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Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty Celebrates its Superstars Across North Texas

By CandysDirt / March 25, 2025 /

A note from Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty president and CEO Russ Anderson: I am surrounded by excellence. Everyday, I see what the agents of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty do for their clients — and each other. Guide the deal. Remove the obstacles. Calm the nerves. It is remarkable. And, in 2024, with challenges such…

Black Homeownership Sees Gains, But Gaps Persist, NAR Report Finds

By CandysDirt / March 25, 2025 /

From Staff Reports The U.S. Black homeownership rate saw the largest year-over-year increase in 2023 among racial groups, yet it continues to lag significantly behind White homeownership, according to the National Association of Realtors’ 2025 Snapshot of Race and Home Buying in America. The report provides insight into homeownership trends across racial and ethnic groups,…

Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Asserts Itself in Edgy New Ad Campaign

By CandysDirt / March 20, 2025 /

With recent rumors swirling that one big national brokerage may be buying another, the bold new ad campaign from Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty takes on even more significance. The renowned North Texas brokerage, founded in 1960, has launched a cheeky campaign that reinforces its longstanding reputation as the trusted source for the finest homes,…

Lake Highlands Residents Seek Safety Updates Following Deadly Crash

By CandysDirt / March 18, 2025 /

From Staff Reports After a deadly high-speed crash on Abrams Road intensified calls for traffic safety improvements, Lake Highlands residents will have the opportunity to voice their concerns at a community meeting tomorrow. Councilmember Kathy Stewart is hosting the traffic safety discussion at 6 p.m. March 19 at Forest Meadow Middle School (9373 Whitehurst Dr.),…

Fort Worth Can Keep Its Short-Term Rental Ban, Court Rules

By CandysDirt / March 13, 2025 /

From Staff Reports Fort Worth has scored a legal victory in the battle over short-term rentals like Airbnb or Vrbo, with a district court upholding the city’s authority to ban them on Tuesday. The Fort Worth Report reported that a district court has ruled in favor of the City of Fort Worth in a February…