Estate Sales & Auction Blog

In the post World War II and Cold War eras, Ron and Betty Sher shared successful careers inside the U.S. Department of State. She was a retired Foreign Service Staff Officer and he was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired foreign service officer. Both spent their careers dealing with diplomats and dignitaries around the world in various Soviet Union "Iron Curtain" countries, China, Southeast Asia, Togo, Senegal, Germany and beyond. In fact, between the two, they explored and visited over 55 countries. Learn about this dynamic couple and their estate.

The building signage may not yet be installed, but BRG-Raleigh at Apex is operational. Our growth in Raleigh led BRG to opening a second regional location and we are thrilled to be expanding. Here is some important information about operations between our Cary and Apex locations.

Telecommuting and working from home is not new, but it has become a mainstay for many office employees and professionals. Despite shortages in the supply chain for new office furniture, secondary markets (such as estate sales and online auctions) are an excellent source for versatile, eclectic, and fun home office furniture and decor options. But where do you start? Check out these essential tips for "remoting it" in style.

Every August, National Wear Your Mother's Jewelry Day occurs without much fanfare and without much notice. But this year, we got to thinking, what might be so special about your mother's (or grandmother's) jewelry that there's a day dedicated to it? That question led us to consider all jewelry passed down from our forbears ... heirloom jewelry and to inquire for industry experts their tips for sourcing and passing down heirloom jewelry.

Writer. Activist. Traveler. Critic. The estate collection of Patricia K. Brooks encapsulates the life of this well-rounded, well-traveled woman. Learn more about her life, works, and life's collections.

When looking for outdoor grilling, patio furniture, and exterior decor pieces, quality estate and downsizing pieces may be the best things available. Check out these 11 must have items.

Our new blog series "Complementary. Guest Curations" is brought to you by savvy interior designers, decorators, fashionistas, collectors, and lifestyle influencers. You don't want to miss Rebekah Dempsey of A Blissful Nest's pro-styling tips for her picks of the week.

"Creating art is a necessary experience in my daily life. It has made me aware of really seeing and feeling everything around me rather than just looking at the world." Discover how Norma Flanagan broke the traditional housewife mold of the era and embarked on a life surround by art.

Discover how to transform your outdoor space into a stunning oasis using high-quality secondhand pieces. Learn how to curate a beautiful and sustainable outdoor retreat that reflects your style and respects the environment.

Did you know that BRG's jewelry department has a GIA graduate gemologist and jewelry expert on staff? We recently sat down with her to learn the best DIYs to properly clean, store, and care for the treasures lying in your jewelry box.