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    Real Estate Relief

    Here's what it's really like to try the real estate trend that’s transforming Dallas-Fort Worth

    CultureMap Create
    Mar 22, 2018 | 11:52 am

    Since it launched in 2014, Opendoor has been helping North Texans — and tens of thousands of other buyers and sellers all across the country — enjoy a headache-free real estate experience.

    By streamlining the selling process, removing the uncertainty of how long a home will take to sell, and eliminating the stress, hassle, and cost of pre-listing repairs and needing to be "open-house ready" at all times, Opendoor has been a dream come true for home sellers.

    For would-be buyers, it's as simple as using the app to find and visit for-sale homes on your own schedule, any time between 6 am and 9 pm. The app is your key to enter any of the hundreds of local homes for sale in Dallas-Fort Worth, so you can see multiple homes in a day and essentially "speed date" your way into your next home on your own timeline.

    Think it sounds too good to be reality? The Wrights initially did too. Katherine and Robert Wright recently used Opendoor to sell their home in Rowlett, and cannot say enough good things about the experience.

    "We didn't have to do a thing," says Katherine. "Not one single thing. We originally sent in the offer request for fun, just to see what would happen, and when we got the response we were floored that the offer was higher than what we were hoping to get."

    The Wrights, like many families, have an extremely busy schedule that makes always keeping a home in perfect showing condition nearly impossible. They regularly foster children and have two Great Danes, so it was an immense relief to not have to vacate their home on a moment's notice for showings or open houses. For their family, not having the stress and hassle of a traditional sale and having control over the timeline made the guaranteed, fair-market offer on their home that much sweeter.

    "Opendoor handled everything seamlessly, from working around our schedule for the initial home visit to even taking care of the caulking around the toilet that needed to be done," says Katherine. "We kept waiting for the ball to drop, to discover there was a secret fee or something, but there wasn't! It really was as easy as advertised."

    Once a homeowner submits an offer request, Opendoor responds with a fair-market offer that reflects the local comps and the home's current condition. An inspector will verify the condition of the home in-person, and the paperwork is completed online, which many find makes the process even easier — you don't have to go anywhere just to write your signature. It's all streamlined and super convenient.

    The Wrights say that in the past they had less-than-ideal real estate experiences, where they felt people would talk down to them, or not be clear with what was happening during each stage of the sale, but they were impressed with the level of service they got from Opendoor.

    "Every person we spoke to at Opendoor was kind and super easy to work with," says Katherine. "It was a 10 out of 10 experience, and we'll only use them going forward. Every DFW home seller should start the process by at least requesting an offer from Opendoor."

    Potential buyers can use the app to view Opendoor homes.

    Opendoor app unlocking door
    Photo courtesy of Opendoor
    Potential buyers can use the app to view Opendoor homes.
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    HAUTE PROPERTIES

    Majestic $6 million estate in Texas Hill Country goes up for auction

    John Egan
    Feb 11, 2026 | 12:49 pm
    Oxbow Overlook estate
    Photo courtesy of JPM Real Estate Photography\u200b
    The house sits on top of a drop-off.

    A sprawling, 13-acre waterfront estate about two hours south of Dallas is hitting the auction block. Bidding on the Oxbow Overlook estate, just outside the Central Texas town of Belton, is scheduled to start February 13 on the Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions website.

    The sale process will conclude February 28 when the estate is featured at ModaMiami, a luxury event hosted by South Florida’s Biltmore Miami-Coral Gables.

    The property, at 8536 Armstrong Rd., is co-listed at $5.95 million by Debbie Stevenson of Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty. Bidding will start at $2 million to $2.5 million.

    “This incomparable offering perfectly captures the essence of refined Hill Country living,” Stevenson says. “From its serene creekside setting and acres of privacy to its remarkable architectural details, Oxbow Overlook delivers a level of craftsmanship and lifestyle that is rarely available.”

    Built in 2001 of native limestone and stone, the French Provincial-inspired main house boasts a 24-foot entry wall made of iron and glass, and a grand foyer crowned by a 31-foot copper dome ceiling. The ceiling hovers above an oak staircase with copper accents.

    Oxbow Overlook estate Everyone who enters from the front door will be looking up.Photo courtesy of JPM Real Estate Photography

    Other highlights of Oxbow Overlook’s nearly 7,000-square-foot main house include:

    • Six bedrooms
    • Five full bathrooms and two half-bathrooms
    • Seven fireplaces
    • Three laundry rooms
    • Wet bar
    • Eat-in kitchen
    • Elevator access to second story
    • Home office
    • Game room
    • Exercise pool with swim jets and spa
    • Outdoor kitchen
    • Covered and open patios
    • Coffered and beamed ceilings
    • Crown molding
    • Indoor and outdoor fireplaces
    • Generac backup generator

    Oxbow Overlook estate Natural elements break up all the white.Photo courtesy of JPM Real Estate Photography

    The property includes a separate 3,118-square-foot carriage house.

    Oxbow Overlook is close to Belton Lake, Stillhouse Hollow Lake, Salado, and Temple.

    “Designed to embrace its natural surroundings, creekside walls, and outdoor living spaces conform to the bluff’s natural curve, offering spectacular views across the property and showcasing thoughtful conveniences at every turn,” Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions says.

    Oxbow Overlook estate
    Photo courtesy of JPM Real Estate Photography\u200b
    The house sits on top of a drop-off.
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