There are a lot of rumors that fly around the term “down payment,” so much so that a lot of people don’t believe they can purchase a home without a sizeable chunk of money tucked away in their savings account. In reality you don’t have to have a 20% down...
There are two sides to everything: dark to light, morning to night, front to back. In real estate, there is buying and selling. With two parts of a transaction, that means there are two sides to be represented. Which brings us to Dual Agency. Dual Agency occurs when...
All land must have access. No property can be landlocked. So what happens when the land around the landlocked property isn’t owned by the same person? If there is no other way to access the landlocked parcel then the owner of the adjacent property must give...
Multi-family housing can come in many forms in the real estate industry. We are going to discuss one form in particular, the duplex. There are several reasons you may want to live in, or own one. A duplex essentially has one foundation with one structure but it has a...
When I work with clients who are downsizing to a smaller home, one of the hardest chores they face is letting go of sentimental belongings they no longer have room for. Souvenirs collected during travels, family heirlooms, and your children’s keepsakes can be quite...
Everyone likes their space, especially their personal space. Personal space can be defined in many ways, today we are defining your personal space as it relates to your property. When you buy a house the lot that it is on has a legal description that defines exactly...
Equity. E Q U I TY This is the word you want in your vocabulary when you’re looking for a home, when you own a home or when you’re selling a home. Equity is important because it shows the amount of the property that you actually own. A lot or a little, you...
Flood insurance, while no one wants it, can save you a lot of grief if you live in a flood plain. So how do you know if you need Flood Insurance? Dave Ramsey’s article (https://www.daveramsey.com/blog/need-flood-insurance) offers a lot of great information regarding...
Perhaps the most unpredictable and one of the more devastating natural occurrences, water. Water makes up most of the earth, of our bodies, of our life. It is our most precious resource, but it has been known to be the source of major catastrophes. Just because you...
Building a custom home is hard work that is rewarded when you move into the home of your dreams. The first step is finding the perfect lot to build on. Before you purchase a lot to build on, be aware of these dos and don’ts. Do work with an agent to find the land....
If you love Northwest Arkansas then we have something in common. There is something for everyone, no matter which area you live in. From Fayetteville up to Bella Vista, Northwest Arkansas is full of treasures. One of NWA’s greatest treasures is the Real Estate Market.
With our area offering one of the nation’s most affordable housing markets (based on average income to average home price), it is no wonder people from all over are looking to call Northwest Arkansas home. My goal is to help educate potential sellers and buyers on the commonly used terms in real estate, so when you are ready to buy or sell you will be more comfortable with the real estate process.
