River Valley Real Estate & Home October 2019

River Valley Real Estate

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River Valley Real Estate

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FEATURES

CONTENTS

FORT SMITH HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION .......................................................................3 HOW TO CREATE A WINTER FRIENDLY OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE ....................10 ADD A POP OF COLOR TO YOUR GARDEN THIS WINTER .............................................26 MAKE YOUR HOME LOOK LIKE YOU HIRED A DESIGN PRO......................................35 HOUSE POWERWASHING TIPS ......................................................................................................38 EASY WAY TO CLEAN UP LEAVES.................................................................................................45 CRAWFORD COUNTY BOARD OF REALTORS ........................................................................46

October 2019

Breathtaking View!

Fort Smith Listed by Linsey Yates and Vicki Bush

Cover design by Christy Morrison

River Valley Real Estate

Advertising Coordinator

Carla Harrison

Design Coordinator

Christy Morrison

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

Assurance Realty ..............................................20-21 Medlock & West Realty........................................43 BancorpSouth .........................................................48 Pat Satterfield Realtors ..................................24-25 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices...............11 Quantum Property Services ........................28-29

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Chuck Fawcett Realty.....................................16-19 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 7 River Valley Real Estate & Home, a magazine of the TImes Record published 12 times a year. © Copyright 2019 Times Record

Advertising information is available from Carla Harrison at (479) 785-7700 ext 1316 or charrison@swtimes.com

Citizens Bank...........................................................23 Cobblestone .............................................................27 Coldwell Banker Fleming Lau Realty ......32-34 First Financial Bank ..............................................31 Greater Fort Smith Home Builders Assn .....47

RE/MAX Executives ..............................................30 Roger Cook Real Estate .................................40-41 Ronald Ragon Realty ............................................39 Stoneshire ................................................................42 Tenkiller Property ..................................................44

Jimmy Bell Real Estate Company.................. 4-9 Trinity Multifamily.................................................22 Keller Williams Platinum Realty ...............12-13 Weichert Realtors ............................................36-38 Linsey E. & Co....................................................14-15 Western Arkansas Title .......................................34

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Welcome Home!

Fort Smith, Arkansas 479.646.7444

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8201 Donnington Court

This 2,008 sq. ft., 3 bdrm 2 bath, cottage-style home with spacious interior features 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 Robin @ 479-719-0593 for your showing. Agent.

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8400 Donnington Court

Come see this loaded 2,735 sq. ft., 4 bdrm 3 bath, 2019 Showcase Home featuring interior brick accents, quartz countertops throughout, ss 48” commercial double oven range, butler’s pantry, lockers, custom accented stairway, laundry chute from 2nd flr, additional laundry hookups in master closet, huge covered back porch with built-in gas grill, fire pit, extensive landscaping, irrigation, epoxied garage floor, gas heater in garage and natural gas backup generator.

Call Paul @ 479-651-5266 for your showing. Agent.

5717 Callaway Lane

$46

304 Choctaw Street - Hackett, AR

Historic charm meets modern updates in this 2,102 sq. ft., 3 or 4 bdrm home, built in 1895 on corner double lot. The home features original front door, 10 ft ceilings, original six panel interior farmhouse doors, transoms, 9 ft pocket doors and huge rooms.

Updates include new plumbing all the way to the street, new plumbing fixtures, new HVAC and duct work, new electrical, paint, lighting and water htr. Kitchen island counter top is wood reclaimed from the old NSHS Grizzly gym floor! 1 year home warranty.

Call Robin @ 479-719-0593 for your showing. Agent.

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$28

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. Agent.

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4,90 $12

One owner 2,100 sq. ft., 3 bdrm 3 bath, home on large corner lot is a must see. Open floor plan offers barrel ceiling entry, formal dining, powder room, wood and tile floors (no carpet) walk-in pantry, mud room with lockers, jack-n-jill bath, huge master closet with built-in ironing board, master bath is ADA friendly, laundry room with sink, covered patio, abundant storage plus double cell cellular shades and crown molding throughout.

