Buying a home involves its own language. Don’t let the jargon intimidate you. Here’s a guide to the terms you may encounter when you begin the home-buying process. Housing Terms 1 BD/1 BA — One bedroom, one bathroom DR — Dining room FP — Fireplace FB — Full bathroom. A bathroom with a toilet, sink and shower and/or bathtub. HB — Half bathroom. A bathroom with only a toilet...

Whether you seek out parks for playing, running, biking, hiking, picnicking, or relaxing, Fayetteville, Arkansas has an abundance of local parks with trails, open green areas, and picnic areas for you to explore. Local Parks Lake Fayetteville - Lake Fayetteville includes the North Shore Park and disc golf course, Veterans Memorial Park, a boat dock and marina, and Lake Fayetteville softball complex....

If you’re looking for a fun place to play and enjoy the sweet life, the Northwest Arkansas region is one of the best places in the nation to slow down, savor a sunset, and explore a variety of fantastic outdoor activities with the entire family. Farmers’ Markets Farmers’ markets have entertainment for everyone: local music and crafts and gorgeous, seasonal produce and flowers. Bella Vista...

Deciding whether to buy a house isn’t an easy choice. What are the advantages of buying a house vs. renting? Let’s first consider the pros of renting. Buying Vs. Renting Advantages of Renting More freedom to move. Hoping to downsize? Thinking about changing jobs soon? Want to backpack around Europe for a year? Renters can pick up and go for the most part. It’s easier to get out of a lease than...

Are you tempted to stake a “For Sale by Owner” sign in your yard? After all, you’d save the commission. If you can sell your house yourself, you could save a potential $8,925 if you sell your house for $178,500, the recent median single-residence home sale price in Arkansas. Of note, the median price of homes in Fayetteville is $186,200; Rogers is $168,200, and Springdale is $146,600. But selling...

If you’re considering moving to Northwest Arkansas, you may wonder how good the BBQ is. Let me assure you—it’s good. Real good. While there is no Arkansas style BBQ, the state has taken the best of the surrounding states—Texas, Missouri, and Tennessee. Arkansas BBQ is like the Northwest Arkansas region itself—hard to define as part of any one region. It’s a place that has Southern roots but...

Have you ever wondered why you haven’t been able to sell your house? Here are some top reasons why many homes don’t sell. 1. Bad Marketing In the past 20 years, computers and the internet have changed the face of real estate. Most agents haven’t kept up. According to the National Association of Realtors (2014 study), 96% of all home buyers now use the Internet for house hunting. Less than 7%...

We are so proud of our area! In March of 2016, Fayetteville, AR, was named the 3rd Best Place to Live in the US by US News and World Report. The market is excellent here, as national attention is being focused on our area’s desirability, diversity, growing business potential, and excellent education services. Check out this local news article for more...