In Real Estate, the spring is often seen as the ideal time to buy or sell a house. The term “Spring Buyer’s Season” exists for a reason, as renters and those looking to move on from their current home thaw out from the winter and hit the market ready to buy. Hence the phrase for Realtors- “When […]
Get Real with Doug: Buying A Home Can Be SCARY… Until You Know The 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 to […]
Get Real with Doug Robinson: What to Expect from Your Home Inspection
You made an offer and it was accepted. Your next task is to have the home inspected prior to closing. Arkansas contracts allow you to make the purchase contingent upon an inspection satisfactory to the buyer. It must be done within 10 business days of the acceptance of the contract. This contingency allows you to […]
Get Real with Doug: Let’s talk about the Mortgage Process
I have dealt with several first-time home buyers lately who have had no idea of where to start in buying their first home. This is exciting to me because I enjoy educating and showing my clients how easy the process is if they are prepared and are willing to communicate with their lender and Real […]
Cable One completes acquisition of Fidelity Communications
PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Cable One, Inc. (NYSE: CABO) (the “Company” or “Cable ONE”) today announced the completion of its acquisition of the data, video and voice business and certain related assets of Fidelity Communications Co. (collectively, “Fidelity”). READ MORE BELOW 👇 Fidelity provides connectivity services to residential and business customers throughout greater Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Missouri, […]
Benton PD, Secret Service Investigating Over 240 Cases of Counterfeit Money
The Benton Police Department (BNPD) and the United States Secret Service, is investigating multiple counterfeit currency cases that have occurred in Benton throughout 2019. As of September, there have been 241 counterfeit bills of various denominations passed in the city this year. BNPD is seeking the public’s help in identifying the persons responsible. Recent cases […]
Get Real with Doug Robinson: Great Reasons to Sell This Fall
School is back in session, the holidays are right around the corner, you might not think that now is the best time to sell your house. But with inventory below historic numbers and demand still strong, you could be missing out on a great opportunity for your family. Here are some reasons why you should consider […]
Get Real with Doug Robinson: A Latte a Day Keeps Homeownership Away
The pumpkin spice latte is launching soon, so you may be tempted to spend your extra cash on a daily caffeine fix, but that small expense can add up to a big number – fast! Saving for a down payment takes a little discipline, so limiting your extra purchases (like a latte a day from […]
Get Real with Doug Robinson: 5 Reasons Not to Do “For Sale By Owner”
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 […]