rita fong: SHORT SALE 802 Vista Cove Marion Ar 72364 - 11/21/13 07:23 AM
SHORT SALE 802 Vista Cove Marion Ar 72364

Come and view this one time owner, well kept short sale home at 802 Vista Cove Marion Ar 72364.  This is a very nice short sale 2 stories property, there are 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, fenced backyard along with a storage building and a screened in building that is big enough for all your family gatherings, BBQ, or just enjoy the outdoor.
The tall ceiling will capture your attention as soon as you step in from the beautiful double front door entrance, master bedroom is on your left, and what a … (3 comments)

rita fong: New Homes are still building in Rustling Oaks Marion Ar. 72364 - 11/11/13 08:00 AM
New Homes are still building in Rustling Oaks Marion Ar. 72364

 Are you thinking to move into a brand new home in 2014?  Better yet, what about having the Holidays dinner, and welcome the New Year in one of those brand new beautiful homes in Rustling Oaks subdivision?
There are 5 brand new homes in Rustling Oaks built by Master Design Builders from Memphis, Tn. right now, a few of them are still under construction, and some of them are ready to go.  All of them feature with a living room, and a dining room in real hardwood floors, a master bedroom with a master bathroom, and … (2 comments)

rita fong: Rural Development Loan in Marion Arkansas - 08/05/12 07:58 AM
Rural Development Loan in Marion Arkansas
Beginning October 1 2012, Rural Development loan will not be applied in Marion, Ar. anymore. 
Rural Development (RD) is a popular type of home mortgage loan in Marion, Ar., no down payment, lower mortgage insurance than FHA loan, competitive low interest rate...I have a client doing a RD loan right now at 3.25% interest rate, they are so excited!!
RD is very popular among first time buyers especially, they can almost move in for nothing if the seller can help with their closing costs and prepaids. 
Time is running out, if you are serious about becoming a home owner, no … (5 comments)

rita fong: First time buyer home for sale in Marion Ar 72364 - 02/17/12 07:01 AM
First time buyer home for sale in Marion Ar 72364
This cute home located at 745 Lackey Road in Pleasant Plains Marion Ar 72364 is a great affordable home for any buyer, especially first time home buyers who are now starting the home buying process.  The mortgage note is lower than renting a house with similar features in the area.
The living room is spacious and open, and it leads to the eat in kitchen or go outside to do some cookout.  The gas fireplace makes the room so cozy and warm in those cold days. You will also like the split floor plan with master bedroom on one … (11 comments)

rita fong: Luxury home for sale in Hopefield West Memphis Ar 72301 - 02/17/12 04:42 AM
Luxury home for sale in Hopefield West Memphis Ar 72301
Hopefield is an exclusive neighborhood located on Mound City Road, and it is within minutes to the Interstate going to Memphis Tn.  It is known for big luxurious homes and it is a very quiet subdivision.
It is a rare opportunity to have a home on the market for sale in Hopefield, and one of the best selling features of Hopefield is it is in West Memphis district which means you use West Memphis utilities, and go to Marion School District, it certainly is the best of both worlds.
This luxurious home is the … (6 comments)

rita fong: Open House this Saturday and Sunday 2/17 and 2/18 at 333 Geelan Rivertrace 72364 - 02/15/12 10:25 AM
Open House this Saturday and Sunday 2/17 and 2/18 at 333 Geelan Rivertrace 72364
Come and see this beautiful home located in one of Marion's well sought after subdivision Rivertrace at 333 Geelan this Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 p.m.
This 3 bedrooms 2 baths home is sitting on almost an acre lot, it has the popular split floor plan that you will like.  All one story with spacious kitchen, living room and master bedroom.  Extended driveway allows plenty of parking spaces for your companies to come visit, big backyard is ideal for cookout and hangout. 
If you are looking for a … (14 comments)

rita fong: Bed and Breakfast in Marion Ar - The Cedars of Marion - 11/18/11 10:59 AM
Bed and Breakfast in Marion Ar - The Cedars of Marion
Before I start talking about The Cedars of Marion, I would like to invite you to visit this bed and breakfast at www.thecedarsofmarion.com It is just beautiful, check it out.
I have the opportunity to tour and had lunch in this beautiful bed and breakfast, The Cedars of Marion one day this week.  I don't know about you, but I love bed and breakfast, the old style meets the new world, it just can't be replaced by any modern hotels in my opinions. 

