River Valley Real Estate
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Beautiful & Spacious
Perfect for family entertaining Listed by Lisa Elmore, Weichert Realtors - The Griffin Company
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CRAWFORD COUNTY BOARD OF REALTORS ........................................................................12 MUST-HAVES FOR AN AMAZING KITCHEN REMODEL...................................................23 FORT SMITH HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION .....................................................................30 FORT SMITH BOARD OF REALTORS ............................................................................................38 HOME SECURITY TIPS FOR SENIORS ..........................................................................................54
March 2019
River Valley Real Estate
&HOME
Beautiful & Spacious
Perfect for family entertaining Listed by Lisa Elmore, Weichert Realtors - The Griffin Company
Cover design by Christy Morrison
multi media sales executive
Monica Carter design coordinator
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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 11, Number 12 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 Monica Carter at (479) 785-7700 ext 1322 or mcarter@swtimes.com
Coldwell Banker Fleming Lau Realty ........8-10 First Financial Bank ................................................ 5 Fort Smith Board of Realtors.......................................3 Fuller Realty........................................................................4 Greater Fort Smith Home Builders Assn .............55
Quantum Property Services ........................46-47 RE/MAX Executives ..............................................25 Roger Cook Real Estate .......................................31 Ronald Ragon Realty ............................................22 Sagely & Edwards Realtors ..........................14-19 Stoneshire ................................................................24 Sutherland Lumber Co ........................................11
Greenleaf Properties.......................................20-21 Trinity Multifamily.................................................44 Jimmy Bell Real Estate Company..............48-53 Weichert Realtors ............................................40-42 Keller Williams Platinum Realty ...............26-27 Western Arkansas Title .......................................43
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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 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* *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 $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
$73,976
CRAWFORD COUNTY
t Buyers MAY have previously owned or currently own a home. Income Limits #of People Living in Household 1-2
Total Household Income $66,360
3-4
$77,420
** 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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SHERRY HOLDEN Loan Originator NMLS #445259 479-806-7200
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COTTAGE COMFORT UNDER $300K Start the next chapter in your life at The Cottages in The Valley of Stoneshire, located in Chaffee Crossing. The designs are multi-faceted, modern and vary in style. These homes will be a great way to slow down and connect with nature. You’ll enjoy the abundant outdoor space included within this neighborhood and the many outdoor adventures nearby in Ben Geren Park, plus POA maintained lawn and landscaping care. Plans feature unique shapes and sizes, visually pleasing design elements and organic, natural details that create a one-of-a-kind home.
LEARN MORE AT
STONESHIREATCHAFFEE.COM LOCATED ACROSS FROM STONEHOUSE AT THE INTERSECTION OF MASSARD ROAD AND SHIRECREST
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1. 10709 Kent Ct, FSM - 4 BR / 3.5 BA / $412,000 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 9220 Skypark Dr, FSM - 3 BR / 2 BA / $128,000 4402 Tennessee Rg, FSM - 5 BR/ 3 BA / 5.12 acres / 7. 1620 Rannoch Tr, Lot 25, FSM - .25 acres / $72,000 $449,000 8. 1287 Pineyridge Rd, Waldron - 4 BR / 2.5 BA / 8607 Meadow Oaks, FSM - 4 BR/ 3 BA / $290,000 3.77 acres / $250,000 1451 N. Ulmer St, GWD - 5 BR / 4 BA / 1.94 acres / 9. 714 N. 14th St, FSM - 2 BR / 1 BA / $37,400 $223,000 10. 619 Ridge Pt, FSM - 3 BR / 2.5 BA / $174,900 11205 Amanda Ln, FSM - 4 BR / 3.5 BA / 1.38 acres / 11. 9515 Moody Rd, FSM - 3 BR / 2.5 BA / ONICA BISON 479.926.6363 Ibison@kw.com 3.29 acres / $225,000 $235,000
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3920 Rogers Avenue Fort Smith, AR 72903 479-242-4000
Your Neighborhood Specialist
AMBER DUNHAM
ANGELA DAY
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(479) 965-6537 Amber.Dunham@WeichertGriffin.com
