Barberrys rests on 13+ hilltop acres overlooking the beautiful Oyster Bay. The 18-room mansion was built in 1916 and boasts 6 bedrooms and 8 full and 3 half bathrooms. The Olmstead designed Arboretum grounds boast stone walls, arched gates, arbor surrounding formal garden and a picturesque gatehouse. It is listed at $14,000,000.

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Here’s the latest news on everyone’s favorite Texas Castle–Champ d’OR! You can read the complete article at nbcdfw.com

“After 433 auction inquiries and over 500 showings, Champ d’Or was sold during a March 30 auction.

“It is a remarkable achievement to have sold this estate — and particularly to have done so in a five week time span,” said Robbie Briggs, Broker and Owner of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty.

Concierge Auctions, the real estate marketing firm for the estate, will not release the purchasing price nor the name of the buyer because of a contractual agreement. They did say that the buyer is based in the Dallas area with international ties and is represented by Clay Stapp of Clay Stapp+Co.

Champ d’Or, a name inspired by the Vaux-le-Vicomte outside of Paris, cost $46 million to build.

The previous owners were Shirley and Alan Goldfield, the retired founder of cell phone wholesaler CellStar.

“It feels great to have the property sold, and we are happy to be moving on with our lives and to have found a family who will love Champ d’Or as much as we have,” said Goldfield.” – From NBCdfw.com

The long-anticipated pendulum swing is happening in the Dallas-Fort Worth housing market. The North Texas housing market has rebounded strongly during the first quarter of 2012.

The result is that the Dallas area has the lowest inventory of homes since 1999. And that low inventory, combined with historic low mortgage rates, is making this spring and summer a great time to buy or sell your home.

Since the first of the year, Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty reports that it has sold 52 percent more homes than it did during the same time last year. The dollar volume is also up by 53 percent.

“It is a very healthy market,” said Robbie Briggs, President and CEO of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. “Dallas-Fort Worth is stronger than many other cities around the country. With our favorable business climate, this area remains the go-to spot for asset protection and portfolio diversification.”

The luxury housing market is particularly robust,” said Gene Taylor, Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty executive vice president.

“Hot right now is the $1 million to $2 million dollar price range for single-family homes. There are not enough homes in that price range to go around,” Taylor said.

A result of the low inventory is that some sellers are getting multiple offers for their homes. Others are selling within days of listing their homes.

The key is that the house is well priced and in good condition, Taylor said. Although homes are selling at a much faster pace, the prices of homes have remained stable, he said.

In most North Texas markets, sales are up and inventory is down. According to Jim Gaines, research economist for the Real Estate Center, home inventory in Dallas at the end of February was 4.7 months. That is well below the 6 months of inventory that is considered balanced between buyers and sellers.

In Collin County, sales in February were up 18 percent over sales a year ago and the home inventory was at 3.7 months.

In Northeast Tarrant County and Arlington, sales were 38 and 36 percent higher than the same time last year. And the inventory of houses was about 4 months in each market.

Custom-built homes have rebounded strongly because many empty-nesters want a new home with less square footage and high-end finish out, Taylor said.

“I know all of our associates have been very busy over the last few months. I am not surprised to see that we are running ahead of the rest of the market in sales,” Briggs said.

Homes in the $1-$2 million price range, like the one at 5426 Purdue, are in high demand in the North Texas Real Estate market. Contact listing agent Julie Gilbert at 214- 403-9838 for more information.

First quarter data from MLS shows that Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty surpassed competitors in all categories of luxury home sales throughout Park Cities and Preston Hollow.

In Preston Hollow alone, our office had an amazing three months, closing 38 units for a 111% increase over 2011 and a closed dollar volume increase of 210%.

In the Park Cities, the numbers are even more favorable. Our office closed 97 units in the first quarter of 2012 resulting in a 116% increase in units sold over 2011 and a 98% increase in closed dollar volume.

As trusted advisors who provide education and guidance throughout the buying and selling process, Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty agents are at the forefront of Dallas’ fast-paced real estate market.

4016 Bryn Mawr

Agents:
Carol Storey
(214) 707-1142

Clair Storey
(214) 507-1388

Lovely Traditional Home In Hyer Elementary situated on a 70×160 lot! This home features 4beds, each with own bath, 5 Living areas, down stairs study with its own full bath, handscraped hdwoods, thick moldings, granite kitchen open to Den, upstairs bonus room. Master Bath has dual vantities, his-her closets, separate shower & tub. Great landscaped backyard with patio & pool. Great Storage, floorplan & location!!Area : UNIVERSITY PARK/HIGHLAND PARK
Beds : 4, Baths : 5.1, Garage : 2
Price : $16,49,000