilings, can be found at the home at 6614 Brookshire Drive in Preston Hollow. Listed for $1,950,000. Photos / Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

In Preston Hollow, large lots, tall trees and winding roads appeal to architects looking to create homes framed by gorgeous surroundings. This notable neighborhood is home to CEOs, professional athletes, artists and politicians all looking for beautiful homes in a convenient neighborhood.
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Enjoy Greenway Parks, With Large Lots, Tree-Lined Streets

07/31/2014

Large windows and an open floor plan reveal beautiful views at 5403 Neola Drive. Listed for $1,395,000. Photos / Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

Lush parkways, towering trees, and character-filled homes make Greenway Parks one of the most family-friendly neighborhoods in the city. Here you’ll find clusters of homes centered on long stretches of private parkways known as “greenbelts” – an innovative concept when first developed in 1927, and the key characteristic that sets it apart today.

Named one of the first pedestrian-oriented neighborhoods in Dallas by the National Historic Register, it’s a place where people live to be outdoors.
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Peek Into the Park Cities: Homes in HPISD

07/16/2014

The English-style home 4320 Caruth Boulevard features hardwood floors, vaulted and beamed ceilings and all the updates needed for modern living. Listed for $1,599,000. Photos / Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

The highly sought-after streets of the Park Cities represent an extraordinary mix of friendly neighborhoods and beautiful environments—all surrounded by some of Dallas’ best shopping, dining and schools. These gorgeous homes offer a subtle retreat while still providing that vibrant city feel.
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Lots of Opportunities to Build in Preston Hollow, Highland Park

06/13/2014

In the heart of Highland Park this lot at 4808 Drexel Drive is magical with a bridge to a large building site surrounded by a creek, ponds and trees. Photos / Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

If you own a residential lot, now may be the best year in a long time to sell. If you want to own a lot, this year is definitely a great time to buy because prices for lots in many neighborhoods are rising fast.

Last year alone, the value of lots in University Park rose 25 percent, Preston Hollow by more than 20 percent. On some of the area’s premier streets, lot prices jumped from $1.8 million per acre in 2012 to more than $2 million last year. “2013 was unbelievable,” says Bryan Hagen with DW Skelton Appraisers. “For 2014, we’re seeing a lot of the same.”
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Lots of Opportunities to Build in Park Cities, North Dallas

05/23/2014
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In the sought-after Inwood Road/Royal Lane area, build a home in a private park-like setting on 1.785 acres. Listed for $1,895,000. Photos / Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

If you own a residential lot, now may be the best year in a long time to sell. If you want to own a lot, this year is definitely a great time to buy because prices for lots in many neighborhoods are rising fast.

Last year alone, the value of lots in University Park rose 25 percent, Preston Hollow by more than 20 percent. On some of the area’s premier streets, lot prices jumped from $1.8 million per acre in 2012 to more than $2 million last year. “2013 was unbelievable,” says Bryan Hagen with DW Skelton Appraisers. “For 2014, we’re seeing a lot of the same.”
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Extraordinary Open Houses for May 18 {Video}

05/16/2014

Photos/Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

Park Cities
4412 Belclaire Avenue | Highland Park | Open Sunday 2-4 p.m.

4412 Belclaire Avenue, 75205, Highland Park, Briggs Freeman Sotheby's luxury home for sale in Dallas Fort Worth-backyard
Inside this elegant Highland Park home, sophisticated formals make entertaining effortless. First floor amenities include a family room, breakfast area, and updated kitchen offering marble countertops and a spacious island. A charming library and adjacent study complete the main floor. Upstairs, the master suite includes a spa-like bath. A game room and four bedroom suites provide space for everyone.
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Peek Tour: Enjoying All That Uptown / Downtown Dallas Offers {Video}

05/05/2025

Photos / Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

It’s an exciting time to live in Dallas’ Uptown and Downtown neighborhoods. The choices for dining, shopping, culture and entertainment keep expanding – and you can walk to all of it from your home.

The options for luxury homes keep expanding, too, from lock-and-leave condos in luxury high rise buildings to single-family homes just a hop, skip and a jump from the action. Indeed, researchers are predicted a resurgence of city living.

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Extraordinary Open Houses for May 4 {Video}

05/02/2025

Photos / Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

Park Cities
3601 Euclid Avenue | Highland Park | Open 1-3 p.m.


This architecturally significant home was rebuilt with an award-winning design team. The dramatic entry has a floating staircase, a gorgeous Poliform kitchen opens to the den with walls of glass overlooking sleek pool and a large back yard. Sophisticated design elements throughout have won this home three ARC awards.
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