Saturday Seven Hundred

A Midcentury Home That’ll Send You Over the Moon (And a Rainbow, Too)

By Nikki Barringer / January 16, 2021 /

The phrase “rare opportunity” is thrown around a lot in real estate, but 1338 Rainbow Drive in Oak Cliff is the real deal. Christie’s International ULTERRE Realtor Lauren Bryant said it’s probably been 15 years since a house on Rainbow Road entered the market. And this one is a particular gem. The house alone is…

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Modern Living Does It Again, This Time On Manett

By Nikki Barringer / November 14, 2020 /

Over on Manett there’s a series of three single family homes, all attached. They’re shiny and new and the brainchild of Paul Jankowski, AIA, and Jay Magee, designer — both of Modern Living. They’re more than three homes, too, they’re actually the first-ever Modern Living neighborhood.  You can call Jankowski and Magee a dynamic duo…

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This Remodeled Ranch Is California Cool

By Nikki Barringer / October 24, 2020 /

The complete renovation, redo, rehab at 4416 Laren Lane is already under contract, but we’re writing about it anyway because it’s a great lesson in how to do things right. Starting with the listing agent, Jessica Koltun. She has her own brokerage and she’s more than a listing agent, she’s also a consultant. Koltun went…

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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…

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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…

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