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 […]
Credit Union opening location in Benton
Arkansas Federal Credit Union (AFCU) has purchased the vacant property at 1114 Highway 35 North in Benton, according to this article in Arkansas Business. The sale closed for $1,350,000 on August 23, 2019. This building formerly served as a location for Summit Bank. AFCU currently has 15 locations. In June, AFCU released a statement about […]
Benton Planning meeting Oct 8th – public hearing on subdivision, businesses, CTE school
The Benton Planning Commission will host a public hearing at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8th regarding the release of Hart Road Subdivision from Benton planning jurisdiction. Then at 6 p.m. the meeting will proceed for commissioners to discuss the agenda items listed below: 1) Establish a Quorum / Call to Order 2) Approval of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]