River Valley Real Estate
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Breathtaking Views From Every Room! Fort Smith
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River Valley Real Estate
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CRAWFORD COUNTY BOARD OF REALTORS ..........................................................................3 FORT SMITH BOARD OF REALTORS ............................................................................................13 FORT SMITH HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION .....................................................................15 DEFINING HARDSCAPE AND HOW TO USE IT ......................................................................17 BENEFITS TO OPEN CONCEPT FLOOR PLANS......................................................................18 BASEMENT REMODELING TIPS .....................................................................................................19 DESIGN A MORE FUNCTIONAL PANTRY...................................................................................21 WATER FEATURE DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE.................................................................27 GRAY IS HERE TO STAY IN HOME DECOR.................................................................................30 SIMPLE INEXPENSIVE STAGING STRATEGIES ......................................................................38
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Breathtaking Views From Every Room! Fort Smith
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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS
AOG ............................................................................... 7 McGraw Realtors....................................................31 Arvest Bank ..............................................................16 Medlock & West Realty........................................14
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Assurance Realty .................................................. 8-9 Quantum Property Services ........................28-29 The opinions and observations expressed in River Valley Real Estate & Home are those of the respective authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Times Record. Volume 12, Number 12 River Valley Real Estate & Home, a magazine of the TImes Record published 12 times a year.
Chuck Fawcett Realty.....................................34-36 RE/MAX Executives ..............................................12 Citizens Bank...........................................................40 Roger Cook Real Estate .................................10-11 Cobblestone .............................................................37 Ronald Ragon Realty ............................................26 Coldwell Banker Fleming Lau Realty ......22-24 Stoneshire ................................................................33
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First Financial Bank ..............................................20 Trinity Multifamily.................................................32 Advertising information is available from Sharee Shelton at (479) 785-7700 ext 1322 or sshelton@swtimes.com
Greater Fort Smith Home Builders Assn .....39 Weichert Realtors - The Griffin Company..........4-6 Keller Williams Platinum Realty ...............24-25 Western Arkansas Title ......................................... 7
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3920 Rogers Avenue | Fort Smith, AR 72903 479-242-4000 | WeichertGriffin.com
Alex Pugh Realtor®
479-462-4872
Amber Dunham
Calissa Titus
Realtor®
Charlotte King
Realtor®
479-965-6537
Chris King
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479-357-9364
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479-461-6700
479-650-8658
Dave Adams Realtor®
479-883-6778
Alex.Pugh@WeichertGriffn.com
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Calissa.Titus@WeichertGriffin.com
Charlotte.King@WeichertGriffin.com
Chris.King@Weichertgriffin.com
Dave.Adams@WeichertGriffin.com
Doug Elmore
Drew Fortson
Elisha Hankins
Enrique Bravo
Eric Wilson
Janet Richards
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479-806-9816
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870-834-9396
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479-670-0385
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479-652-1248
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Enrique.Bravo@WeichertGriffin.com
Eric.Wilson@WeichertGriffin.com
Janet.Richards@WeichertGriffin.com
Jeff Marks
Jonella Graham
Jordan Johnson
Justin Rogers
Kevin King
Larry Ruth
479-414-1193
479-459-5079
479-849-6894
479-629-1733
479-650-0130
479-806-6406
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Jordan.Johnson@WeichertGriffin.com
Justin.Rogers@WeichertGriffin.com
Kevin.King@WeichertGriffin.com
Larry.Ruth@WeichertGriffin.com
Laura Colburn
Laurie Hales
Lisa Elmore
Margie Newberry
Marty Anderson
Melissa Hallmark
479-883-8051
479-650-7315
479-651-5189
479-207-3656
479-719-0923
479-285-0871
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Lisa.Elmore@WeichertGriffin.com
Margie.Newberry@WeichertGriffin.com
Marty.Anderson@WeichertGriffin.com
Nancy Weaver
Robin Fagan
Rudolph Shores
Sarah Bravo
479-462-5644
479-926-5008
479-551-4724
479-652-1247
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Nancy.Weaver@WeichertGriffin.com
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Robin.Fagan@WeichertGriffin.com
Rudolph.Shores@WeichertGriffin.com
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Sarah.Bravo@WeichertGriffin.com
Sarah Newton
Wayne King
Xavier Laster
479-218-2363
479-461-5156
479-629-1539
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Sarah.Newton@WeichertGriffin.com
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Wayne.King@WeichertGriffin.com
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Xavier.Laster@WeichertGriffin.com