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(479) 252-2651 (479) 461-6700 Brian.Martin@WeichertGriffin.com Charlotte.King@WeichertGriffin.com
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(479) 650-8658 Chris.King@WeichertGriffin.com
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(479) 857-8038 Emily.Lunney@WeichertGriffin.com
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3920 Rogers Avenue Fort Smith, AR 72903 479-242-4000
JORDAN JOHNSON
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KEITH HOLLINGSWORTH
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(479) 206-3193
(479) 806-6406 Larry.Ruth@WeichertGriffin.com
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(479) 849-6894 Jordan.Johnson@WeichertGriffin.com
(479) 629-1733 Justin.Rogers@WeichertGriffin.com
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(479) 650-0899 Laura.Parker@WeichertGriffin.com
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SARAH BRAVO
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(479) 462-5644 Nancy.Weaver@WeichertGriffin.com
(479) 652-1247 Sarah.Bravo@WeichertGriffin.com
(479) 883-9003 Travis.Chaffey@WeichertGriffin.com
(479) 461-5156 Wayne.King@WeichertGriffin.com
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NEW LISTINGS Charleston
Fort Smith
425 Logan Street $87,500
13403 S Treece Road $174,900
ML#1023126
ML#1023046
3 BEDS | 1 BATH | 989 SQ FT Elisha Hankins 479-670-0385
3 BEDS | 2 BATH | 1,511 SQ FT Jordan Johnson 479-849-6894
Greenwood
Greenwood
16031 S Hwy 71 $257,000
513 Aletha Drive $153,900
ML#1023095
ML#1022886
3 BEDS | 3 BATH | 2,567 SQ FT
3 BEDS | 2 BATH | 1,380 SQ FT
Laurie Hales 479-650-7315
Lisa Elmore 479-651-5189
Mansfield
Van Buren
307 W Howard Street $93,900
6103 Dogwood Heights $64,900
ML#1022713
ML#1022833
2 BEDS | 2 BATH | 1,309 SQ FT
1 BEDS | 2 BATH | 900 SQ FT
Lisa Elmore 479-651-5189
Jonella Graham 479-459-5079
Van Buren 6027 Dogwood Heights $60,000 ML#1022814 4 BEDS | 2 BATH | 1,730 SQ FT Jonella Graham 479-459-5079
3920 Rogers Avenue Fort Smith, AR 72903 479-242-4000
3301 S Walton Blvd. Suite 1, Bentonville, AR 72712 479-268-5500
5100 S Thompson St. Springdale, AR 72764 479-756-1003
2719 N. Drake Street Fayetteville, AR 72703 479-935-4090
FORT SMITH 479-242-4000 · SPRINGDALE 479-756-1003 · FAYETTEVILLE 479-935-4090 · BENTONVILLE 479-268-5500
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Welcome Home! Fort Smith, Arkansas 479.646.7444
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5716 Thomas Road
This 1,964 sq. ft., 4 bdrm 2 bath, open living home features farmhouse chic decor, granite throughout, raised bar, ss appliances, pantry, study/4th bdrm with built-in desk + huge covered patio. Master bdrm has barn doors leading to luxurious master bath offering double vanities, whirlpool tub, tiled walkout shower and 2 walk-in closets! Gutters, gas drop for grill and cabana fan on covered patio complete the outdoor amenities. Call Robin @ 479-719-0593 for your showing.
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8606 Gatehouse Way
This 2338 sq. ft., 4 bdrm 3 bath home features a new floor plan with 10’ beamed ceiling and fireplace in living room. Kitchen/dining offers open truss cathedral ceiling, built-in hutch, pantry, quartz counter tops, abundant cabinet and prep space, plus a breakfast bar. Upstairs, the 4th bedroom showcases an urban loft and private bath. Inviting outdoor living with fireplace & grill. So much more, this home is a “must see”! Call Rocky @ 479-651-6118 for your showing. Owner/Agent.
8404 Stoneshire Drive
Come tour our updated 2535 sq. ft., 4 bdrm 3 bath, Camelot plan featuring open living, barn doors leading to informal breakfast nook, 2 pantries, custom cabinets and lighting plus fabulous outdoor living area with fireplace and TV. Private master suite offers luxurious bath with chandelier, whirlpool tub, double vanities, walkout shower and huge walk-in closet with built-ins. Call Robin @ 479-719-0593 for your showing. Owner/Agent.
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1829 Palomino Drive - Greenwood Well-maintained 1288 sq. ft., 3 bdrm 2 bath, recently updated and move-in ready. This home features wood laminate floors throughout, soaring cathedral ceiling in living room, large eat-in kitchen with ample prep space and closet pantry, separate laundry/utility, split floor plan, new neutral paint colors plus wood privacy-fenced back yard. The master suite has roomy walk-in closet and private bath. Call Robin @ 479-719-0593 for your showing.
Over 20 cottage style homes under $300,000 located in heart of Chaffee Crossing! Unique rear entry garge designs • POA maintained yards and landscaping Large greenspace nature area • Access to walking & biking trails of Ben Geren Near Torraine Lake • Greenwood Public Schools Call Rocky @ 479-651-6118 for your showing. Owner/Agent.
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