River Valley Real Estate Magazine April 2020

River Valley Real Estate

&HOME HOME April 2020

Beautiful French Provincial Fort Smith

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River Valley Real Estate

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FEATURES

FORT SMITH BOARD OF REALTORS ..............................................................................................3 FORT SMITH HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION .....................................................................11 EXPAND LIVING SPACES .....................................................................................................................14 CRAWFORD COUNTY BOARD OF REALTORS ........................................................................15 PROJECT BUILDING HOPE .................................................................................................................19 FREESTANDING TUBS...........................................................................................................................23 TOP 5 HOTTEST HOME BUILDING TRENDS ...........................................................................27 IMPROVE PRIVACY AND SECURITY AT HOME......................................................................33 SPRING LANDSCAPING........................................................................................................................38

April 2020

Beautiful French Provincial Fort Smith

Cover design by Christy Morrison

Multi Media Sales Executive

Sharee Shelton

River Valley Real Estate

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

AOG ....................................................................................36 McGraw Realtors...........................................................31

Arvest Bank .....................................................................22 Medlock & West Realty...............................................28 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 13, Number 1 River Valley Real Estate & Home, a magazine of the TImes Record published 12 times a year.

Chuck Fawcett Realty...........................................24-26 Citizens Bank..................................................................40

RE/MAX Executives .....................................................32

Cobblestone ....................................................................29 Ronald Ragon Realty ...................................................34 First Financial Bank .....................................................30 Greater Fort Smith Home Builders Assn ............39

© Copyright 2020 Times Record

Jimmy Bell Real Estate Company.........................4-9 Advertising information is available from Sharee Shelton at (479) 785-7700 ext 1322 or sshelton@swtimes.com

Quantum Property Services ..............................20-21

Stoneshire .......................................................................10 Trinity Multifamily........................................................35

Keller Williams Platinum Realty .....................36-37 Weichert Realtors - The Griffin Company...16-18 Linsey E. & Co..........................................................12-13 Western Arkansas Title ..............................................14

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ALL ABOUT

OPEN HOUSES

Debbie Dolan, 2020 President, Fort Smith Board of REALTORS® FSBOR.org Spring is a great time of year to get out and tour some open houses. Open houses are an excellent way to find out all about a home. You get to wander through the house and imagine yourself living there. You can visualize taking down a wall, remodeling the kitchen and changing the paint colors just like you see on the renovation shows on cable television. Even though you may have checked out the pictures online, pictures don’t always tell the whole story.

When looking for open houses to visit, you can ask your agent for a list that fits your criteria or look on listing websites. You can scroll social media as many agents post open house announcements for your area. You might even cruise through neighborhoods that interest you.

Real estate agents realize that not everyone that walks through the door is in the market for a home. Many are just curious and are passing time on their Sunday afternoon. However, it is a great way for agents to meet potential clients. Just let the hosting agent know if you are not interested in buying at this time. You can still tour the home.

The agent may want your feedback on what you liked or didn’t like about the home.

When you arrive at an open house, it is usually not necessary to knock or ring the doorbell unless there is a note on the door saying otherwise. You might say “Hello!” as you enter so you don’t startle the hosting agent.

Usually, the agent will greet you and give you a flyer that gives pertinent information about the home. The agent may tell you to go through the house at your own pace or accompany you and point out certain features. Remember your manners while touring the home. Practice the golden rule. Don’t open drawers, use the bathroom or open the refrigerator. That is too intrusive.

Some agents may ask you to sign in when entering the home. This procedure helps the agent track the number of attendees and is a safety practice by many brokerage firms. You can give the agents as much or little information as you like. Do let the hosting agent know if you are already working with another real estate agent or if you would like to be contacted about other properties.

Please interact with the hosting agent. Ask questions and get information about the house. You might have a prepared list of questions before arriving at the open house. You may ask if the agent knows about recent renovations, age of appliances, etc. Make sure you get a business card in case you want to follow up later with questions.

The host of the open house may be the listing agent or an agent in the same firm. The agent is representing the seller of the property but may also represent you as the buyer with your permission. This is called dual agency in Arkansas.

Let the agent at the home know that you’re still shopping for a buyer’s agent if you haven’t yet decided on someone.

Maybe you’ll want to interview the open house agent to determine if you want to work with this person. Open houses are a good way to find an agent because you’ll meet face-to-face, and you can witness the agent in action as well.

Maybe you just stopped by the open house on a whim but it is a great way to meet a REALTOR®.

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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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Linsey Yates

Principal Broker/Co-Owner 479.883.9370

Vicki Bush

REALTOR®/Co-Owner 479.806.7132

Sissy Haaser Gilbreath

Orville Chick

Amy Mansell REALTOR® 479.462.2664

REALTOR® 479.462.9834

Drew Baker

Shanita Christian

Holly Coats

Christina Morris

REALTOR® 479.650.0964

REALTOR® 918.413.1748

REALTOR® 479.462.4062

REALTOR® 479.650.2899

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Angie Day

REALTOR® 479.684.6872

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3920 Rogers Avenue | Fort Smith, AR 72903 479-242-4000 | WeichertGriffin.com

