Texarkana Lifestyles

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lifestyles a Coldwell Banker Elite Production

ISSUE 1 - AUTUMN 2015

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How to Think Like a Buyer When Selling a Home

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One of a Kind Diabetes Walk

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Great Homes For Sale in the Texarkana Area

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903.832.2486 robbi.coldwelltexarkana.com “Robbi not only found us a buyer in only 2 days, but she also found us our dream home!” –Natalie & Justin Rushing and Joshua Rushing

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4. Leeo Smart Alert Nightlight – Smoke detectors aren’t smart, they don’t know when

Keep your home and family safer with these new connected and affordable home safety innovations

you’re there or when you’re not. That about sums up the power of this genius little nightlight that keeps track of your smoke alarms, your carbon monoxide alarms, and the climate in your home. If there’s a problem of any kind the Leeo Smart Alert Nightlight sends you a QRWLͤFDWLRQ GLUHFWO\ WR \RXU VPDUWSKRQH +RZ does the Leeo know when there’s smoke or carbon monoxide in your house? It’s pretty simple, by plugging it into your wall you’ve already put it to work. The Leeo will monitor

Home is such a powerful and magical

1. Canary – This sleek product that is

place. It is where we raise our children,

equal parts security and safety, aims to

break bread with loved ones, play catch

take the complexity out of home safety

with our siblings or fetch with the family

technology. It made our safety list for its

We hope you agree that being smart about

dog. In short, home is our personal little

ability to monitor air quality, temperature

home safety is important both to the safety of

world; our haven. Smart home technology

and humidity. In addition to all that, the

your home and to potential homebuyers. What

is all the rage right now, and gladly it is

easy to set up Canary Security system also

excites us about these four products is that they

aimed at making our havens much safer.

acts as an HD camera, microphone, motion

all provide exemplary connected safety features

detector and siren that is controllable from

at a very attainable price point.

Using smart home technology to make our homes and the people in them safer offers

your smartphone. www.canary.is

not only peace of mind for ourselves, but it is also a key feature homebuyers are looking for. According to a recent Coldwell Banker survey, which examines today’s buyer and the smart home features they’re keen on, 48 percent of homebuyers are interested in safety related smart home features.

2. First Alert Onelink – This suite of home safety products is completely new to the market and available for presale on Amazon.com. The conveniently connected products from First Alert includes a Wi-FI smoke & carbon monoxide alert as well as a Wi-FI- environment monitor that sends

Here are the top four smart safety products

alerts to your smartphone when something

to keep an eye out for.

is wrong. Integration is key when it comes to the smart home tech arena, so we were

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your alarms and alert you or your close friends if things are amiss. www.leeo.com

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Take the list home and apply the same critical eye to each room of your house to see if it will pass the buyer test.

Your home is entering the market with the aim that it will become someone else’s home. Doing everything you can to ensure the most buyers will fall in love with your home can ensure that the next owner will provide it with the same care and attention you have.

Create a Neutral Palette With 90 percent of home buyers browsing properties online, according to a joint survey by the National Association of Realtors, it is no surprise that the home viewings are spurred by images browsed online. To attract a buyer’s eye, photos that show clean, spacious, and neutral spaces will far outweigh the competition.

Browse current listings in your area and make note of any appealing images. Chances are, they will project a light and airy space, with no clutter or personal knick-knacks. These images allow a buyer to picture themselves — and their things — in your home. This is the much-touted concept of depersonalization.

How to Think Like a Buyer When Selling a Home

It may seem inconvenient, but tucking away personal photos, awards, mementos, and even furniture will create a blank canvas from which to stage your home for sale. A general rule of thumb to follow involves packing up anything to which you have a sentimental attachment. Whether buyers realize it or not, they will feel mentally ready to consider your house as a potential new home if they don’t have to overlook your life while doing it.

Paint color is another item, which is entirely personal,

Selling a home is an opportunity to ensure you get the greatest return on your investment, but it can be emotional

simple tasks that set the stage for a buyer.

the house to speak for itself. Beige, gray, or greige

Make the Mental Break

for a homeowner to let go. Here’s how to

Selling a home is an emotional experience,

view your home like a buyer, and reap the

especially for the homeowner who is parting

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ways with family memories. As a result,

When selling a home, “Pride of Ownership” is a phrase often used to attract buyers.

