839 N Madison: Pre-renovation
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Come to this weekend’s open house and maybe stay for 20 years too
Oak Cliff is truly unique. We love learning more about how our clients fell in love with the neighborhood and their home. The sellers of 503 S Ravinia share their story below and come see this home for yourself this Sunday from 1-3p.
Our 20-year Impulse buy
Who buys a home on impulse? We did! In 1998, we had decided we wanted to move to Oak Cliff, but didn’t know much about it yet. We wanted to rent for a year to learn more about the area before buying our home. We previewed a potential rental on Oak Cliff Blvd. We weren’t crazy about the rental, but instantly felt at home with the vibe that emanates throughout Oak Cliff. With nothing better to do on a Saturday afternoon in November, we decided to take up the owner’s offer to meet her husband who also did all of the maintenance on the rental. He was prepping this house to sell. When we stepped onto the property, the fall trees grabbed our attention. We immediately fell in love with the big front windows, hardwood floors and charming 1940s details. We told the owners to stop all their prep work so we could take over and make it our own. 20 years later, it’s time to pass it to a new owner to love as much as we have.
503 S Ravinia
1407 S Melbourne
IS your home surveillance putting you at risk when you are on the market?
Selling a home can be frustrating to homeowners. They’re asked to allow strangers into their home. They may never receive feedback and are left to wonder, “Why didn’t that last buyer bite?” What do anxious sellers do? They get an extra set of ears. Many homeowners have installed security cameras and smart-home devices. These installations can be an ultra high-tech security system or a simple baby monitor, and they all can be abused. A number of notable cases have emerged where sellers listened to a potential buyer’s showing. Sometimes it’s to gain advantage in negotiations, while other times it’s simply to better stage the property. So, can a seller covertly record or monitor a buyer’s showing?