When I step in The Cedars of Marion, … (9 comments)

rita fong: A Happy Buyer closed on her first home today! - 11/15/11 04:55 AM
It has been raining since 7 this morning, but it didn't ruin the happy day for my buyer who closed on her first home in West Memphis, Ar.!!
She is not just another first time buyer of mine, she is a very hard working single mom first time home buyer who was referred to me from an old client.  I wrote a blog about her 2 months ago A successful story of credit repair to become a home owner at last and we closed this morning at 9 am.
She was beyond excited and I am so proud of her to achieve … (16 comments)

rita fong: New homes are still building in St John's Landing in Marion Ar - 11/01/11 08:26 AM
New homes are still building in St John's Landing in Marion Ar
Not long ago, someone said to me, "I can't believe builders are still building new homes in today's market."  Well, you'd better believe it.  Yes, they are still building new homes in Marion Ar.

New homes are only building in a couple of subdivisions in Marion Ar.  St. John's Landing is one of them.  Currently there are 4 houses for sale in St John's Landing, one is a resale home, 3 of them are new homes and one is still under construction.    

Why pick St. John's Landing?
It is a … (8 comments)

rita fong: A truly short SHORT SALE story in West Memphis Ar - 10/31/11 04:35 AM
A truly short SHORT SALE story in West Memphis Ar
Short Sale, anyone who did one before knows there is nothing short about it.  I am not claiming to be a short sale specialist, we don't have enough short sales in our market to call it a niche, which is good actually.
As economy being unstable as it is, many home owners fall into the same financial crisis; losing their job, make less than before, divorce, health issues, you name it and it is out there.  Even though we are not saturated with short sales in our market, we still have some shares out there.
I … (2 comments)

rita fong: Another happy closing for my relocation buyer moving to Marion Ar - 10/28/11 10:23 AM
Another happy closing for my relocation buyer moving to Marion Ar
It is almost an year since I met this buyer who planed to relocate to Marion, Ar.  It started with a phone call one day about one of our listings, I kept in touch with her and hung in there.  She was not sure if she was going to move at first because of her job, after a few months of keeping in touch, she decided to move to Marion, Ar.
She has great credit and got pre-approved immediately, the only thing was she needed to sell her house first.  She lived about … (4 comments)

rita fong: Home Insurance - You can't close on your new house without it - 10/25/11 07:40 AM
Home Insurance - You can't close on your new house without it
Buying a house is an exciting thing, really it is.  You can take advantage of the low interest rate right now, it is a buyers market, so many choices out there, you may even find some good foreclosure deals and save more money.
If you are working with a good lender, and good real estate agent, you will be guided towards closing in every step of the way.  You will be reminded what you need to do before closing, and there are a few things you need to do.  One of … (8 comments)

rita fong: A new group of buyers in West Memphis and Marion Ar - Investor - 10/19/11 11:06 AM
A new group of buyers in West Memphis and Marion Ar - Investor
Rental is in high demand in Marion, West Memphis Ar., it helps to push another group of buyers out in the market - investors.
Many of them are seasoned investors and have been doing this for a while, some of them are 1st time investor, trying to get a piece of pie while it is still available, and why not?  There are foreclosures coming out often, there are different types of investors, and there is something for everyone.
I have a couple of seasoned investors working with me, … (13 comments)

rita fong: Trunk or Treat in Marion and West Memphis Ar 10/30 and 10/31 2011 - 10/19/11 07:25 AM
Trunk or Treat in Marion and West Memphis Ar 10/30 and 10/31 2011
Ooh, parents and kids, it is the time of the year again!  Have you got the costumes, trick or treat bags ready yet?  Halloween is just around the corner, different churches are hosting their trunk or treat on 10/30 and 10/31.  One church does their fall festival on 10/26.
Here is the list of churches where you can go trunk or treat in Marion and West Memphis this year:
West Memphis
10/26 First United Methodist Church at 215 N. Missouri is hosting Fall Festival from 5-8 p.m. Tickets to purchase to play games … (2 comments)