It may seem counter-intuitive then, that homeowners who show pride are asked to remove evidence of family life before listing their home for sale.

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and should be tamed down to allow the features of

(a mix of the two) are fantastic choices to create a neutral palette that will allow a buyer to picture your home as theirs.

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many homeowners attach a monetary value to their homes strictly based on sentimental reasons, which can negatively affect everything from setting the asking price, to redecorating to attract a wider audience.

(YHU\ JUHDW KRPH VDOH EHJLQV ZLWK D NQRZOHGJHDEOH professional — and sometimes buyers need a reality check. Your real estate professional is invaluable during a sale, and can provide you with an unbiased and experienced opinion on your home, and any

Consider your opinion of your home when

changes that will make it more attractive to buyers.

you bought it. What attracted you to the

Your agent is also the go-to source for comparable

property as a place to call home? Try

listings and can guide you to an informed decision

visiting other open houses in the area

about the correct asking price for your home. An

before listing, and take notes about what

agent who can provide an objective view can be a

you liked, and didn’t about the property.

powerful ally when selling a home.

You can depend on HomeTeam for a faster, more efficient home inspection every time. While onsite, each team member focuses on his or her own area of expertise—which helps us cover every area, from the ground up. With our systematic approach and detailed reports you can rest assured that you have the information you need.

That’s the HomeTeam promise.

903-223-1144 www.hometeam-texarkana.com Each office is independently owned and operated. ©2015 The HomeTeam Inspection Service, Inc. All rights reserved.

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6 Revitalizing Update Ideas for Your Bedroom How’s your bedroom looking these days? When was the last time you replaced the linens or thought about getting the carpet deep cleaned?

Since we spend so much time in our bedrooms — where we begin and end every day — it’s important to keep things clean, comfortable and in the best shape possible. Instead of taking everything out and starting anew every few years, use these ideas keep your bedroom feeling fresh.

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Depending on the look and feel of your bedroom, painting the walls might be just the thing to revitalize the space. If you you’ve been living with a bright, pastel color that’s been there since you purchased the house, changing it might help renew the atmosphere of the room. The cost to paint a room varies depending on the paint you choose and the preparation involved.

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Natalie Debenport, Age 5 something about the lack of diabetic resources in the Texarkana area. She designed and created the One of a Kind Diabetes organization. The goal of the program is to create a sustainable solution to Type 1 diabetes in the Texarkana area.

Kayce Welch

One of a Kind Diabetes Walk When Kayce Welch was 11 years old,

was dehydrated. I remember the doctor - Dr.

she was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes

Christina Payne - walked in the room and

(T1D). The auto-immune disease, which

commented on the fruity smell which we

occurs when a person’s pancreas stops

never noticed. She looked over her chart

working, is usually diagnosed in childhood

and saw she had lost 9 pounds in just a

but can also affect adults. Type 1 diabetes

few weeks. She believed Kayce’s sugar was

strikes suddenly, lasts a lifetime and

too high and needed blood work and to be

carries with it the constant threat of deadly

ready to stay overnight. I went home to get

complications such as heart disease,

some clothes and the next thing I knew,

stroke, blindness, kidney failure and

we were in an ambulance and on the way

amputation.

to Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little

Her mother, Robin Hilton, vividly recalls the day in early 2009, when she was diagnosed. “She had gotten so sick and

Rock. That day, our lives, especially Kayce’s, devastatingly changed forever.”

Five years later, Kayce decided to do

Her goals are:

• Raise awareness in the community for T1D ̽ (GXFDWH WKH FRPPXQLW\ RQ warning signs, what to watch for, and how to help someone with T1D if a crisis occurs • To raise money for research for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), because the ultimate goal is a &85( • Create and sustain an annual Walk for Diabetes • Have a pediatric endocrinologist in Texarkana

On the morning of the One of a Kind Diabetes Walk, it was announced that another Texarkana child had been diagnosed with T1D. Five-year-old Natalie Debenport’s family took her to the doctor for what they thought to be minor health concerns, and were shocked with the diagnosis of T1D. The family rushed to

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Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock, where little Natalie endured tests and pokes with needles--something she is going to have to deal with the rest of her life. Her PRWKHU 0RUULV (OHPHQWDU\ 3ULQFLSDO %UDQG\ 'HEHQSRUW said, “Having your 5 year old look at you with terror in her eyes as you hold her down to be pricked or given an injection is not fun. Then having to tell her she’ll be doing this multiple times a day for the rest of her life is simply KRUULͤF Ěš %HFDXVH RI .D\FHĚľV 2QH RI D .LQG SURJUDP news of Natalie’s diagnosis quickly spread throughout the diabetic community, and people rushed to the side of the Debenport family. Their journey with T1D has just begun, but it gives them a little peace to know that such a helpful organization exists in Texarkana.

