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Local experts tell us how to improve the homes we love, what to do when we're ready to buy a new one, and the steps we need to take to protect one of the biggest investments we'll ever make. FINDING THE ONE
Our motto is: 'We can't guarantee to grow your business, but we can grow relationships, which will grow your business!'"
Why
should
homeowners
consider
refinancing
with
BancorpSouth?
Chuck Fawcett, with Chuck Fawcett Realty, enjoys helping
BancorpSouth says, "Now is the time to refinance your mortgage
house hunters find their perfect new home.
or purchase a new home with us. Interest rates are still extremely
He and his team are active members of their communities and
low. Whether you're wanting to lower your monthly payment
have a wealth of knowledge about the schools, medical care,
or pull equity out of your home to make improvements,
walking and biking trails, opportunities for higher education,
BancorpSouth is the lender for you. BancorpSouth offers local
and churches in the area. They understand that finding the right
decision making and servicing of your mortgage. We strive to
home is more than a brick-and-mortar decision; it’s about being
make the lending process easy for our customers with customer
in exactly the right location for your lifestyle. “We have more
service being our number one priority."
than sixty agents, home appraisers on staff for your convenience, and four locations to serve you better,” Chuck says.
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How does the Home Builders Association benefit consumers? Stephanie Stipins, Executive Director of The Greater Fort
What should a client bring with them (magazine layouts, a
Smith Homebuilders Association, says it helps to connect the
folder with ideas, etc.) when they first visit LSP Drafting about
consumer with reputable builders and suppliers. "The GFSHBA
designing a new home?
offers several opportunities each year, to help the consumer
Logan Parnell, with LSP Drafting, says, “Ideally, some
reach the potential builder or supplier for their projects. Events
magazine images of homes you're interested in, or a style you
such as the annual Home Show, Parade of Homes and access to
like. Perhaps even a mock-up floor plan. If you pass by homes
our website, can provide the consumer with resources for any
you like, snap a photo. Find one online? Save it and bring that
project, large or small. In addition to consumer relationships,
with you. It’s also a great idea to have a square footage and
we help strengthen relationships within the industry.
price range in mind."
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How can we get our home ready to sell, so that it stands out for
What are the benefits of getting a home loan/mortgage from
potential buyers?
Citizens Bank & Trust Co.?
Aaron O'Neal, of O'Neal Realty, says, "First impressions
"Citizens Bank & Trust Co. is a hometown bank with a simple
count: it all starts from the curb. Buyers are attracted to
mission, which is 'to make our customers successful.' Our
homes with manicured landscaping, clean, inviting porches,
mission is evident in every step of getting your home loan,
and freshly painted front doors. Homes that sell the quickest
whether it be walking you through your first loan or helping
are clean and free of clutter, smell fresh, and have great
close on your thirtieth. We have kind people on staff who are
lighting. A buyer needs to see your house as their home. Our
experts and want you to have a great home buying experience.
philosophy has always been: 'Everything matters.' And that
It’ll have you saying, 'Citizens Bank. That’s my Bank!'"
means everything from the baseboards to the light fixtures; every detail will stand out to potential buyers."
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Beverly Soucy, with the Reserve Apartments at Chaffee Crossing, tells us that they offer a great option for those needing a home
Does it matter if I use a local alarm company or a national one?
for a definitive amount of time.
Aren't they all the same?
“This helps a variety of people, from those waiting for a closing
Pat Nolte, with Alert Alarm Systems, says, “Good question,
date on a new home to those who are in the area on an extended
and the answer is, no, they aren’t. Alert Alarms is a family-
business stay. We offer convenient lease terms as well as beautifully
owned, local company, in business for more than 40 years!
furnished units where everything is included: furniture, bedding
We don’t sub-contract any of our work, and we’re proud to
and kitchen items, and all utilities are paid." Outstanding amenities
say our employees have been with us for years and are highly
include granite countertops, laminate wood floors, large walk-in
experienced. Alert is 1 of 7 monitoring stations in Arkansas,
closets, pool with cabanas, clubhouse, theater room, tanning bed,
but the only one that monitors only for our customers, no
business center and state-of-the-art fitness center.
one else – YOU are our top priority. We offer the same Home
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Automation services you see on TV – unlock doors, set alarm,
activate your security system. It also allows you to regulate
turn on lights and appliances and even adjust your thermostat
your heating and cooling system to a specified temperature,
right from your phone! We also offer the latest in High Def
as well as turns off lights and appliances when not in use,
video surveillance and security monitoring."
saving you money on energy costs."
What sets Tornado Place Storm Shelters apart from other storm shelters out there?
ON THE OUTSIDE
Charlie Willsey, owner of Tornado Place Storm Shelters, Why buy the Grasshopper brand?
We can custom design our shelters to fit any space to meet
The Mower Shop says, "Grasshopper is the original zero
the needs of our customers. We can build in existing homes
turn mower and has been manufactured in the USA since
in closets, stairways, and garages. We also work with
1969. The Mower Shop has sold Grasshopper since 1990,
homebuilders to fit any new construction. They are fully
longer than many other brands have been in existence.
customizable and can be enlarged as time goes by or taken
Customer satisfaction is Grasshopper and The Mower
with you as you move.”
Shop's number one concern whether you're a professional or just want to mow like one. Our parts and service after
How can a “connected home” security system help manage
the sale are second to none. To experience the difference
energy costs and protect families?
in a Grasshopper Zero Turn Mower, come by and take a
One Source Innovation says, "Families can be very busy, and
test drive with Dennis."
sometimes we leave the house in a hurry. Our "connected home" security system allows you to stay informed of your
Tell us what to do if our roof is damaged in a summer storm.
home and family's status. For example, it will message you
Ward Brothers Roofing says, "Check for missing shingles or
if someone forgets to lock a door, close the garage, or
missing pieces of metal fascia, including any pieces displaced
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says, “Our shelters are the most versatile in the market.
