homes: THERE IS A STABLE MARKET OUT THERE! - 06/13/08 08:49 AM
DON'T BELIEVE THE MEDIA REPORTS, THEY ARE NOT THE GOSPEL TRUTH! Searcy, Arkansas is a stable market. Agents are busy, contractors are building, we are getting new business and we are NOT selling homes for half their market value! I am sure there are other areas in the country that are … (15 comments)
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homes: AMERICAN IDOL HAS A WINNER, HIS NAME IS DAVID! - 05/22/08 01:18 PM
I have watched American Idol all season and I have been totally amazed at the talent! There were several performers who were voted off that I thought should have stayed. One, being Michael Johns, who I thought was a terrific singer.
The two Davids are very talented, but I was pulling … (8 comments)
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homes: LOOKING FOR A GOLF COURSE COMMUNITY! - 04/17/08 04:21 PM
WELCOME TO SEARCY, ARKANSAS! "A city where thousands live as millions wish they could," is the motto of Searcy. Searcy has a population of approximately 20,600 people, and is located about 50 miles North of Little Rock.
RIVER OAKS is an upscale golf course community and is very close to the hospital, … (3 comments)
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homes: ARE YOU AN AGENT OF THE FUTURE?? - 04/16/08 04:22 PM
IF ALL YOU CAN DO IS PULL UP YOUR MLS SYSTEM, YOU'RE NOT! Tommorrow's agents will do most of their transactions on the internet RELAY is a transaction management system that many Realtors will use.
The agent of tommorrow will know "texting" and their cell phone will be their office away from home! … (16 comments)
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homes: REALTORS, LISTEN TO YOUR GUT INSTINCT WHEN SHOWING PROPERTY! - 04/12/08 12:51 PM
Folks, we are in one of the most dangerous professions! We meet people we don't know at vacant homes, we let strangers in our cars, yet none of us would pick up a hitch hiker! WE ARE AN ASSULT WAITING TO HAPPEN! When I read articles about Realtors who have been hurt or murdered … (25 comments)
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homes: DON'T FORGET TAXES ARE DUE TUESDAY, APRIL 15TH! - 04/11/08 02:22 PM
This year I mailed my taxes early! I generally wait until the last day, but this year I decided I would get it done early! I pay estimated taxes and that is a big help! If you are not paying estimated taxes, you may want to talk to your tax person! … (11 comments)
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homes: DO YOU REALLY WANT TO BE 150 YEARS OLD? - 04/02/08 12:20 PM
Did anyone watch the Barbara Walters special last night? They say that babies born today could live to be 150, and feel young! They have found ways to stop aging! WOW! People in their 80's will feel like they are 40! Do you really think this is possible? They even think … (25 comments)
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homes: WORKING WITH BUILDING CONTRACTORS! - 03/19/08 03:34 PM
My husband is a building contractor, and I work with several other builders. In Arkansas builders are licensed with the state and they are required to have Workmen's Compensation.
If you are working with builders you need to be knowledgable about construction. My builders bring me their plans before construction. I … (5 comments)
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homes: GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD! UNDER $100,000! - 03/14/08 03:08 PM
Located in West Searcy, three bedrooms, 2 baths, two living areas, approx. 1676 sq. ft., roof 2006, two covered porches, fenced yard, wood cabinetry. Seller has refinished sheetrock and it has a new stomp finish on ceiling. There is a $2,000 carpet allowance and a $500.00 countertop allowance with accepted offer. … (4 comments)
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homes: RENAMING INTERSTATE 67 TO " ROCK AND ROLL" OR" ROCKABILLY" HIGHWAY! - 03/13/08 03:05 PM
Accordingto the Searcy Sun/White County Record, a group of old rock and rollers from the 50's are trying to get a name change for Highway 67 in Arkansas. This stretch of highway runs from the edge of White County at Bald Knob and Bradford on through Newport, Tuckerman, Swifton, Walnut Ridge, … (2 comments)
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homes: LITTLE DANCING GENTLEMAN, I KNOW YOUR SECRET!! - 03/10/08 12:53 PM
Have you ever met someone that you just couldn't forget? I don't even know his name, but I can see him clearly in my mind!
Last July we flew to San Juan, PR, to spend a few days before boarding the Carnival cruise ship, Destiny. We try to take a vacation each year … (6 comments)
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homes: HOME THEATER ROOMS, THE NEWEST TREND IN UPSCALE HOMES! - 03/09/08 04:02 PM
Pass the popcorn! Home theater rooms are the newest trend in upscale homes. No need to get dressed, you can watch the movie in your pajamas! What a great way to relax!
My husband builds upscale homes and theater rooms are a great selling feature. The rooms must be painted a dark … (15 comments)
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homes: IT'S TAX TIME AGAIN, DO YOU USE QUICKEN? - 03/08/08 03:27 PM
I could not do without Quicken! I use it in my business, my builder husband's business, my storage units, my investment property and my personal business. At year's end I can click on last year, and instantly have a printout of my expenses and income. How convenient!