rita fong: 1st Annual Scarecrow Festival in Marion Ar on 10/22/2011 - 10/17/11 10:58 AM
1st Annual Scarecrow Festival in Marion Ar on 10/22/2011
Fall is here and Halloween is around the corner, guess what is the center of the attention in Marion, Ar. lately?
Miss and Mr. Scarecrow it is!  Our 1st Annual Scarecrow Festival in Marion, Ar. is coming this Saturday 10/22/2011 from 10 am to 12 noon at the Marion Courthouse Square.  There are games for kids, hayride, pumpkin painting, face painting and of course they are going to announce who the winner is for the 1st Annual Scarecrow Festival in Marion, Ar.
Have you seen those scarecrows everywhere in town?  There are many local … (4 comments)

rita fong: Home for sale 1400 Cheshire Lane in West Memphis Ar 72301 - 10/13/11 04:28 AM
Home for sale 1400 Cheshire Lane in West Memphis Ar 72301 Single Family Home for sale in West Memphis, AR … (8 comments)

rita fong: Home for sale in Pleasant Plains 745 Lackey Road in Marion Ar 72364 - 10/13/11 04:22 AM
Home for sale in Pleasant Plains 745 Lackey Road in Marion Ar 72364 Single Family Home for sale in Marion, AR … (10 comments)

rita fong: Snap shots of the 5k Run Hometown Festival in Crawfordsville Ar 10/8/2011 - 10/11/11 06:58 AM
Snap shots of the 5k Run Hometown Festival in Crawfordsville Ar 10/8/2011
It was another succcessful 5k Run Hometown Festival in Crawfordsville Ar, I enjoyed the event a whole lot myself.  There were many new vendors this year, the weather was perfect, I ate and bought quite a few homemade goodies.  
This event is a fundraiser for the Fire Department in Crawfordsville and Jonesboro Fire Department was there this year and playing bagpipes for entertainment.  It was really good, too!  We finished up the event with the antique car show, they were such a beauty.
If you didn't get a chance to go to the festival this year, I … (8 comments)

rita fong: Come join the fun at the 5K run Hometown Festival in Crawfordsville Ar this Saturday 10/8/2011 - 10/05/11 08:30 AM
Come join the fun at the 5K run Hometown Festival in Crawfordsville Ar this Saturday 10/8/2011
It is that time of the year again!  The 5K run Hometown Festival in Crawfordsville, Ar is coming this Saturday on 10/8/2011 starting at 9 am and finishes around 4 pm.  I was told there are at least 70 vendors will be there selling arts and crafts, goodies and food this year.
The festival is getting bigger and better as it grows each year, and it also became one of the festivals on my must go list.  It is definitely a family friendly event, there … (12 comments)

rita fong: Another successful story of building your dream home in Marion Ar - 09/22/11 08:57 AM
Another successful story of building your dream home in Marion Ar
Building your dream home is like nuturing your own child, it is.  From the day it is born, you watch it keep growing and changing right in front of your own eyes.  There are days it will bring you so much joy, there are days that it makes you frustrated and stressed, but at the end, you are so excited of the end result that you work so hard for.  Your dream home finally is closed and you can move in!!
My client has been wanting to buy since last … (8 comments)

 
Rita Fong, Realtor - Marion Arkansas Homes for Sale (RE/MAX REAL ESTATE TODAY, Executive Broker 901-488-9590 )

Rita Fong

Realtor - Marion Arkansas Homes for Sale

Marion, AR

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RE/MAX REAL ESTATE TODAY, Executive Broker 901-488-9590

Address: 1813 Highway 77, Marion, Ar, 72364

Office: (870) 735-4663

Mobile: (901) 488-9590

Specializing in residential real estate includes new construction, resale, first time buyer, investment properties, and relocation in Marion, West Memphis, and Crittenden County Arkansas.


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