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Former Attorney, Mayor, and Designer Extraordinaire: The Estate of William "Billie" Durham

On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 01.11.21 | Jennifer Ventresca
 | BRG

A defense attorney and former mayor of Burlington, NC turned interior design firm entrepreneur, William ("Billy") Lewis Durham's career path was diverse, to say the least. He was a life-long connoisseur and collector of fine home furnishings. Billy's passion for home furnishings fed his entrepreneurial spirit and led him to begin two design businesses which sourced, curated, and provided exceptional design, antiques, and extraordinarily well-designed home good items. His name became ubiquitous for fine design in the interior space.

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Howdy, Dallas. Here We Come!

BRG Happenings | PUBLISHED 09.08.20 | Jennifer Ventresca
Dallas, here we come, y’all! | BRG

What’s bigger than Dallas? Nothing. Which is why BRG is headed to the Lone Star State with our newest warehouse and showroom ... BRG-Dallas. Click to discover more about BRG-Dallas.

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Understanding the BRG Process for Estates and Consignments

Estates 101 | PUBLISHED 09.02.20 | Jennifer Ventresca
 | BRG

Every circumstance behind an estate, moving sale, downsize, and consignment is unique. BRG's streamlined process makes it easy to sell your valuables to get the highest returns possible. Learn more about the BRG process.

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Estate Sales in the Age of Covid

Estates 101 | PUBLISHED 08.28.20 | Jennifer Ventresca
 | BRG

Online estate and liquidation sales are safer and more secure than traditional estate style sales in a COVID-19 world. Why? How? Discover the answers here.

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What to Do When You’re Tasked with Selling Mom & Dad’s Estate

Estates 101 | PUBLISHED 05.12.20 | Jennifer Ventresca
 | BRG

Sooner or later most of us will be faced with the task of liquidating the life-long collections and possessions of a beloved family member ... our parents. Learn some do's and don'ts from the estate liquidation experts.

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New Faces Around BRG

BRG Happenings | PUBLISHED 03.03.20 | Jennifer Ventresca
Put a face behind the name... | BRG

It's time to put a face behind the name ... There are a lot of new faces gracing the halls of the various BRG locations lately. We love adding members to the BRG family and it seems like the last couple of months have provided us with a proverbial bumper crop of newbies. Meet some of our newest ....

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Sanford L. Batkin: Activist, Collector, & Renaissance Man

On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 02.19.20 | Jennifer Ventresca
Sanford L. Batkin (Sandy) in uniform during WWII | BRG

Over the years, we have serviced thousands of estates and their respective families. It's not often that we see estates that fall into the "veritable time capsule" category for the quality of their collections. When we do, we like to highlight them in a special way. But, the real story often comes to light when we dig beyond the tangible "stuff" contained within the estate -- when we get an in-depth glimpse at the person behind the estate. Such is the case with Sandy.

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Time Capsule with Ties to Waldorf in Cortlandt Manor Estate

On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 11.04.19 | Jennifer Ventresca
 | BRG

This might be a “made for Hollywood” story based right in Cortlandt Manor, New York with acclaimed hotelier, Claude Philippe, as the main character. Decades after the fully furnished estate was passed to the husband of Philippe’s widow, many of the original contents (hand-picked and curated by Philippe himself) remained relatively untouched — down to the collection of Philippe’s cuff links discovered in the closet.

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Worst Moving Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

Tips & Guides | PUBLISHED 07.08.19 | Jennifer Ventresca
 | BRG

The summer moving season is in full-swing for down-sizers, up-sizers, and new home buyers. Making the big move can be expensive and stressful for the most stout-hearted people. If you're making any of these mistakes, you could be making things worse for yourself. Learn how to avoid these moving mistakes....

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How Non-Profits Benefit from Appraisal Consultations

Tips & Guides | PUBLISHED 06.07.19 | Jennifer Ventresca
BRG helps charity make more money | BRG

Expertise. Finding value in under-valued items. No fees. It’s never been easier for charitable foundations, organizations, and non-profits to achieve the same benefits seen by others who partner with BRG. Learn more here....

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