FSBO in Bella Vista – Great Location with Amazing Lot
Posted by Ben Roberts on November 25th, 2009
#2 Piccadilly Lane in Bella Vista is a completely remodeled, expanded, and rehabbed property. Built in 1997, this home looks and feels like it was built in 2007 or 2009! The property has ceramic tile baths, hardwood floors, gas log fireplace, corian countertops, vaulted ceilings, and an amazing large level yard with a playhouse. Come see what makes this home quite a deal at $125,000… Read the rest of this entry »
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Great Idea for Homeowners At Christmas Time
Posted by Ben Roberts on November 25th, 2009
Many homes look their best at Christmas time. Between the wreaths hung on the windows, lawn Santas, and the plethora of little twinkling lights, your home shines at Christmas time. Why not capture that essence for the future… perhaps when you decide to sell. Here’s some ideas on how to take pictures of your home at Christmas for posterity sake and to put a little more cash in your wallet when it comes time to sell… Read the rest of this entry »
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20 Questions You Gotta Answer Before You Go House Hunting
Posted by Ben Roberts on November 23rd, 2009
Searching for the perfect home can be time consuming. Very time consuming. Since we all have work, family, and a social calendar to keep while looking for homes, here’s 20 Questions You Gotta Answer Before You Go House Hunting. If you know the answer to all these questions, you will be able to easily eliminate homes that don’t meet your criteria… leaving only the cream of the crop for you to spend your time on. Check ‘em out.
20 Questions That will Save you Major Heartache and Time
- If the perfect home presented itself, are you in the position to buy it. If not, what would need to happen before you were in the position to buy it?
- What is the most money per month that you think a bank would qualify you to make a payment?
- What do you think you’re current home would list and sell for?
- What in your current home would you like to change?
- What features in your current home or a friend/family member’s home would you like in your next home?
- What style do you love? Not like, love.
- Do you prefer single story, two-story, or multi-level living?
- Do you want/need a yard?
- Are you looking for a maintenance free lifestyle?
- How many bedrooms?
- How many baths?
- What would be the most compelling reason for you to purchase a particular property?
- Which of the amenities you’ve mentioned would be nice to have but not necessary?
- Who helps you make real estate decisions?
- Who else will play a role in making your final decision?
- What are the most important appreciating characteristics to you?
- What is the minimum square footage you can live with?
- What features and benefits should a great real estate agent provide?
- How easy or hard is it for you to put together money for a down payment? What is the maximum down payment you could afford for a home that meets all your needs?
- How do you like to view/search for homes? Internet or in person? With an agent or drive by? Appointments or Open Houses?
If you can answer these twenty questions… (and you may want to write the answers down for reference) then the agent that you choose can direct you to a list of perfect homes for you to look at that are already qualified with these parameters in mind. It saves everyone valuable time and you’ll get much less frustrated with the process of home buying. Give us a call at (479) 636-7777 if you need help determining the answer to any of these questions or if you’d like to view some home you saw using our home search.
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Get Photos with Santa at Pinnacle Hills Promenade in Rogers
Posted by Ben Roberts on November 19th, 2009
I’m pretty sure it broke the freezing mark last night in Northwest Arkansas. So it seems that it’s that time of year again. Time to take the kiddies to see St. Nick. Time to let them sit on his furry red lap and whisper what they want for Christmas. Santa will be at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall starting Saturday, November 21st! Don’t forget to go see him…
Santa at the Promenade
November 21st thru Christmas.
Times:
Monday – Saturday 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm, and 6pm-8pm
Sunday 12pm-3pm, and 3:3-pm-6pm
Get a santa photo coupon and Holiday Drawing for your child.
My family went last year and santa is a the real McCoy. This is actually him in the picture. That’s his REAL beard. He and Mrs. Claus are checking into a local hotel today (I know a guy…) to get settled in before talking to good little boys and girls all over Northwest Arkansas at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall starting November 21st. That’s the same day Lights of the Ozarks begins… Here come the Holidays!
If you want to know more just let me know
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Fayetteville’s Lights of The Ozarks 2009
Posted by Ben Roberts on November 19th, 2009
Lights of the Ozarks in Fayetteville is an annual winterfest light extravaganza where 450,000 lights adorn Fayetteville’s downtown square. Bring some holiday cheer, bundle up, get a thermos of hot cocoa, and take your family to see the best light show in Northwest Arkansas this holiday season. Read the rest of this entry »
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EXIT Realty is Here… and Growing.
Posted by Larry Robison on November 16th, 2009
Exit Realty is still here and growing. Thursday, November 12th the regional offices of Exit Realty got together to show the unity of the brand in Northwest Arkansas. A group of eighty plus licensed realtors made a commitment to work together through marketing and the sales of properties in Northwest Arkansas.
Rumors abound… actions speak for themselves
It has been said that the attacks of one’s competitors should be taken as a compliment. The rumor being promoted in the street by one particular group of offices state that a smaller regional franchise has bought Exit Realty International. This is most certainly not true. Exit is still here and proud to be a leader in the real estate community.
