Nikki Barringer

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

This Little Forest Hills Home Is All About The Features

By Nikki Barringer / August 8, 2020 /

Builder Jeff Baron is popping up e’verywhere — this time in Little Forest Hills. He’s teamed up with Compass’ Jacob Moss to create the ding dang dreamiest “Is it modern? Is it transitional? It’s both!!” home that’s currently listed for $750,000. AND it’s not quite completed so if you want to make an offer, you…

Hidden Details Make This Oak Cliff Cottage a Keeper

By Nikki Barringer / August 4, 2020 /

This Oak Cliff cottage isn’t just cute, it’s cool. Like bathroom-under-the-stairs-and-secret-storage-off-the-formal-living-complete-with-Scooby-Doo-style-bookcase cool.  Renovated in 2017, the current owner apparently lives in bubble wrap because it still looks brand new.  It’s updated from top to bottom with a large, modern kitchen, two renovated bathrooms, and that top secret, super fun half bath under the stairs. (Listing…

Classic Outside, Sleek And Modern Inside, Meet 5130 Monticello

By Nikki Barringer / August 1, 2020 /

You’d think being at the corner of Central Expressway and Monticello would be a tough sell. But when you’re 5130 Monticello Avenue, it’s not. In fact, on that corner, you might just find your dream house. Especially after a quick conversation with listing agent Minnette Murray.  The first thing she points out is value. If this…

This Midcentury Modern in Casa View Oaks is a Grown-Up Playland

By Nikki Barringer / July 28, 2020 /

Allie Beth Allman’s Kimberly Ashmore loves houses. Especially the one she recently listed in Casa View Oaks.  Ashmore says she sells a lot of special houses in every price range and no doubt, she loves them all but she, like, love-loves this one. In fact, it’s one of her favorite listings. She calls it an…

Did Someone Say New? Technically No, Because Real Estate Law Won’t Let Us.

By Nikki Barringer / July 25, 2020 /

There are remodels and then there are re-basically-brand-new-construction-models. The v. stately manor at 10920 Scotsmeadow Drive is definitely the latter. In fact, all that remains of the original 1967 cutie house with the A-frame accent is the foundation, the chimney and “some bricks around the garage.” This, according to listing agent Carolina Garzon with Allie…