Nikki Barringer

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

This Midcentury Modern Is Already Under Contract, But Let’s Ogle it Anyway

By Nikki Barringer / November 2, 2021 /

OOOOOOH BOY. Look at this little freaking gem. Set in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Wynnewood North on a huge lot with trees and trees and then some trees, this home backs up to a greenbelt. But in the front there’s a gravel driveway that leads up to a classic, perfectly preserved, masterfully updated Midcentury…

A Family Business And The Impressive Home Reno That Followed

By Nikki Barringer / October 30, 2021 /

Don’t you love a house with a story? As Compass’ Amy Sack point out, her latest listing is really cool on its own, but the back story of the couple that owns it – and renovated it during a global pandemic while pivoting a 130-year-old family business – makes it even cooler. In 1887, Nick…

There’s Nothing Fowl About This Charming Roost in Weston

By Nikki Barringer / October 26, 2021 /

Let’s start with the obvious. This home has one of the top 10 street names of all time. It’s Chicken Street and it’s located in downtown Weston. Downtown where now? Weston. Compass Real Estate’s Cindy Peters said, “if you drive too fast, you’ll miss it.” But that’s the point, she added. If you’re looking for…

The Angle Here: This 1970s Contemporary Is Way Cool

By Nikki Barringer / October 23, 2021 /

Up in North Dallas (NoDa. Come on, let’s make that happen), there’s a true 1970s contemporary that’s been exceptionally maintained. It’s essentially a one-owner home even though there’s technically two owners. The first was the builder in the neighborhood so it’s a BUILDER’S HOUSE. He lived there for 5 years and then the current family…

Elmwood is at it Again, Being All Cute And Stuff

By Nikki Barringer / October 19, 2021 /

Some houses are cute. Some houses have great locations. And some houses have both. This is one of those. It’s over on Homewood Place in Oak Cliff and it’s listed by Compass’ Jenni Stolarski. She said, “Have you ever been on Homewood?” I said, “I HAVE NOT.” She said, “Well let me tell you, it’s…