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NEW LISTINGS Barling
Laura Colburn 479-883-8051
Booneville
1006 Snow Goose Way $236,925
1607 Ridgeview Drive $294,000
ML#1030808
ML#1030774
4 BEDS | 2 BATHS 1,755 S.F.
Fort Smith
Fort Smith
13010 Limestone Drive $289,000
211 St Karr Way $1,700,000
ML#1031310
ML#1031247
4 BEDS | 3 BATHS 2,100 S.F.
Eric Wilson 479-769-5217
Laura Colburn 479-883-8051
Fort Smith
Janet Richards 479-414-3304
5 BEDS | 7 BATHS 8,767 S.F.
Fort Smith
8714 Reata Street $485,000
3323 S 41st Street $155,000
ML#1030909
ML#1030929
4 BEDS | 3 BATHS 2,680 S.F.
Xavier Laster 479-629-1539
Fort Smith
Kevin King 479-650-0130
5 BEDS | 5 BATHS 3,930 S.F.
Justin Rogers 479-629-1733
3 BEDS | 3 BATHS 2,412 S.F.
Mansfield
1609 N 31st Street $128,000
19464 N 71 Highway $146,600
ML#1030791
ML#1031233
3 BEDS | 3 BATHS 1,382 S.F.
Lisa Elmore 479-651-5189
3 BEDS | 2 BATHS 2,037 S.F.
FORT SMITH 479-242-4000 · SPRINGDALE 479-756-1003 · FAYETTEVILLE 479-935-4090 · BENTONVILLE 479-268-5500
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NEW LISTINGS Mansfield
Roland
501 Darlene Drive $99,900
214 Circle B $124,900
ML#1030832
ML#1031045
3 BEDS | 1 BATHS 1,512 S.F.
Lisa Elmore 479-651-5189
Janet Richards 479-414-3304
Van Buren
Jonella Graham 479-459-5079
3 BEDS | 2 BATHS 1,232 S.F.
Van Buren
6818 Kibler Road $325,000
907 N 8th Street $165,000
ML#1030880
ML#1030669
3 BEDS | 3 BATHS 2,650 S.F.
Sarah Newton 479-218-2363
3 BEDS | 3 BATHS 1,792 S.F.
Van Buren 1205 Butterfield Trail $148,900 ML#1030918 Jeff Marks 479-414-1193
3 BEDS | 2 BATHS 1,697 S.F.
Serving Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley
FORT SMITH 479-242-4000 · SPRINGDALE 479-756-1003 · FAYETTEVILLE 479-935-4090 · BENTONVILLE 479-268-5500
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Specializing in Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Financing Since 1935
NMLS # 411447
Conventional, VA, FHA, and Rural Development Loans available. USE THIS CHART TO ESTIMATE YOUR MONTHLY MORTGAGE PAYMENT. Interest Rate 2.500% 2.625% 2.750% 2.875% 3.000% 3.125% 3.250% 3.500% 3.750% 4.000% 4.125% 4.250% 4.375% 4.500% 5.000%
Repayment Term per $1,000 15 YEARS 6.67 6.73 6.79 6.85 6.91 6.97 7.03 7.15 7.27 7.40 7.46 7.52 7.59 7.65 7.91
20 YEARS 5.30 5.36 5.42 5.48 5.55 5.61 5.67 5.80 5.93 6.06 6.13 6.19 6.26 6.33 6.60
30 YEARS 3.95 4.02 4.08 4.15 4.22 4.28 4.35 4.49 4.63 4.77 4.85 4.92 4.99 5.07 5.37
Determine your loan amount and divide that amount by 1000. Multiply that product by the number that corresponds with the interest rate and repayment term you have chosen. The ďŹ nal product will by your monthly principal and interest payment.
EXAMPLE :
MPBO t JOUFSFTU SBUF 30 year repayment term 100,000/1,000=100 100x4.63=$463.00* *NOTE: Taxes, Insurance and Mortgage Insurance (if applicable) are not included in above calculation.
(Mortgage Credit CertiďŹ cate)
YOU COULD EARN UP TO $2,000 TAX CREDIT FOR A PRIMARY HOME PURCHASE. (DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR CREDIT)
MCC QUALIFICATIONS
(Please call for additional details or prequaliďŹ cation.)
t Obtain a ďŹ xed rate Conventional, FHA, VA or RD loan for a purchase of a PRIMARY residence. t Purchase price must not exceed $250,000. t ALL types of income for ALL persons over the age of 18 who will be living in the residence must be reported. t The yearly tax credit can be received as long as the owner lives in the home, retains a mortgage, and has a tax liability. t Each year the tax credit is recalculated on the remaining principal balance.
SEBASTIAN COUNTY
t Buyers may NOT have owned a primary home in the previous 3 years unless they are a Veteran. Income Limits #of People Living in Household 1-2
Total Household Income $59,496
3-4
$68,420
CRAWFORD COUNTY
t Buyers MAY have previously owned or currently own a home. Income Limits - Waivers may be requested #of People Living in Household 1-2
Total Household Income $63,840
3-4
$74,480
** PLEASE CONSULT AN ACCOUNTANT FOR ADDITIONAL TAX DETAILS.
FIRST FINANCIAL MORTGAGE IS PROUD TO BE THE #1 MCC LENDER IN ARKANSAS SINCE 2011.