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ON THE INSIDE
in the form of dimples, made by smaller chunks of hail that pound the outer layer of shingles, so check for that as
What are the hottest trends in tile for kitchens and bath?
well. Inspect your attic for leaks or water damage. Also, if
Chase Allison, with Allison Flooring says, "Wood-look tile
any water stains appear on your ceiling or walls, you likely
in the large format (36” or longer) is the hottest trend in
need repairs or even a roof replacement. Stay safe — avoid
flooring right now. For the kitchen and bathroom, white
climbing on the roof to check for damage and instead contact
and gray reign supreme. As for backsplashes and shower
a professional roofer."
accents, glass is still king. Marble has had the biggest
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from around your chimney. Hail damage commonly comes
increase in popularity over any other natural stone. In wood Why is now the perfect time to buy a pool?
flooring, 7” or wider is the fastest growing segment. Lastly,
Burton Pools says, "What other product can bring the family
long fiber or shag carpeting is making a comeback! Come
together, turn special moments into lasting memories, offer
see all these styles and more at Allison Sales Flooring at
good, clean fun for years to come, and improve your health,
7101 Highway 271 South in Fort Smith."
all without leaving the comfort of your own backyard? We all know the family that spends thousands of dollars on
What's trending in paint colors this season?
wonderful family vacations that require months of scheduling
Sue Moore, with The Paint Store says, "For interior, hands
but then are over in the blink of an eye. However, when
down, Thistle Gray. This new neutral is perfect to blend
you decide to invest in a swimming pool to provide those
together earth and wood tones and give a refreshing hue to
moments of family pleasure, you will be asking yourself, 'Why
any room. Also, muted tones of blue, gray, and green. The
would we ever want to go anywhere else?'"
exterior colors lean towards medium beige, seaweed green or even black, which works very well with rock, brick and vinyl. If you’re afraid of bold colors, consider using them on lawn furniture and garden accents."
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Tell us about D&D's great window coverings, including
What can an AOG customer do to take control of fluctuations
plantation and automatic blinds.
in their gas bill?
"D & D Floor Covering in Van Buren is the Hunter Douglas
"Sign up for our AOG’s Average Monthly Payment plan
Showcase Dealer for the River Valley. We have a showroom
(AMP). AMP is designed to average your monthly payments
full of the latest and greatest in window coverings, including
and level out those unusually high winter bills. Your total
classic Plantation Shutters as well as the new PowerView
annual cost is the same, but your bill will be more consistent
window treatments. Besides the Pebble Remote for
each month."
handheld control, with PowerView motorization, one can simply program personalized settings with your smartphone
What are the benefits of buying our plumbing and lighting
or tablet. You can put your blinds on a schedule to open and
fixtures wholesale?
close, and operate them from anywhere in the world! Come
J&B Showroom Sales Representative, Cindy Ridley, says,
see us for free estimates."
“We understand that you have many choices when selecting
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a plumbing and/or lighting showroom, so we're determined What are the new trends in furniture sales?
to provide the best shopping experience possible. For
Terri Glasco, T. Glasco Designs, says, "Simple, clean lines
starters, we are a locally-owned and family operated
still seem to be the trend in 2016. Although Modern or
business that has been around since 1968. Our 8,000
Contemporary trends may not be to everyone's liking, the
square foot showroom is full of inventory and is great for
idea of less clutter, less pattern, and simpler architectural
customers to come in and get ideas when planning a new
detailing seems to be catching on, even in areas of the South
home or remodel. However, our best attribute has to be our
were traditional tastes have been the norm. There's also a
sales staff. Our staff, while small in numbers, has more than
large influx of rustic and primitive furnishings, now that
50 years of combined experience and can help you make a
'reuse, recycle and restore' is the new mantra of design."
well-informed and confident purchase.”
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high-end
bathrooms
a
big
selling
point
for
How does H3 Home's in-home design consultation work
potential buyers?
and what should I expect?
Genia Smith, of Arkansas Glass and Mirror, says custom
H3 Home says, "The true key to designing the perfect room
glass showers are trending right now, and they are happy to
is getting to know our customers. Great design takes a team:
talk to you about the perfect one for you. The possibilities
you and our knowledgeable design pro at H3 Home + Décor.
are limited only by your imagination. High-end bathrooms
You’ll feel comfortable because we do a lot of listening to
are a big selling point, which is something to consider as
find out what you want your room to feel like. And, you’ll
you improve your home. Arkansas Glass and Mirror also
feel confident because we use the latest digital tools to help
has a twenty-four-hour emergency service for those times
you visualize what your new room will look like. We’ll provide
when you need immediate help. They can be reached at
you with several options to fit your taste and budget and
479.414.5964 or 479.414.5965.
let you choose the options that fit your style. Decorate with
confidence, for free, in our store, or in your home."
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Are
What are some signs that you may need to replace your HVAC unit? Mike Atchley, owner of Atchley Air, says, “The most
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common time to replace a heating and cooling system is when you are at a repair bill more than $500. The average
Next month we’re featuring our Locally Owned Guide. We’re
life of a system is about 15 years. If your system is older
encouraging you to buy where you live from locally owned
than this, spending money on repairs is probably a bad idea.
businesses! Our readers love to support local, so make sure
In most cases, you'll be better off putting the money you
your business stands out in next month’s issue! Call 782-1500
would have spent on repairs toward a new system."
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