Nikki Barringer
Nikki Lott Barringer is a freelance writer and licensed real estate agent.
Up in Richardson, we have our people. Ebby Halliday’s Cynthia Robertson is one of them. She’s a bit of a legend. Been doing it a minute and kind of knows the whole city. Cynthia’s also one of the nicest, friendliest, most genuine people you’ll meet. An absolute delight to talk to and she knows her…
You know what Coldwell Banker’s Susan Georgeson had to say about this house? It’s elegant. What a wonderfully underused word in real estate. It’s also tasteful and restrained and so, so pretty, too. It’s located in the Private School Corridor in the Les Jardins neighborhood. Built in 1967, even though it’s not technically a mid-century…
Downtown McKinney is the cutest. I was there last week, and my story checks out. ADORABLE. And guess what else? This little gem is within walking distance of the square. THE SQUARE. Home of Emporium Pies, tons of shops, restaurants, and oh, what’s that? EVENTS. It has such a small-town vibe that it feels separate…
Yesterday, I was at an inspection, and you get to chitchatting and there’s a point to this one so hang on tight. The inspector said he does kitchen remodels, too, and that he just completed one on the coolest house in Van Alstyne. We talked a little more about how Dallas and the surrounding suburbs…
Arlington, you majestic little hooskerdoo. Hiding a pocket of 1970s gems like this one. Here’s the rotten deal upfront — it’s under contract. But where there is one, there are more. Maybe Arlington hasn’t been on your radar, but maybe now it will be. A full-fledged ’70s home with an incredible greenbelt at back and…