Call Robin @ 479-719-0593 for your showing. Agent.

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8409 Stoneshire Drive

Located on a corner lot, this unique 2,830 sq. ft., 4 bdrm 2.5 bath, home features open living with hip-vault beamed ceilings in living and master bath, geothermal heating and air, stained heated concrete floors and counter tops, 2 pantries, breathtaking custom lighting, mudroom with key desk and lockers plus outdoor living area with kitchen and fireplace. The luxurious master suite is a must-see and while you’re there check out the fully equipped media room!

Call Rocky @ 479-651-6118 for your showing. Agent.

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10600 Dundee Court

5604 Graystone Drive

This meticulously maintained 2,630 sq. ft., 4 bdrm 3 bath, split floor plan home on a cul-de-sac features a stunning entry with chandelier, huge formal dining, 10 ft ceilings, spacious kitchen with 2 pantries, private master suite plus pool and lushly landscaped outdoor living oasis!

This home is wired for surround sound inside and out. New roof and irrigation system update in 2017.

Call Robin @ 479-719-0593 for your showing. Agent.

Well maintained and move-in ready! This 1,900 sq. ft., 3 bdrm 2 bath, split floor plan home features formal dining, granite, pantry, custom faux paint finishes, master bath with double vanities and 2 walk-in closets plus relaxing backyard with covered patio.

Call Robin @ 479-719-0593 for your showing. Agent.

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Specializing in Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Financing Since 1935 Conventional, VA, FHA, and Rural Development Loans available.

USE THIS CHART TO ESTIMATE YOUR MONTHLY MORTGAGE PAYMENT. Interest Rate 4.250% 4.375% 4.500% 4.625% 4.750% 4.875% 5.000% 5.250% 5.500% 5.750% 5.875% 6.000% 6.250% 6.375% 6.500%

Repayment Term per $1,000 15 YEARS 7.52 7.59 7.65 7.71 7.78 7.84 7.91 8.04 8.17 8.30 8.37 8.44 8.57 8.64 8.71

20 YEARS 6.19 6.26 6.33 6.39 6.46 6.53 6.60 6.74 6.88 7.02 7.09 7.16 7.31 7.38 7.46

30 YEARS 4.92 4.99 5.07 5.14 5.22 5.29 5.37 5.52 5.68 5.84 5.92 6.00 6.16 6.24 6.32

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 100x4.92=$492.00*

(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 $270,000. 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 $63,480

3-4

$74,060

CRAWFORD COUNTY

t Buyers MAY have previously owned or currently own a home.

Income Limits #of People Living in Household

*NOTE: Taxes, Insurance and Mortgage Insurance (if applicable) are not included in above calculation.

