Nikki Barringer

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

Follow the Build Progress of This Little Forest Hills Home by NeatBuilt’s Lou Simmons

By Nikki Barringer / October 29, 2023 /

I don’t always get to do nice things for nice people, but when I do, I like to make it about me. Over a decade ago, I was looking for a rental and came across a special little house in Little Forest Hills near White Rock Lake. Now back then I was an idiot and…

In Winnetka Heights The Porch Is Life and This Home Nails It

By Nikki Barringer / October 29, 2023 /

This Oak Cliff home is so cute and welcoming, sheeeee’s a real charmer. I mean, right off the bat, a quick flip reveals amazing interiors! Like where did they find so much space? That was my first thought. Followed by, holy cow, this home is 2,634 square feet! In my mind anything at or around…

You Can Own Three Acres of Kaufman History at The Thurman Place

By Nikki Barringer / October 26, 2023 /

There’s a Facebook group called, “You’re probably from Kaufman, Texas if you remember …” It’s their version of a Jeff Foxworthy routine. It’s charming and adorable and one of the “probably from” entries includes a long list of presumably favorite teachers and coaches, including the original owner of today’s featured home, Floyd Thurman. A Kaufman…

The Quirky Little House That Could, Now With a New Look

By Nikki Barringer / October 21, 2023 /

We’ve posted about this one before and I know what you’re thinking, CandysDirt.com, why are you double dippin’? But, it’s been reimagined…like walls moved and rooms added. All those fabulously quirky Turkish vibes are still intact and a little refined. When Kate Murphy first heard about the funky little house on Carnes, she was like…

This Stevens Park Village Cottage Has Tons of Character And Plenty of Charm

By Nikki Barringer / October 17, 2023 /

What a sweet, cute little home that’s a bit of an Oak Cliff legend. Most recently it was the home of a beloved Oak Cliff resident who was a friend to literally everyone as well as a well-respected gardener. The previous owner had similar roots in the area and maybe that’s just the magic of…