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5 Things You Should Expect From Your Agent When Buying A House In Northwest Arkansas

January 7, 2020

The process of buying a home, especially for first-time buyers, can be and often is complicated, confusing, and littered with legal complexities. And that, of course, is one of the main reasons real estate agents exist. Buying a house is, most of the time, just too much for the layman to tackle unassisted. But not … Continued

7 Cheap Alternatives To Expensive Home Repair in Northwest Arkansas

January 6, 2020

By colleybailey

Sometimes owning a home isn’t all that much fun. Sure you love the weekend barbeques in the backyard and game nights with the kids in the living room. But when the plumbing starts to have problems or dry rot is destroying your window sills, home repairs get you down. They are often expensive with a … Continued

6 Signs You Are Ready To Buy A House In Northwest Arkansas

January 3, 2020

By colleybailey

Buying a house is not something people jump into quickly and without much thought. Most of us spend months or even years agonizing over the decision, trying to decide whether it’s the right time and the right thing to do. For it is, after all, a huge, long-term financial commitment, and the whole buying process … Continued

Things People Overlook When Buying a House in Northwest Arkansas

January 2, 2020

By colleybailey

Buying a house is an exciting journey filled with visions of your future. But a 45-day escrow packs a lot in and you might overlook a few things if you aren’t paying attention or have a great realtor who has your back. Don’t get buyers remorse. Here are the things that most people overlook when … Continued

6 Best Renovations To Add Value Before Selling Your Northwest Arkansas House

January 1, 2020

By colleybailey

Some renovations can increase your home’s value significantly, and others not so much. Some renovations can actually decrease your home’s value or force you to lower your asking price. So if you’re getting your house ready to sell, you want to make only those improvements that add value and avoid those that simply cost you … Continued

Why Buying A Home In Northwest Arkansas Should Be Your New Years Resolution In 2020!

December 31, 2019

By colleybailey

2019 was pretty much a seller’s market, and the economy is remaining strong. New housing construction is slowly increasing, and mortgage rates have come back down. It seems the benefits of buying a home are clear, but you may be worried the unknown negatives that may pop up next year. So how do you get … Continued

Real Estate Paperwork Explained For NWA Home Buyers

December 30, 2019

By colleybailey

If you’ve ever bought a home before, then you know there’s a mountain of paperwork involved. If this is your first time, get ready to deal with all these confusing documents. Not only are there reams of this stuff, but most of it is cast in language that only the experts can understand – inside … Continued

5 Decor Ideas To Avoid When Trying To Sell Your House In Northwest Arkansas

December 26, 2019

By colleybailey

If you’re preparing to sell your house, you know that you’ll have to clean it up and spruce it up. And much of that sprucing up involves working on the décor. But what most sellers forgot is that what appeals to them won’t necessarily appeal to buyers. There is, then, a big difference between decorating … Continued

How To Buy A Home As A Single Parent In Northwest Arkansas

December 24, 2019

By colleybailey

Single-parent households are on the rise (about 20 million in the US today) and so is home ownership for single parents. In fact, almost 25% of recent home buyers were single. Without the cushion of a double income as a single parent, you may think home ownership is out of your reach. But the reality … Continued

How To Win A Bidding War On A Northwest Arkansas Property

December 23, 2019

By colleybailey

It’s the ideal situation for a seller, but a bidding war isn’t always so great for buyers. As a buyer caught up in a bidding war on a Northwest Arkansas or NWA property, you need some way to come out ahead of the competing bidders – that is, without offering a ridiculous amount for the … Continued