The offices of Exit Realty will continue to work together to increase the number of truly professional agents and the the selling of real estate throughout Northwest Arkansas and beyond.
The best choice is now EXIT Realty
For people looking to buy or sell real estate, consider your local Exit Realty office. No other franchise or independent brokerage in Northwest Arkansas has the training, the technology, and the leadership to stand toe-to-toe with EXIT Realty. Therefore, no other office(s) can a client’s property as well as the collective offices of EXIT Realty.
For agents looking to make a move to another real estate company, you should also consider your local Exit Realty office. For more information on EXIT REALTY, call 479-636-7777.
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18 Things That Will Help You Pick a High Appreciating Neighborhood
Posted by Ben Roberts on November 11th, 2009
Today’s market is different than years past… to say the least. There are still basic principles of buying that you should follow to make smart choices when buying a home as an investment vehicle for your future. Here are 18 Things to Look for to Pick a High Appreciating Neighborhood… Read the rest of this entry »
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Can I get the 2010 Home Buyers Tax Credits?
Posted by Mel Reed on November 10th, 2009
OK, you have heard by now that congress has passed and the president has signed the bill that extends the tax-credits for home buyers. It is what it is, and it may help with the sale of homes in the marketplace, it may just be postponing the inevitable market correction. But, hey, it is here and we can use it, (maybe). There are still some qualifiers, and if you are considering the purchase of a home, anytime soon, it is great to have options!
The following is a summary of my understanding of the 2010 program. Listed are some major points that may help sort through the details.
$8,000 First-time Home Buyer Tax Credit Major Points:
- The $8,000 tax credit is for first-time home buyers only. For the tax credit program, the IRS defines a first-time home buyer as someone who has not owned a principal residence during the three-year period prior to the purchase.
- The tax credit does not have to be repaid.
- The tax credit is equal to 10 percent of the home’s purchase price up to a maximum of $8,000.
- The tax credit applies only to homes priced at $800,000 or less.
- The tax credit now applies to sales occurring on or after January 1, 2009 and or before April 30, 2010. However, in cases where a binding sales contract is signed by April 30, 2010, a home purchase completed by June 30, 2010 will qualify.
- For homes purchased on or after January 1, 2009 and on or before November 6, 2009, the income limits are $75,000 for single taxpayers and $150,000 for married couples filing jointly.
- For homes purchased after November 6, 2009 and on or before April 30, 2010, single taxpayers with incomes up to $125,000 and married couples with incomes up to $225,000 qualify for the full tax credit.
The $6,500 Move-Up / Repeat Home Buyer Tax Credit Major Points:
- To be eligible to claim the tax credit, buyers must have owned and lived in their previous home for five consecutive years out of the last eight years.
- The tax credit does not have to be repaid.
- The tax credit is equal to 10 percent of the home’’s purchase price up to a maximum of $6,500.
- The tax credit applies only to homes priced at $800,000 or less.
- The credit is available for homes purchased after November 6, 2009 and on or before April 30, 2010. However, in cases where a binding sales contract is signed by May 1, 2010, the home purchase qualifies provided it is completed prior to July 1, 2010.
- Single taxpayers with incomes up to $125,000 and married couples with incomes up to $225,000 qualify for the full tax credit.
So there you go, hope this helps. Let me know if you need the help of a professional.
The REED-able quote of the day is: “Promises Kept, are what Successful Business are Built on”
Many Blessings – Mel Reed
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How Can We Help You?
Posted by Larry Robison on November 10th, 2009
Thank you for visiting our website. Simply put, how can we help you? Are you in the market for a new home, possibly interested in taking advantage of the just approved tax credit? Looking to sell a home? Commercial property or lease? Please give us a call. We will help you have an enjoyable experience no matter the direction you choose.
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List My Home During the Holidays? Are You Crazy?
Posted by June Davenport on November 9th, 2009
Most people think that listing their home during the holiday season can’t possibly be a good idea. They want to either take if off the market or wait until next spring to put it on the market. But with the new Tax Credit extension and additions, there’s no a better time to list your home than right now! Here’s 11 Great Reasons to List Your Home During the Holidays…
11 Great Reasons To… LIST YOUR HOME DURING THE HOLIDAYS!
- People who look for a home during the holidays are more serious buyers.
- Serious buyers have fewer houses to choose from during the Holidays and less competition means more money for you.
- Since the supply of listings will dramatically increase in January, there will be less demand for your particular home. Less demand means less money for you.
- Houses show better when decorated for the Holidays.
- Buyers are more emotional during the Holidays so they are more likely to pay your price.
- Buyers have more time to look for a home during the Holidays than during regular weekdays.
- Some people must buy before the end of the year for tax purposes.
- January is traditionally the month for employees to begin new jobs. Since transferees cannot wait until spring to buy, you must be on the market during the Holidays to capture that market.
- You can still be on the market, but you have the option to restrict showings during the six or seven days during the Holidays.
- You can sell now for more money and we will negotiate for a extended occupancy until early next year.
- By selling now, you may have an opportunity to be a non-contingent buyer during the spring when many more houses are on the market for less money! This will allow you to sell high and buy low.
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