Saturday Seven Hundred

From Traditional To Contemporary, It’s All Under One (Faux) Roof

By Nikki Barringer / November 27, 2021 /

Ripped from the pages of Cali Cool Bro, a magazine I just invented, today’s featured listing. It has everything you’re looking for in a California Contemporary. White exterior with the appearance of a flat roof, but look a little more closely, it’s a FAUX ROOF LINE. It’s a clever way to transition a traditional to…

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…

This Dilbeck-Inspired Lakewood Hills Home Can Teach You A Thing Or Two

By Nikki Barringer / October 16, 2021 /

One block away from Lakewood Park, over near the spillway at White Rock Lake, there’s a Charles Dilbeck-inspired home that is truly exceptional. It’s also going to be a quick little lesson in some architectural terms so let’s get after it. Let’s start with the obvious, what makes it Dilbeck-inspired? Glad you asked. Compass’ Beth…

This Cozy Newer Construction Lives Large On Llano

By Nikki Barringer / September 25, 2021 /

Let’s head down to Lower Greenville to check out this little stunner on Llano Avenue. Llano? LLANO. Killer location. Walking distance to Terelli’s, and Tietze Park and Pool just a few steps in the other direction. It’s tucked away yet close to it all and there’s a lot to love about this one. It was…

This Mod MidMod Over In Little Forest Hills Is Energy Efficient, Too

By Nikki Barringer / September 18, 2021 /

Oh hello. Built in 2015, this newer constructed home was created for the seller by Alan Hoffman of Hoffman Homes. Now Hoffman is pretty into energy efficiency and we’re going to get to that, but first let’s just take a moment to enjoy the design of this one. Obviously, the seller is into midcentury (FURNITURE!)…