Nikki Barringer

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

Priceless Preston Hollow? JK. It’s $775,000

By Nikki Barringer / September 5, 2020 /

This week’s Saturday Seven Hundred whisks us away to that green grassy plot of paradise – Preston Hollow. Not just ANY Preston Hollow either. It’s a newer build (2014), it has everything you need (see list below), it’s generous, ample, (supple even?), and under one million. Under $900k. Under $800k. GASP. It’s currently listed at…

If You’re Into Cottages, Kessler Plaza Is Where It’s At

By Nikki Barringer / September 1, 2020 /

Dave Perry-Miller’s Ann Andrews loves Kessler Plaza. So much so that she lives there. She calls it one of the best undiscovered pockets in Oak Cliff. And the perk of “undiscovered” is price points. Over in Kessler Plaza, you can still find adorable cottages at a bit of a budget-friendlier price.  The first thing Andrews…

This Modern, Minimal Marvel Is Truly Timeless

By Nikki Barringer / August 31, 2020 /

In 1997, Jay Magee purchased the Arch Swank-designed Midcentury Modern at 5433 Ledgestone Drive. It had good bones and a lot of potential. He took that potential and ran. Magee hired architect Paul Jankowski to help him create the minimalist space of his dreams. The two did such an incredible job it’s as if this…

Find Your Fabulous In This Completely Original Party Pad

By Nikki Barringer / August 29, 2020 /

The sprawling mid-century ranch at 7145 Shook Avenue in Lakewood is a modern marvel. Mostly because it had a single owner. And Roy and Nan Peterson were (and are) the coolest.  They traveled extensively and Roy was really into Alfa Romeos. They’d head to Italy when it was time for a new one and drive…

This Perfectly Preserved Casa View Cliff May Sold In Record Time

By Nikki Barringer / August 28, 2020 /

Over in Casa View there’s a pocket of Cliff May homes. But that’s not really news. We’ve covered it extensively. Just recently one of them hit the market. It never made it into the MLS and it had multiple offers in record time. Hello, still not news. We, ourselves, have said the market is hot hot…