Alex Pugh Realtor®

479-462-4872

Amber Dunham Realtor®

479-965-6537

Calissa Titus Realtor®

479-357-9364

Charlotte King Realtor®

479-461-6700

Chris King Realtor®

479-650-8658

Alex.Pugh@WeichertGriffn.com

Amber.Dunham@WeichertGriffin.com

Calissa.Titus@WeichertGriffin.com

Charlotte.King@WeichertGriffin.com

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Doug Elmore

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870-834-9396

479-670-0385

479-652-1248

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Doug.Elmore@WeichertGriffin.com

Drew.Fortson@WeichertGriffin.com

Elisha.Hankins@WeichertGriffin.com

Enrique.Bravo@WeichertGriffin.com

Eric Wilson

Janet Richards

Jeff Marks

Jonella Graham

Jordan Johnson

479-769-5217

479-414-3304

479-414-1193

479-459-5079

479-849-6894

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Eric.Wilson@WeichertGriffin.com

Janet.Richards@WeichertGriffin.com

Jeff.Marks@WeichertGriffin.com

Jonella.Graham@WeichertGriffin.com

Jordan.Johnson@WeichertGriffin.com

Justin Rogers

Kevin King

Larry Ruth

Laura Colburn

Laurie Hales

479-629-1733

479-650-0130

479-806-6406

479-883-8051

479-650-7315

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Justin.Rogers@WeichertGriffin.com

Kevin.King@WeichertGriffin.com

Larry.Ruth@WeichertGriffin.com

Laura.Colburn@WeichertGriffin.com

Laurie@WeichertGriffin.com

Lisa Elmore

Margie Newberry

Marty Anderson

Melissa Hallmark

Nancy Weaver

479-651-5189

479-207-3656

479-719-0923

479-285-0871

479-462-5644

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Lisa.Elmore@WeichertGriffin.com

Margie.Newberry@WeichertGriffin.com

Marty.Anderson@WeichertGriffin.com

MelissaH@WeichertGriffin.com

Nancy.Weaver@WeichertGriffin.com

Rudolph Shores

Sarah Bravo

Sarah Newton

Wayne King

Xavier Laster

479-551-4724

479-652-1247

479-218-2363

479-461-5156

479-629-1539

Realtor®

Rudolph.Shores@WeichertGriffin.com

Realtor®

Sarah.Bravo@WeichertGriffin.com

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Realtor®

Sarah.Newton@WeichertGriffin.com

Realtor®

Wayne.King@WeichertGriffin.com

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Xavier.Laster@WeichertGriffin.com

NEW LISTINGS Barling

Booneville

1027 Snow Goose Way $215,540

843 & 859 Grissom Place $37,000

ML#1031449

ML#1031789

3 BEDS | 2 BATHS 1,658 S.F.

Laura Colburn 479-883-8051

Justin Rogers 479-629-1733

Fort Smith

Fort Smith

9909 Butterfield Landing $360,000

9105 Canopy Oaks Drive $198,500

ML#1031752

ML#1031429

5 BEDS | 4 BATHS 3,165 S.F.

Wayne & Charlotte King Team 479-461-5156

Dave Adams 479-883-6778

Fort Smith

3 BEDS | 2 BATHS 2,382 S.F.

Hackett

5610 Grand Avenue $189,900

8535 Crestline Drive $389,900

ML#1031404

ML#1031663

4 BEDS | 3 BATHS 2,426 S.F.

Janet Richards 479-414-3304

Jeff Marks 479-414-1193

Leslie

Jordan Johnson 479-849-6894

4 BEDS | 2 BATHS 1,865 S.F.

4 BEDS | 3 BATHS 3,663 S.F.

Mansfield 7042 Hwy 254 $675,000

11914 Highway 378 $295,000

ML#1031807

ML#1031531

3 BEDS | 2 BATHS 2,542 S.F.

Lisa Elmore 479-651-5189

4 BEDS | 3 BATHS 2,924 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 Van Buren

Eric Wilson 479-769-5217

Van Buren

605 Azure Hills Drive $150,000

2601 Park Avenue $139,900

ML#1031771

ML#1031474

3 BEDS | 2 BATHS 1,674 S.F.

Andrew Fortson 870-834-9369

3 BEDS | 2 BATHS 1,412 S.F.

Waldron 600 Circle J $75,000 ML#1031658 Margie Newberry 479-207-3656

3 BEDS | 2 BATHS 1,500 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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Lakia is a single mother of two great kids that lost everything to the recent flooding in Fort Smith. As volunteers began removing drywall they exposed tons of mold, rotted studs and floor joists. They saw a need for much more. So we want to bring the community together for a civic project to rebuild a safe home for her and her kids. We are seeking monetary donations, supplies and professional services. If you are willing to donate in this effort please utilize the contact information below.

479.452.6213 • stephanie@fortsmithhomebuilders.com

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Welcome Home!

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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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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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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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5717 Callaway Lane

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 2,100 sq. ft., 3 bdrm 3 bath home on large corner lot offers new granite and sink in kitchen.

This open floor plan features barrel ceiling entry, formal dining, powder room, wood floors in main areas and bedrooms (no carpet), walk-in pantry, jack n jill bath, huge master closet with built-in ironing board, zero entry master shower, mud room with sink and lockers, abundant storage, covered patio and much more! Exterior doorways and interior doors openings in main living areas along with master bed and bath are wheelchair accessible width. Call Robin @ 479-719-0593 for your showing. Owner/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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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 final 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 Certificate)

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 prequalification.)

t Obtain a fixed 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.

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