1-2

Total Household Income $70,800

3-4

$82,600

** 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 Branch Manager/ Loan Originator NMLS #924274 479-459-3719

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Alex Pugh

Amber Dunham

Brandi Heydenreich

Charlotte King

Chris King

Chris Welk

479-462-4872

479-965-6537

479-651-5203

479-461-6700

479-650-8658

479-747-3739

Realtor®

Realtor®

Realtor®

Realtor®

Realtor®

Realtor®

Alex.Pugh@WeichertGriffn.com

Amber.Dunham@WeichertGriffin.com

BrandiH@WeichertGriffin.com

Charlotte.King@WeichertGriffin.com

Chris.King@Weichertgriffin.com

Chris.Welk@WeichertGriffin.com

Dave Adams

Doug Elmore

Drew Fortson

Elisha Hankins

Eric Wilson

Jeff Marks

479-883-6778

479-806-9816

870-834-9396

479-670-0385

479-769-5217

479-414-1193

Realtor®

Realtor®

Realtor®

Realtor®

Realtor®

Realtor®

Dave.Adams@WeichertGriffin.com

Doug.Elmore@WeichertGriffin.com

Drew.Fortson@WeichertGriffin.com

Elisha.Hankins@WeichertGriffin.com

Eric.Wilson@WeichertGriffin.com

Jeff.Marks@WeichertGriffin.com

Janet Richards

Jonella Graham

Jordan Johnson

Justin Rogers

Keith Hollingsworth

Kevin King

479-414-3304

479-459-5079

479-849-6894

479-629-1733

479-206-3193

479-650-0130

Realtor®

Realtor®

Realtor®

Realtor®

Realtor®

Realtor®

Janet.Richards@WeichertGriffin.com

Jonella.Graham@WeichertGriffin.com

Jordan.Johnson@WeichertGriffin.com

Justin.Rogers@WeichertGriffin.com

KeithW@WeichertGriffin.com

Kevin.King@WeichertGriffin.com

Larry Ruth

Laura Parker

Laura Pitsco

Laurie Hales

Lisa Elmore

Marty Anderson

479-806-6406

479-650-0899

479-883-8051

479-650-7315

479-651-5189

479-719-0923

Realtor®

Realtor®

Realtor®

Realtor®

Realtor®

Realtor®

Larry.Ruth@WeichertGriffin.com

Laura.Parker@WeichertGriffin.com

Laura.Colburn@WeichertGriffin.com

Laurie@WeichertGriffin.com

Lisa.Elmore@WeichertGriffin.com

Marty.Anderson@WeichertGriffin.com

Melissa Hallmark

Nancy Weaver

Robin Fagan

Rudolph Shores

Sarah Bravo

Sarah Newton

479-285-0871

479-462-5644

479-926-5008

479-551-4724

479-652-1247

479-218-2363

Realtor®

MelissaH@WeichertGriffin.com

Realtor®

Nancy.Weaver@WeichertGriffin.com

Wayne King

Xavier Laster

479-461-5156

479-629-1539

Realtor®

Wayne.King@WeichertGriffin.com

Realtor®

Robin.Fagan@WeichertGriffin.com

Realtor®

Xavier.Laster@WeichertGriffin.com

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Realtor®

Rudolph.Shores@WeichertGriffin.com

Realtor®

Sarah.Bravo@WeichertGriffin.com

Realtor®

Sarah.Newton@WeichertGriffin.com

3920 Rogers Avenue Fort Smith, AR 72903 479-242-4000

NEW LISTINGS Alma

Larry Ruth 479-806-6406

Booneville

1250 Cultivar Road $151,900

4602 Black Oak Road $155,000

ML#1027224

ML#1027166

3 BEDS | 2 BATH 1544 SQ FT

Booneville

Laurie Hales 479-650-7315

Fort Smith 1023 S N Street $30,000

ML#1027093

ML#1027437

2 BEDS | 3 BATH 2432 SQ FT

Eric Wilson 479-769-5217

Fort Smith 10113 Old Mill Road $209,000

ML#1027350

ML#1027147

4 BEDS | 4 BATH 3476 SQ FT

Xavier Laster 479-629-1539

4 BEDS | 3 BATH 2218 SQ FT

Fort Smith

8818 Wildwood $221,000

3022 Bluff Avenue $99,900

ML#1027051

ML#1027050

3 BEDS | 2 BATH 1864 SQ FT

Dave Adams 479-883-6778

Huntington

Lisa Elmore 479-651-5189

2 BEDS | 1 BATH 825 SQ FT

1812 RANNOCH Trace $349,900

Fort Smith

Jordan Johnson 479-849-6894

4 BEDS | 2 BATH 1574 SQ FT

6724 Possum Hollow Road $174,500

Fort Smith

Wayne & Charlotte King Team 479-461-5156

Justin Rogers 479-629-1733

3 BEDS | 1 BATH 1665 SQ FT

Sallisaw

2010 E Highway 252 $68,000

705 Osage Street $159,000

ML#1027079

ML#1026999

2 BEDS | 2 BATH 812 SQ FT

Janet Richards 479-414-3304

3 BEDS | 2 BATH 2034 SQ FT

FORT SMITH 479-242-4000 · SPRINGDALE 479-756-1003 · FAYETTEVILLE 479-935-4090 · BENTONVILLE 479-268-5500

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4508 Spring Mountain Road FORT SMITH

