So we all know the northeast Ohio real estate market has been an exciting time for most sellers the past few years. The second a home hits the market, sellers are flooded with buyers waiving offers in their faces, screaming “pick me, pick me”.

All too often, in a good market, comes investors that want to try their hand at “flipping” houses. The home usually results a basic bitch, pumpkin spice latte, gray floor, gray wall, and quite frankly, just plain boring finish.

That’s where these two come in. Shawn Crone, of SLC Design Co, @slcdesignco, and his partner Robbie Fox are about to change the way these flip homes are done. The past three years the duo have been renovating their Merriman Rd property from top to bottom. The amount of looky-lou’s, wanting to know whats next is plentiful.

Their goal is to create new spaces from old worn out, forgotten spots, made up of thoughtful design, and a uniqueness that will be recognized for a long time to come.

I’ve been fortunate enough to partner with Shawn on many design jobs. There will be plenty of those creative projects featured, but in the meantime, watch the video and peruse the before and after photos of this gem they completed in about 3 1/2 months. BTW, it sold in two days, with multiple offers.

Located in one of Akron's coolest neighborhoods this spot is packed with exceptional design details and character inside and out. From the inviting front porch to the thoughtfully remodeled living areas, you'll have no shortage of comfortable space for lazing around, entertaining entire dinner parties, and everything in between. The open floor plan and choice elements like the butcher block countertops, mixed metal lighting, white subway tile, and warm wood laminate floors ensure that the space remains both light and inviting. Thanks to the cheerful landscaping and horizontal modern fencing, the backyard is equally well suited for quality time spent kicking back as the interior of the home. Worthy mentions, the fully finished lower level basically doubles the amount of living space. It features a huge open living area, two additional bedrooms, full bathroom, and laundry room. Even square inch of this home is utilized to the max. All told, a home this good and and this well suited is such a rare find. It's the right time to be calling this place home.