Nikki Barringer

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

Oak Lawn or McKinney? Take Your Townhome vs. Condo Pick For $375K

By Nikki Barringer / January 10, 2023 /

As I sat down to find a property to feature this week, I came across two. One is a condo and one is a townhome and they are set in wildly different worlds. Both will set you back $375,000. One is in the heart of Dallas on Bowser Avenue in Oak Lawn, and one is…

Enjoy Lake Views (And The Life To Go With It) At This Rowlett Beauty

By Nikki Barringer / January 7, 2023 /

Here’s the thing about Rowlett, there are some real hidden gems out there. Some freaking modern, tucked on a hillside, curve your car around back because again, it’s on a hill gems. And some, like this one at 402 Point Royal Drive, have lake views. Plus you don’t have to cross the diabolical bridge. Diabolical…

Ready For a 2023 With Income Potential? Add a Cute Oak Cliff Duplex to Your Real Estate Portfolio

By Nikki Barringer / January 3, 2023 /

Kicking it off with a bang by not following directions. Here’s a peek behind the curtain. I write the Tuesday $200k or $300k. This column should be about any home in that price range. And I stick to it. Generally. But then this one popped up and I thought there might be some future Ropers…

6 Home Design Features We Love That You Can Contemplate Doing One of These Days

By Nikki Barringer / December 31, 2022 /

We all love looking at houses, right? I mean that’s why you’re here. It’s fun to see what other people come up with in the hopes that maybe, just maybe, we can steal that style. Even if you can’t it’s still fun to say you’re going to do it, then buy all the materials then…

6 of Our Favorite Backyards From North Texas Listings in 2022

By Nikki Barringer / December 27, 2022 /

We live in Texas, right? Here in the great state of Texas, we get to spend most of our days outside. Often covered in a veritable tsunami of sweat, but outside, nonetheless. And what’s one of the best places to be when you can be outside? Your very own backyard. Whee. Cartwheel emoji. Trumpet horn.…