Nikki Barringer

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

This Midway Hollow Modern Is All About Simplicity

By Nikki Barringer / June 12, 2021 /

It’s not uncommon to find stunning transitional homes over in Midway Hollow. What is a little unusual is to find a completely angular, super modern contemporary. Especially one that’s not a new build, but wasn’t always there. What? That’s right. The 1952, then single story traditional home at 3983 Cortez Drive was reimagined in 2016…

This Ranch is So Crisp And So Clean Over On Coombs Creek

By Nikki Barringer / June 8, 2021 /

Jeremy Whiteker is one of those agents that always gets the good ones. He has two new latest-and-greatest listings, but today we’ll only focus on one. Lone tear. I know. But it’s a really good one. Set on almost a half-acre across from a greenbelt in Oak Cliff, this ranch is like a country home that’s city…

What Happens When a Realtor Runs Out of Ways To Describe a Home?

By Nikki Barringer / June 7, 2021 /

Describing a beautiful house is easy. “Stunning,” “stunner,” “must-see,” “won’t last” and on and on. It’s easy and effortless to describe those homes. I mean, sure, we all run out of ways to say “thoughtfully updated,” “designer touches,” “gold-plated toilet,” etc. But what happens when *record scratch* you get that one home that needs a…

If You’re Into Angles, You’ll Be Double Into 7168 Manor Oaks Drive

By Nikki Barringer / June 5, 2021 /

Oh sweet 1970s. You got it going on. The angles, the expansive low slope on that roof. The classic three floor to ceiling windows on the front of the house. It’s so swinging and so very ready for you to take up residence. Located in North Dallas, this gracious 1979 estate is big, bold, and…

Luxe Custom Home Builder LRO Residential Kicks Off The Parade of Playhouses 2021

By Nikki Barringer / June 4, 2021 /

Les Owens of LRO Residential has been involved with the Parade of Playhouses since 2009. It was the year his son was born. Of course, he was already familiar with the Dallas CASA fundraiser — he’d seen the houses on display at NorthPark Center for years. But it took one of those rare moments where…