Nikki Barringer

Nikki Lott Barringer is a freelance writer and licensed real estate agent.

Keep It Cool With This East Dallas Midcentury

By Nikki Barringer / July 9, 2019 /

Midcentury homes are hot, but an updated one for $299,000? Wear some protective gear because they’re basically on fire. This three-bedroom, two-bath located in Forest Oaks off Ferguson Road in East Dallas is definitely of the flame-retardant variety. (And just so we’re clear, this is a metaphor. Nothing’s really on fire.) Listed by Ray King…

Take A Hike And Hit This Grapevine Home For July Fourth Fun

By Nikki Barringer / July 2, 2019 /

We hear it a lot, right? “Amazing location. Must see.” And with a fair amount of skepticism, we click. “Oh yeah, we’ll just see about that…” But this one, this wonderfully updated, sweet little home really is a must see and the location? Well, it’s amazing. It’s walking distance to hiking and biking trails and…

Brush Up: Landscape Tips from Design Pro Tricia Quaid

By Nikki Barringer / June 24, 2019 /

Tricia Quaid is an impeccable landscape designer with an architectural background. She knows hardscapes, landscapes, how to balance blues (pools) and greens (plants), and what to plant when you’re about to plant your house on the market. Quaid said it all starts with architecture. The style of your house will influence your design. Midcentury Modern,…

Alex Prins Takes Pride in Industry With Gay Real Estate Professional Network

By Nikki Barringer / June 18, 2019 /

A few months ago, Alex Prins of Coldwell Banker Lakewood attended Global Luxury training at JW Marriott in Austin. As three of the top trainers stepped on stage, each shared pictures of their families, husbands, and children. It was a tremendous moment for Prins because each of the presenters was gay. Fifteen years ago, Alex…

815 Peavy Shows Like a Star

By Nikki Barringer / June 14, 2019 /

The Roman brick ranch at 815 Peavy Road is adorable. It’s a three-bedroom, two-bath home in Old Lake Highlands, feeds into Hexter Elementary, and is White Rock walkable. It also has a long, gated driveway and 10-foot privacy fence. It’s Pleasantville perfect and now is the perfect time to snatch it up – it is…