ETHAN ADAMSON NMLS #924274 479-459-3719 3401 Rogers Ave., Suite A Fort Smith, AR 72903 479) 782-9300 www.ffb1.com 20 | MARCH 2020 - RIVER VALLEY REAL ESTATE & HOME
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DISCOVER YOUR STYLE! Immerse yourself in the quality and character of Stoneshire, located in the heart of Chaffee Crossing in Fort Smith, Arkansas. This secluded and private neighborhood features historic detailing, complemented by modern, open floor plans ranging from cottage style to larger one-acre estates. Enjoy a walk or run just outside your door on one of the many trails in Chaffee Crossing and nearby Ben Geren Park. Spend your leisure time riding a bike or go fishing at Wells Lake or Torriane Lake, both only minutes away.
LEARN MORE AT
STONESHIREATCHAFFEE.COM LOCATED ACROSS FROM STONEHOUSE AT THE INTERSECTION OF MASSARD ROAD AND SHIRECREST
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Welcome Home! Fort Smith, Arkansas 479.646.7444
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8200 Donnington Court
Come see this beautiful 2092 sq. ft., 3 bdrm 2 bath cottage-styled home features an open plan, coffee bar/butler’s pantry, stainless steelvappliances, quartz counter tops, interior brick accents, mud room andvdesk, large covered patio with outdoor gas logs fireplace and irrigation. Call Robin @ 479-719-0593 for your showing. Owner/Agent.
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9508 Shire Valley Court
Come tour this gorgeous 1,670 sq. ft., 2 bdrm 2 bath cottage-styled home featuring spacious open living, large kitchen, stainless steel appliances, interior brick accents, wood/tile/carpet floors, large rear entry garage, irrigation and covered patio. Call Paul @ 479-651-5266 for your showing. Owner/Agent.
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8404 Donnington Court
This 2,577 sq. ft., 4 bdrm 3 full bath home features an open plan with a huge walk in pantry, large 3 car garage, wood floors through social areas and carpet in bedrooms/closets, tile in wet areas, interior brick accents, quartz counter tops, custom cabinets and stainless steel GE appliances. The home is also 95% gas furnace with gas logs fireplace, 16 Seer AC, instant hot water, custom blinds, irrigation, gutters and large outdoor covered patio. Call Robin @ 479-719-0593 for your showing. Owner/Agent.
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9205 Shirecrest Drive
Take a look at this 3,615 sq. ft., 4 bdrm 4 bath, custom home featuring formal dining, sitting room /study or 5th bedroom, fully operational media room, large walk-in pantry/mudroom/laundry, spacious master suite with enormous closet, the latest custom cabinets, lighting and paint colors, gutters and irrigation, oversized tandem 3-car garage plus large covered outdoor living area surrounded by mature hardwoods. Call Rocky @ 479-651-6118 for your showing. Owner/Agent.
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8207 Donnington Court
Tour this 2,173 sq. ft., 3 bdrm 2 bath, cottage-style home with spacious interior featuring open living, barn doors, brick accents, quartz countertops, lockers, custom lighting and luxurious master suite. Located in the new Valley of Stoneshire community, this home also includes year-round lawn care and maintenance. If you dream of being surrounded by nature offering walking trails and biking trails in the convenience of the city then your dream has come true!!! Call Paul @ 479-651-5266 for your showing. Owner/Agent.
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9512 Shire Valley Court
Great new listing in The Valley! This 1,513 sq. ft., 3 bdrm 2 bath, home features open plan, interior brick accents, wood floors in main areas, huge walk-in pantry, quartz countertops, cozy fireplace and gorgeous ceiling in master bedroom, covered outdoor living, tankless gas water heater and gutters. Call Rocky @ 479-651-6118 for your showing. Owner/Agent.
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$115
1708 Valley View Drive - Van Buren
5708 Graystone Drive
700 Candlestick Court
This great 2,083 sq. ft., 3 bdrm 2 bath, split floor plan home features formal dining, living room with cathedral ceiling and fireplace, spacious master bedroom and accompanying master bath with corner whirlpool tub, separate shower and huge walk-in closet. Call Paul @ 479-651-5266 for your showing. Agent.
One owner 2,210 sq. ft., 4 bdrm 2 bath home, with 3 car side entry garage on a corner lot in south Ft Smith. Huge living room, formal dining, double ovens, raised kitchen bar, 2 pantries, unbelievable storage everywhere, private master suite with enormous walk-in closet, separate laundry/utility, stg building with concrete floor and electric, covered patio, irrigation system, plus garage with epoxied floor and utility sink are just a few of the features you’ll want to check out. Call Rocky @ 479-651-6118 for your showing. Agent.
This 1,283 sq. ft., 3 bdrm 2 bath home would make a great starter or downsize home. The home features new kitchen appliances, new kitchen sink, NO CARPET, new wood laminate floors, covered patio and huge fenced backyard. Call Rocky @ 479-651-6118 for your showing. Agent.
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