cabot ar real estate: Update on the Cabot Real Estate Market - 11/02/07 10:07 AM
There is no getting around it, the real estate market in Cabot Arkansas is slowing down. I try to post something every month telling consumers about the local real estate market. For the last couple of months I have seen subtle signs of a slow down, but tried to remain optimistic. … (0 comments)
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cabot ar real estate: Why is now a good time to buy a home in Cabot Arkansas? - 11/01/07 12:17 PM
I had that question asked to me yesterday by an investor that I work with on a regular basis. I had to take a second and and think of what to say. I am not the type to spout off something so I can get people to buy a home from … (0 comments)
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cabot ar real estate: What is a Sub-Prime Mortgage? - 09/26/07 06:44 PM
With all of the real estate news about sub-prime mortgage lenders going bankrupt, I thought it would be a good time to explain what sub-prime mortgages are.
Sub-prime Lender Defined
A sub-prime lender is one who lends to borrowers who do not qualify for loans from mainstream lenders. Some are independent, but increasingly they … (0 comments)
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cabot ar real estate: Why a Realtor's website may or may not sell your Cabot Arkansas Home - 09/17/07 02:50 PM
There are two primary issues that need to be handled when selling a home, price and exposure. The home has to be priced right for buyers to think about buying the home. It has to be somewhat close to market value. The other issue is exposure. You can have your home … (0 comments)
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cabot ar real estate: What New Home Building is Doing For Cabot AR - 09/14/07 03:48 PM
Right now in Cabot Arkansas there are new homes bing built everywhere. If some one is looking for a new home somewhere in the area and has specific tastes, they could find what they are looking for in or around Cabot AR. There are new homes on small sub-division lots, there … (0 comments)
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cabot ar real estate: Basics about marketing You - 09/13/07 03:28 PM
There are agents everywhere. The small town that I work in has one agent to every two hundred people in the town. How can you stand out? There has to be a way to differentiate yourself from other agents. In fact, there are two primary ways that you can establish a competitive … (3 comments)
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cabot ar real estate: Do Cabot AR Real Estate Agents Make That Much $$$$$$? - 09/11/07 12:20 PM
Not really. I am joking there is the potential to make good money in Cabot real estate, but consumers should consider a couple of things. We have a a lot of costs!! Being a real estate agent is like running a one man/woman business. Let me take some time to explain … (0 comments)
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cabot ar real estate: Should You Buy a Cabot AR Homes In This Market? - 09/10/07 02:29 PM
National statistics are down and economist do not see a change for a while. The predictions are that the housing decline has just begun. The question is, should you buy a house with all of this going on? The answer is somewhat complex and something you and your family should think about. … (0 comments)
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cabot ar real estate: National Mortgage Foreclosures Reach an All Time High - 09/06/07 03:03 PM
The number of homeowners receiving foreclosure notices hit a record high in the spring of this year. The spring quarter is the third consecutive quarter that foreclosures reached a high. The delinquency rate is up also. This is the notice that lets people know they are behind on their payments.
Many economist feel … (0 comments)
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cabot ar real estate: The Process of Buying Your First Home IN Cabot Arkansas; Part 4 - 09/05/07 12:46 PM
Last week we moved into writing a contract and some things that you need to discuss with your Realtor. Discount points are something that should be mentioned and evaluated to see if they are the best option for you. I would like to continue the discussion of writing contracts and some … (0 comments)
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cabot ar real estate: What are discount points? - 08/31/07 03:47 PM
Many people are unclear about what discount points are. I wanted to take some time to explain discount points and how they may or may not be beneficial to you.
Generally if you plan to live in a home for several of years discount points may not be a bad idea. Discount … (0 comments)
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cabot ar real estate: The Process of Buying Your First Home In Cabot AR; Part 3 - 08/29/07 11:49 AM
Last week I wrote about the little things a good agent could do to help save you time when looking for your new home. Once you find a home you like you should have your agent ask for the property disclosure before making an offer. This will give you a chance … (0 comments)
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cabot ar real estate: National Home Prices Fall - 08/28/07 04:56 PM
Home prices fell 3.2% in the second quarter. That is the steepest decline since the Standard & Poor's began tracking national housing. After 5 years of steady rising housing prices the decline was to be inevitable. Many areas of the country have seen extremely rapid inclines in home prices. With this rapid … (0 comments)
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cabot ar real estate: The Process of buying Your First Home in Cabot AR; Part 2 - 08/24/07 07:03 PM
I have been trying to explain the importance of having some "know how" when buying your fist homes in Cabot or surrounding areas. I know that it is your first home and your knowledge will be limited, but any little bit you know can help save you time and money. I … (0 comments)
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cabot ar real estate: Cabot AR Real Estate Update - 08/23/07 11:56 AM
I try to post an Cabot AR real estate update on here every once in a while. This is meant to focus on what the Cabot housing market is doing. These numbers are only for homes sold in Cabot AR city limits and homes that were sold by realtors. If you would … (0 comments)
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cabot ar real estate: Time is a valuable thing; Some people just don't understand - 08/22/07 02:15 PM
I have came to realize and accept that I am in a profession where I can expect people to call me, and for lack of a better term WASTE MY TIME. I do not think if someone calls me and ask questions about their home while not panning on moving it is a … (3 comments)
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cabot ar real estate: WARNING to People Who own Homes in Cabot AR - 08/17/07 08:42 PM
An article was released today in the Cabot Star Herald warning Cabot home owners of unlicensed solicitors trying to convince Cabot home owners to have street numbers painted on the curb due to a city ordinance. The mayor Eddie Joe Williams says that street numbers painted on the curb are not … (0 comments)
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cabot ar real estate: Arkansas Decline; Cabot AR/Lonoke County Incline - 08/09/07 10:38 AM
I wrote a post a couple of days ago about how the market in Cabot AR was not that bad compared to the rest of the country. An article was relased yesterday in the Arkansas Democrat Gazette about how real estate is not so hot in Arkansas. The article spoke about how people … (0 comments)
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cabot ar real estate: Real Estate In Cabot Arkansas - 08/07/07 05:08 PM
Contrary to some of the national news coverage, the real estate is not that bad in Cabot. Sure there has been a slow down from last year, but Cabot real estate has not gone down the tube. Let's take a minute to look at some of the pros & cons of … (2 comments)
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