northwest arkansas real estate: Rents Are on the Rise: Don’t Get Caught in the Rental Trap! - 01/06/18 10:27 AM
Real Estate with  LENORE COTTRELL HOME LANGUAGE  FREE BUYING/SELLING GUIDES    Rents Are on the Rise: Don’t Get Caught in the Rental Trap!    Tuesday December 19th, 2017  First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy   There are many benefits to homeownership. One of the top benefits is protecting yourself from rising rents, by locking in your housing cost for the life of your mortgage.
Don’t Become Trapped  A recent article by Apartment List addressed rising rents by stating:
“Rents are up 2.7% year-over-year at the national level. Year-over-year growth continues to fall between the 2.1% rate from this time last year and the 3.4% growth rate from … (2 comments)

northwest arkansas real estate: The Illinois Watershed Partnership in Cave Springs - 12/17/17 02:12 PM
Nestled in the heart of Cave Springs is the Illinois Watershed Partnership at 221 S. Main Street. Formerly known as Lake Keith, this is 30-acres of beauty for hiking, fishing, canoeing and kayaking.  There is also bat viewing March through October at dusk.
Across from the lake is the Learning Center which is open Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm but feel free to use the area around the lake from dawn to dusk daily. Best of all it is all FREE!!
 
Learn more about the Illinois Watershed Partnership HERE
Learn more about the history of Cave Springs and it's cave and protected wildlife HERE
 
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northwest arkansas real estate: Your own park- walking distance to the mall! - 11/10/17 06:58 AM
 




This expansive Stitt Energy home sits on an expansive lot in Pleasant Acres. Sitting on 1.99 acres with a storage shed, kennel, gazebo and sports court. This large home is made for family living. It sits right next to the Razorback Greenway and coveniently located near Pleasant Grove Road and Bellview Road making it in walking distance to the mall, restaurants and shopping. Be sure to view the virtual open house by clicking the link included!
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northwest arkansas real estate: Chihuly at Crystal Bridges Museum - 06/06/17 07:32 AM
Crystal Bridges is wowing residents and visitors of Northwest Arkansas with the Dale Chihuly exhibit. Tickets are required for viewing but I would highly recommend it!! Read more about it at Crystal Bridges Website
        
   
 
 
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northwest arkansas real estate: Downtown Bentonville- Residential or Commercial! - 02/27/17 10:23 AM
This all brick home was built in 2005 and has 1,780 square feet. It has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The home sits on .20 acres and can be used for both residential and many types of business usage. The location simply cannot be beat. It is nestled between the downtown square and the proposed Arts District. This home would be a fabulous opportunity for someone that wants to live "close to the action" or for an investor looking for a great deal. 
 
See the attached information regarding the proposed Arts District as well as the zoning for Downtown Edge. Be sure … (9 comments)

northwest arkansas real estate: Cool Things in Northwest Arkansas - Razorback Greenway - 01/19/17 05:17 AM
Who knew there were cool things in Arkansas?
The northwest region of the state has some seriously cool stuff going on. One of the big deals in the region is the Razorback Greenway. Lots of cities across the country have some nice biking trails or cute walking paths, but Arkansas got serious in a big way about creating this massive multi-city connected trail system for walking, biking, skateboarding, and roller skating. The cities along the path all came together in an effort to make an outstanding trailway and, after years of collaboration, they have succeeded. If you start at one end of … (9 comments)

northwest arkansas real estate: The most expensive listing in Northwest Arkansas! - 01/06/17 08:29 AM
Have you always wondered- what is the most expensive home I could buy in Northwest Arkansas? Well wonder no more!!
 
Let me introduce you to The Dromburg. A literal castle that sits nestled in the Ozark Mountains.
 
With almost 9,000 square feet and 40 acres of land! Some of the unique features of this property include:
*on observation deck with heated floors
*a map room on the 3rd floor
*hand carved moldings
*60% glass walls in the master bedroom wing to face the sun and moon rise
*a secret bookcase door in the Chapel
*antique onyx chandelier in the library
*12 Corinthian columns in the library
*a walled garden with an … (5 comments)

northwest arkansas real estate: How Much Will That Fixer-Upper Cost You? - 12/22/16 01:07 PM
How to Assess the Real Cost of a Fixer-Upper House When you buy a fixer-upper house, you can save a ton of money, or get yourself in a financial fix. Read
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northwest arkansas real estate: Is it a bedroom or just a room? - 12/09/16 07:24 AM
What can be considered a bedroom and what cannot?
There are 4 requirements that a room must meet to be considered a bedroom:
 
1. The length and width of the room must be 7 feet in both directions minimum.
7×7  length by width is the absolute bare minimum for a bedroom although I don't know too many people that want to live in such a  small space!
 
2. A bedroom ceiling must be at least 7 feet tall.
*attics and lofts have to have 50% of the ceiling 7 foot tall..  
 
3. A bedroom must have two ways out.
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northwest arkansas real estate: Hyde Park Subdivision - Jewel of Cave Springs AR - 12/08/16 03:56 PM
If you're not from "around these parts," you may be asking why anyone would want to live in Northwest Arkansas.
Well, besides the natural beauty of the Ozarks, the small-town feel with big-city advantages, some of the nicest folks, and business opportunities from major global players like Walmart and Tyson Foods, there are gorgeous pre-planned communities with unbelievable amenities and upscale, affordable homes. 
One of the most beautiful, well-planned communities in the region is in the city of Cave Springs-- Hyde Park. From the outside, the well-manicured streets are lined with colorful craftsman style homes, all neatly landscaped and painted in a colorful … (0 comments)

northwest arkansas real estate: What does a title company do? - 12/06/16 07:20 AM
When you purchase a home, a title company will research the property to ensure that you are the rightful owner. They’ll look through records for anything that might cause problems—ownership disputes, restrictions, unpaid taxes, liens, and more. Their goal is to document the chain of title and identify any issues that could become major problems down the road.
At the end of the process, the title company issues a title opinion. This is a legal document that states that the title is valid. The title opinion is part of obtaining title insurance. The insurance protects both the owner and the lender if … (0 comments)

 
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