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When the real estate market is moving as fast as it has been in North Texas, you’re bound to see more home sales happening in the private market – and outside the MLS. By some accounts, a third of all transactions in the luxury category are private sales. So we asked our expert agents at Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty: What role are hip pocket or private sales playing in today’s market?
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The DFW area was recently ranked in the top five in the nation in metropolitan job growth. Strong economic growth, a business friendly environment and a fantastic lifestyle are motivating Toyota and other corporations to relocate to our area.
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Whether you’re talking about sprawling ranchland, urban sites for luxury high-rise projects, or residential lots, interest in (and competition for) land in Texas has built steadily over the past several years.
It makes sense – especially when it comes to ranch and land, Texas has plenty of it. With a growing economy and highly rated quality of life in North Texas, we’re seeing a great deal of interest in land at all levels. We asked our expert agents at Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty to give us some insight into the trend.
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It’s an exciting time-you’ve decided to move from your current residence into the home or neighborhood of your dreams. Now it’s time to consult with your Realtor, who can advise on how to prepare your home to make a beautiful first impression and attract maximum attention—and buyers. These tips from the National Association of Realtors will help your home shine!
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This iconic home at 3600 Euclid in Highland Park sits on a beautiful corner lot and is designed by noted modernist architect Scott Lyons. Listed for $4,750,000. Photos / Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
In the Park Cities, there’s never been a better time to make a move—whether that means buying a lot and building a dream home, moving up to a family home or smart-sizing to a luxury high rise.
Right now, homes in these prime neighborhoods are in great demand.
Recent reports show that in University Park, the number of properties sold in the $1 million-2 million price range is up 14 percent, and the number of homes sold in the $2 million-3 million range has increased by 54 percent.
In Highland Park, homes in the same categories are selling at nearly the same rate, and the number of $4 million and above estate properties sold has increased by an incredible 160 percent.
With so many buyers looking in prime neighborhoods, now is the perfect time to list a home.
To learn more, please contact Robbie Briggs at [email protected].
For more luxury homes, see briggsfreeman.com. Click here to see the latest in real estate news. CEO Robbie Briggs independently owns and operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty with six offices in Dallas, Uptown, Lakewood, Ranch and Land, The Ballpark and Southlake.
It’s a beautiful day in Miami! The 2014 Sotheby’s International Realty Global Networking Event is under way, bringing together more than 1,400 top agents and brokers from around the world to network, share referrals and learn the latest market information.
Twenty agents, brokers and leaders from Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty are attending the four-day conference at the historic Fountainbleau hotel on Miami Beach. Presentations from industry leaders will focus on sharing the latest international market data, building global referrals, harnessing the power of effective storytelling and more. Pat Riley, President and Former Head Coach of the Miami Heat, will share his expertise on leadership, mastery and understanding the shifting dynamics of a team.
Robbie Briggs, President and CEO of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, will join a panel of industry experts discussing the importance of creating a network within a network to successfully develop a profitable referral business.
“The Global Networking Event is a great opportunity to reignite old relationships and make new connections,” said Briggs. “We’re meeting agents who are doing business across Europe and Asia, in Canada, Dubai and throughout South America, not to mention New York, Chicago, California, and of course, Miami.”
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Stay up to date on all the highlights from the 2014 Global Networking Event! Click here to see the social stream.
It was 200 years ago this September that a Washington, D.C. attorney, Francis Scott Key, wrote a firsthand account on his observations of a British bombing of American troops at Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. Later it was set to music, and in 1931 Congress named Key’s “Star Spangled Banner” our National Anthem.
Few things are more emblematic of the American Dream than this patriotic song. On July 10 at Globe Life Park, a group of men proudly marched onto the field and sang our National Anthem. They sang loudly, with pride and ownership of America’s finest song.
Little did most of the crowd know, while buying snacks and finding their seats, settling in before the first pitch of the Texas Rangers game, that these Men of Nehemiah are recovering drug abusers, alcoholics and worse. At one point most were homeless, living on the streets. Prior to changing their lives through this wonderful outreach program, they experienced a bottom that most of us will never know.
Their stirring performance at the baseball stadium was a vivid reminder that the American Dream is accessible and achievable. It comes in all shapes and sizes, and no two person’s versions are the same. I’m not suggesting everyone will own a business, become super wealthy, and hobnob with Tom Cruise or LeBron James. However, to better oneself by taking full advantage of the myriad opportunities our country has to offer – just as the Men of Nehemiah have – is as feasible today as ever.
I’ll remember that scene at home plate for a long time. It was inspirational and serves as an eloquent reminder that the American Dream is alive and well.
Click here to see the latest in real estate news. CEO Robbie Briggs independently owns and operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty with six offices in Dallas, Uptown, Lakewood, Ranch and Land, The Ballpark and Southlake.
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In global markets, recovery is underway, and investments are back on track. Here’s what we’re hearing from our Sotheby’s partners around the world.
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Real estate experts at Keeping Current Matters (KCM) have outlined compelling reasons to list a property now to take advantage of eager buyers and limited competition. Expert agents with Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty back up those reasons. Read on …
Only Serious Buyers Are Out—At this time of year, only those purchasers who are serious about buying a home will be in the marketplace. You and your family will not be bothered and inconvenienced by mere “lookers.”
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This three-bedroom townhome at 2911 Bookhout Street in Uptown is close to the Katy Trail, West Village and Downtown Arts District – all attractive amenities in Dallas’ growing luxury lease market. Photo / Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
According to U.S. Census data, 35 percent of Americans choose to lease instead of own their current home. In the case of automobiles, Google Trends reports leases accounted for 27.5 percent of new car purchases last year, up from about 11 percent in 2009. Those are provocative statistics. While many have never even considered leasing as an option, preferring to own their home, these days we’ve seen a shift. That doesn’t necessarily mean that “rent” is the new “own.” However, it’s a trend not to be ignored.
With that in mind, Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty has responded to the market. I’m excited about our newly developed leasing department. The fact is, until recently we’d not been focused on leasing – now we are. While the math is certainly different for each market, the leasing trend in Dallas is red hot, particularly by virtue of the fact that the city has become more and more urban. About two-thirds of the buildings being constructed downtown right now are rentals.
In years past, Americans bought a house and stayed there forever. Now, we live differently. People are moving to Dallas from regions where it’s more challenging to sell their home – without a leasing department, we’d miss the opportunity to help these clients. We have 15 great people in the department, including leasing agents, who are focused on exploring opportunities. They know the market well, and provide clients with sound leasing strategies.
Over time, it stands to reason that renters eventually become buyers. We don’t simply sell homes – we are in the relationship business. Through this new emphasis on leasing, that gives us an opportunity to begin relationships that we can grow over time. And I’m looking forward to that.
Robbie Briggs
President and CEO
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
1.847.780.6499
Click here to see the latest in real estate news. CEO Robbie Briggs independently owns and operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty with six offices in Dallas, Uptown, Lakewood, Ranch and Land, The Ballpark and Southlake.
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