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Over the last 11 years, Northwest Arkansas home sale values have evolved from a $1 billion-plus residential real estate market to nearly $4 billion in Benton and Washington Counties.

The growth of the Northwest Arkansas region, coupled with historically low mortgage rates, has led to a booming real estate market for our area. Land and lots for building new homes are also in high demand as residential development continues to explode for NWA.

Nationwide data has shown that home sales are expected to increase another 5% or more going forward. Thinking about buying, building or renovating a home? View a list of Real Estate & Construction members at RogersLowell.com to find a business that fits all of your needs.

Reloc Ation Checklist

Getting ready to move to NW Arkansas? Or are you already here and looking for things to do to ensure you're ready to start living the Good Life? Use this checklist (below) and reach out to The Rogers Lowell Chamber for more information, relocation packets, etc.

Moving Checklist

Visit the Rogers Lowell Chamber for city information

Set up utilities (see page 79 for details)

Change mailing address

Identify new healthcare providers and pharmacy

Update your driver’s license and register your vehicle*

Register to vote

Enroll children in school**

*Vehicle Registration: Documents needed: current vehicle registration certificate, proof of personal property taxes paid, proof of liability insurance and your personal property tax assessment for the current year from the assessor's office. Newcomers to Arkansas will not have personal property tax receipts for the prior year.

**School: Contact Rogers School District Administration at (479) 636-3910 or the Transportation Department at (479) 636-5421 to find out where your child will need to register. (Some residents of southwest Rogers are located in the Bentonville School District and will need to contact Bentonville School District Administration at (479) 271-1100.)