I can also view, … (19 comments)
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homes: REALTORS, DOES YOUR ADVERTISEMENT REALLY REPRESENT THE SELLER? - 03/08/08 09:36 AM
Arkansas is a dual agency state, meaning we can represent both buyer and seller, with full disclosure.
Sometime clients ask me, when they call about an advertised property another agent has listed, "Why is there no price or address listed in the ad?" I wonder, why is that?
The only thing I can figure is … (6 comments)
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homes: BARKING DOGS IN A RETAIL STORE? - 03/07/08 10:22 AM
My daughter, Mitzi, and I were shopping in Lowe's a few weeks ago. All of a sudden I heard dogs barking and barking and barking. You could hardly hear yourself think! I turned to Mitzi and asked, "Does Lowe's allow dogs in the store?" She replies, "I guess so, but don't … (23 comments)
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homes: DO YOU HAVE A POT FILLER! I DON'T MEAN A POT FULL OF MARAJUANA! - 03/07/08 09:33 AM
Realtors! If you are building, remodeling, or just working with builders, consider installing a pot filler in the kitchen! They will save you many steps!
I have one in my home, and my builder husband has started installing them in spec homes. They come in oil rubbed bronze, brass, copper, stainless, what ever … (8 comments)
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homes: HEY, LOOK! GRANDMA IS PARASAILING!! - 03/06/08 01:39 PM
Fear is something we all face, at one time or another! Well, thanks to my grandchildren, Gabby and Adrian, I have conquered my fear of flying and heights!!
In the early 70's I had a very bad experience on my first plane ride! I did not fly again until Thanksgiving week 2006. … (12 comments)
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homes: I JUST CLOSED WITH BUYERS WHO BOUGHT A FSBO FIVE YEARS AGO! - 03/03/08 08:30 PM
Five years ago I showed property to buyers, very nice couple, but they ended up buying a FSBO. Did I get mad? No, I told them I enjoyed showing them property, enjoyed their company, and if I could ever help again, please call me. They did and I closed with them … (2 comments)
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homes: REALTORS READ THIS, THIS COULD HAPPEN TO YOU! - 02/29/08 08:54 AM
A couple of weeks ago I got a call from my niece in another state. She had a real estate question and wanted me to help her. Her friend had purchased a house approximately 3 years ago and it had went through real estate. The listing sheet said the home was … (14 comments)
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homes: GIVE ME THAT OLD TIME ROCK & ROLL, TODAY'S MUSIC JUST HAS NO SOUL! - 02/27/08 09:59 PM
The 50's and 60's was the beginning of Rock & Roll! Elvis appeared on the scene and he is still the king of rock and roll! I loved Elvis, still do. He could sing anyone's song, but no one, absolutely no one, could sing one of his! If you are ever in … (8 comments)
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homes: BABY BOOMERS AND THE HOUSING MARKET! - 02/27/08 03:43 PM
Did you know that the Baby Boomers are suppose to be the most affluent generation? A Baby Boomer is someone who was born between 1946 and 1964. We wanted more than our parents and we worked hard to achieve our dreams.
Well, now Baby Boomers are starting to retire! We are suppose to be … (4 comments)
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homes: MLS HOME TOURS, DO YOU GO WITH YOUR OFFICE OR ALL OFFICES? - 02/24/08 06:11 PM
Our Searcy Board of Realtors are a unique bunch of Realtors. When I meet Realtors from other areas and ask if they tour with other competing offices they generally say, "Are you crazy?" "That's our competition!"
Every Wednesday morning Realtors meet at our Searcy Board of Realtors office and we tour together. … (2 comments)
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homes: EDUCATING BUYERS THAT RIDICULOUS LOW OFFERS WASTE TIME AND INSULTS SELLER! - 02/23/08 03:51 PM
Before you write that offer, please educate the buyers. Pull up solds from the MLS and show them what recent solds were in that area. Tell your buyers that what the media says is not always true. Home sales may be down in one area and up in another.
Here, in Searcy, Arkansas, we have a … (11 comments)
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homes: PLEASE LET THIS DEAL FALL THROUGH!!! - 02/21/08 01:51 PM
It was 1994 and I had just started my career in real estate. I lived in Bald Knob at the time and was with a small real estate company. I attended MLS meetings and tour with the Searcy REALTORS. At one of the meetings, Barbara Duncan, gave me a referral. She had sold the home … (11 comments)
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homes: WATCH OUT FOR LILLIE!! I HAD HER HOME LISTED AND FIRED HER! - 02/20/08 01:36 PM
Selling real estate is a great profession! I am a RE/MAX agent in Searcy, Arkansas. I have met so many wonderful people, and then there was LILLIE!
Lillie called one day and wanted me to list her home. I was so thrilled, we Realtors get excited when we get a "new listing", but little … (19 comments)
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homes: THE GIFT OF LIFE - 02/19/08 04:25 PM
I am a Realtor and I sell homes in Searcy, Arkansas. Things happen in our lives and they make us realize how important life is. This is my story of how a family in Tennessee touched the lives of a family in Arkansas.
On October 28, 1996, we got the call we … (7 comments)
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