5 BED • 4 BATH • 3,260 S.F. 11.30 ACRES • $524,900 • ML#1026083 Country living so close to town with all of the up to date items you want in a new home! New windows, new roof, new siding, new deck, new asphalt driveway, a stocked pond, home is sitting on top of a hill with a 360 degree view! All bathrooms have been remodeled, tankless hot water. Book a sunset showing for the best views ever! Your horses will love living here! Tractor and mower could be a side chattel deal if buyer is interested.

Directions: From I-540 take exit 12, south on Hwy 71, turn right on Old Hwy 71 (across from Riley Farm main entrance), Next Right is Spring Mountain Rd, Drive 1 mile to the security gate.

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LISTED BY:

DAVE ADAMS

EXECUTIVE BROKER

479-883-6778

Dave.Adams@WeichertGriffin.com

3920 Rogers Avenue Fort Smith, AR 72903 479-242-4000

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QUALITY HOMES FROM BUILDERS YOU CAN TRUST Come experience the charm and craftsmanship of Stoneshire. Phase two and three (The Crest and The Valley) are located in the heart of Chaffee Crossing in Fort Smith. These beautifully designed neighborhoods feature a wide range of lots from cottage style to one acre with convenient entrance from Massard Road. These secluded and private homes back up to Ben Geren Park and all its outdoor amenities. Now is the time to stake your claim in an exciting and modern community, exclusively offered by Justin Green Custom Homes and Cobblestone Homes.

ROCKY WALKER

JUSTIN GREEN

Cobblestone Homes

Justin Green Custom Homes

LEARN MORE AT

STONESHIREATCHAFFEE.COM LOCATED ACROSS FROM STONEHOUSE AT THE INTERSECTION OF MASSARD ROAD AND SHIRECREST

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OCTOBER 18-27 8400 DONNINGTON COURT - FORT SMITH, AR LOCATED IN STONESHIRE AT CHAFFEE CROSSING

We invite you to come tour the new 2019 Showcase Home, built by Cobblestone Homes and Justin Green Custom Homes. This beautiful new home is 2,735 square feet with four bedrooms and three baths and features interior brick accents, quartz countertops throughout, 48” stainless steel double oven and range, butler’s pantry, lockers, custom accented stairway, laundry chute from 2nd floor, additional laundry hookups in master closet, huge covered patio with built-in gas grill, fire pit and extensive landscaping, irrigation, epoxied garage floor, gas heater in garage, natural gas backup generator and impressive large sliding glass panel door that opens living area up to the patio.

ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN

$

1,000

Sponsored by

To enter, bring one canned good or non-perishable food item and you’ll be entered in a drawing to win $1,000 cash. All food collected benefits the Community Clearinghouse. No purchase necessary to win.

For more information visit FortSmithHomeBuilders.com

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At BancorpSouth, we’ve been helping people buy and renovate their homes for over 140 years. We offer a variety of mortgage types, and our mortgage lenders will help to ensure the process is painless. Plus, we feature an easy-to-use website with an online mortgage calculator and online applications. When you want to turn a house into your home, you need someone you can trust.

We’ve got the Right Mortgage for Right Where You Are in Life. Call or visit one of our lenders today.

Ciela Edwards

NMLS #484988 5800 Hwy 71 S Fort Smith, AR 72908 (479) 649-1011

Grissa Schmitz

NMLS #1617157 1222 Rogers Ave Fort Smith, AR 72901 (479) 785-8332

Stacy Johnson

NMLS #484982 7000 Rogers Ave Fort Smith, AR 72903 (479) 478-4426

Sandra Barron

NMLS# 458059 1222 Rogers Ave Fort Smith, AR 72901 (479) 785-8324

Mortgages are subject to approval. Interest rates are subject to change without notice & dependent on credit score. This is not a commitment to lend or rate guarantee.

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