Nikki Barringer

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

Empty Nest? Head West to Riverhills

By Nikki Barringer / January 14, 2024 /

Set in an idyllic neighborhood that’s part of the prestigious Riverhills development, this house is the perfect home for empty nesters. It’s the perfect size, one single level, 2010 construction, NOT a zero lot, neutral colors, and everything else you’re looking for. In fact, let’s just break it on down with some bullet points and…

She Was Everything to Southwest Christian School and This Was Her Sanctuary

By Nikki Barringer / January 13, 2024 /

You know how the world is kind of on fire right now? And not like Hey World, you’re 🔥. But like what the actual heck is going on, the world is on fire!! Well, here’s a story that will extinguish those flames if only for two minutes. Or however long YOAST says this story will…

An Original Midcentury in Richardson That’s Filled With Thoughtful Details

By Nikki Barringer / January 12, 2024 /

You know a house is hot when you see it making the rounds on social media by agents other than the listing agent. That’s exactly the case with this way cool midcentury in Richardson. It’s one of those where you fall in love instantly, lose your cool, call the agent, and then by the time…

With Their Latest Listing, 5West Homes Shows How They Keep it All in The Family

By Nikki Barringer / January 8, 2024 /

There are a lot of remodelers out there. Some are bad, some are good, and some are so good that they’re special. That last part describes 5West Homes. What makes them so special? Well, for starters, they’re a husband-and-wife team — Ken and Ann West. They started 5West after a series of home renovations. Ann…

Resolve to Live Like a Gilmore Girl in This Adorable Historic Downtown McKinney Charmer

By Nikki Barringer / January 2, 2024 /

Happy New Year! How many resolution posts and puns are we going to see? Too many? I bet. ANYWAY, why not resolve to get yourself a new house this year? Ha! But would you look how cute this 1925 Craftsman-style home is in Historic Downtown McKinney? Spoiler alert: I’ve written about before, but thanks to…