The Benton Home Show Expo is set to take place March 13–14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at the Benton Event Center. This event is presented by Bizbuz Events. Read more below. Admission is buy-one-get-one-free for adults ($5), and kids get in free. Attendees can explore a wide range of home […]
Benton Utilities to Conduct Smoke Testing July 21-25, 2025
The Benton Utilities Wastewater Conveyance Department will be conducting smoke testing in certain areas of Downtown Benton on Monday, July 21 through Friday, July 25, 2025. Find out more below. The testing will be in the areas of: E. Sevier, N. Richards, W. South, W. Ashley, Gunn, Carter, River, W. Smith, W. Maple, W. Pine, […]
Get Real with Doug Robinson: 7 Tips for a Single Person Buying a Home
Buying a home is a worthy objective for a single person. It is also a significant accomplishment that involves planning, saving, and achieving a good credit score. It takes a bit more effort when you are the only source of income, so here are seven tips for the single woman interested in buying her […]
Benton on nationwide list of 10 best cities for first-time homebuyers in 2024
Benton, Arkansas made the national list of best cities for first-time homebuyers in 2024, according to Realtor.com. For first-time homebuyers, 2023 was a bleak year marked by mortgage rates hitting a 20-year high, a persistent shortage of homes for sale, and home prices that stubbornly continued rising. As a result, many potential homebuyers have chosen to wait for […]
Did you ever wonder how far in advance you should get pre-approved for a mortgage? Doug clears it up!
How Far in Advance Should You Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage? Doug Robinson clears it up in 3 questions: Are you wondering when you should get a pre-approval for a home loan during the buying process? Let’s look at when and how far in advance of purchasing a home you should get pre-approved. Let’s also […]
Register for a free KonMari organization class Jan 7th
Learn how to get organized in the New Year. Declutter your home the KonMari way, by organizing items in drawers and closet spaces while only keeping the items that “spark joy.” Whitney Gray will lead this free class on Saturday, January 7th, at 1:30 p.m. at the Saline County Library. The address is 1800 Smithers […]
Benton couple reads the room, opens business for fixtures and decor
He’s a home builder and she loves to decorate for his clients. Kris and Savanna Knoedl decided to pair their skills and open a store for lighting and home furnishings. Their new store, Vintage Vault, also solves a problem that Kris had. He was always looking for more choices for lighting and other builder materials. […]
Buying A Home Can Be SCARY… Until You Know These 6 FACTS!
You wake up in a cold sweat. There’s something lurking in the dark, visible by flickering computer light. Something’s haunting you. It’s… the real estate listings! Deep down, you’d love to own a home, but whenever you take steps beyond idle window-shopping, a chill runs up your spine, and paralyzes you from moving ahead. We get it—you’re about […]
5 Can’t Miss Tips When You’re Buying A Fixer Upper
Buying a fixer-upper offers you an amazing investment opportunity and provides an endless assortment of projects for those who like to work with their hands. No matter if you plan to flip the property quickly or live there for some time, you shouldn’t cross a fixer-upper off your list when buying a house. Still, we […]
What should you do with your home in this market? Here are 6 signs it’s time to sell
Your home has been your safe haven over the years. As much as your home means to you, it’s starting to feel like it is time to make a move. So what should you consider when making the decision to sell your home? Here are six signs that it’s time to sell. Nothing Fits Are […]