In today’s market, with home prices rising and a lack of inventory, some homeowners may consider trying to sell their home on their own, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). There are several reasons why this might not be a good idea for the vast majority of sellers. Here are […]
Get Real with Doug Robinson: Tips to get your Home Back-to-School Ready
Summer is coming to an end, which means back-to-school is almost here! Getting you and your children back into a normal routine after the summer can be chaotic and stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are some tips to make the transition from summer break to back-to-school easier and stress free for the […]
Get Real with Doug Robinson: 4 Reasons to Sell this Summer
This week we are going to talk about the selling side again. Most folks think that the Spring is the best time to sell your home. After all, as one of my favorite mentors Charles Penfield says, “When the birds start to sing, the phone starts to ring!” This is true to a degree, but […]
Get Real with Doug Robinson: the Best Renovations for the Best Return
The past couple weeks we have talked about buying a home. Let’s turn to the Seller side this week. Or maybe not a seller, just someone looking to improve the value of their current home. What are the projects that have a best return on investment? We have always heard Kitchens and Bathrooms but there […]
Get Real with Doug Robinson: Is your First Home within your Grasp?
There are many people sitting on the sidelines trying to decide if they should purchase a home or sign a rental lease. Some might wonder if it makes sense to purchase a house before they are married and have a family, others might think they are too young, and still, others might think their current […]
Get Real with Doug Robinson: Should I Rent or should I Buy?
Welcome to the first installment of Get Real with Doug Robinson. Every other Wednesday Doug will talk about real estate facts and trends and give some advice. This first column compares renting a home to buying. Owning and renting a home each have their advantages, but what’s best for you depends on your circumstances. Here […]
Learn Financial Tips for Your Small Business in This Free Class Dec 12 in Bryant
Come Tuesday, December 12 at 6:00 p.m. to a free class on Financial Tips for Your Small Business. This is part of a monthly series taught by a Regions bank representative to straighten out your finances and reach your goals. This class plans to help you answer the following questions: How can managing my finances help […]
Classes Nov 6 & 14 “What Every Woman Should Know About Money”
What Every Woman Should Know About Money Come for this monthly class series taught by a Regions bank representative to straighten out your finances and reach your goals! November’s class will focus on banking knowledge specific to women and will answer the following questions: Why do I need to be confident about my finances? What […]
Library to Host Program Sept 18th to Help Students Understand Banking
The Saline County Library will present a program on banking basics for students. This will be at the Benton location at 1800 Smithers from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 18th. September’s class will focus on basic banking for students and will answer the following questions: How can a student create a budget? How can […]
Learn About Credit Reports in this Free Financial Class in Benton Aug 14th
Come to the Benton location of the Saline County Library for a class on the ins and outs of credit reports. This class is Monday, August 14 from 6-7 p.m. The program is intended for ages 18 and up.