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The walk was a great success this year, and we are proud of Kayce for all the hard work she put into making it a success. We look forward to joining the One of a Kind diabetes program at various events throughout the year, and we will strive toward reaching the goals Kayce set for the Texarkana community.

Lots on Ramble Ridge Kirby, AR

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5 Super Smart DIY

Storage Solutions Here are 5 of my favorite budget friendly ideas that will help you get more organized.

DIY Storage Containers for Small Parts Is your garage or tool room inundated with piles of loose screws, nuts, bolts and other loose items? This simple idea will help you to get organized DQG ͤQG LWHPV \RX QHHG ZLWK HDVH

DIY File Box Bathroom Appliance Storage Create a convenient and safe storage place for your hair essentials.

DIY Playroom Storage Bookshelf + Baskets= Stylish Playroom Organization

DIY Mason Jars Bathroom Storage Great idea for smaller bathrooms.

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DIY Crate Book Storage An inexpensive and sweet way to store books.

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Alyne Bradshaw alyne.coldwelltexarkana.com 903-277-2110

15 Oak Haven Texarkana, TX MLS #93816 $299,000 4 BR, 2 Bath 2, 717 sq. ft.

6106 Pleasant Ln Texarkana, TX MLS 93322 $239,000 3 BR, 2 Bath 2,495 sq. ft.

25 Northridge Circle Texarkana, TX MLS 94499 $750,000 5 BR, 4 Bath 5,503 sq. ft.

6424 Bel-Aire Texarkana, TX MLS 93298 $149,500 3 BR, 2 Bath 2,298 sq. ft.

The Enclave 55 at North Park 55 and Older Lots Beautiful homesites! $49,500- $20,500 Various Lots Available 16 Coldwell Banker Elite

Jeanna Easley jeanna.coldwelltexarkana.com 903-277-7077

419 Loma Linda Wake Village, TX $168,900 MLS #93335 3 BR, 2 Bath 1,896 Sq Ft.

527 Horseshoe Loop Texarkana, TX $74,000 MLS #94198 2 BR, 1.5 Bath 1,425 Sq. Ft.

3920 Rio Grande Texarkana, TX MLS #93333 $139,000 3 BR, 2 Bath 2,153 Sq. Ft.

5706 Country Hills Texarkana, AR 254,000 MLS 94448 4 BR, 2.5 Bath 2,350 Sq. Ft.

Rodney Howeth rodney.coldwelltexarkana.com 903-277-3716

174 LR 730 Ashdown, AR $195,000 MLS #92973 3 BR, 2.5 Bath 35 Acres 2,090 Sq. Ft.

3324 Olive Texarkana, TX $124,900 MLS #93850 3 BR, 2 Bath 1,916 Sq. Ft.

3717 Forestwood Texarkana, AR MLS #93477 $62,000 3 BR, 1 Bath 1, 014 Sq. Ft. Coldwell Banker Elite 17

James Keeton james.coldwelltexarkana.com 903-244-7234

212 Ridgecrest New Boston, TX MLS 93771 $129,900 3 BR, 2 Bath 1,679 sq. ft.

5070 Fm 1398 Hooks, TX MLS 93373 $1,300,075

Erica Klitz

erica.coldwelltexarkana.com 903-276-3537

34 Leggett Texarkana, TX MLS 94584 $79,900 1 BR, 1 Bath 936 sq. ft

6 Holloway Texarkana, TX MLS 94246 $120,000 3 BR, 2 Bath 1,602 sq. ft.

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48 Silverhill DR Texarkana, TX MLS 94454 $205,000 3 BR, 2 Bath 1952 sq. ft

Charlie Magee charlie.coldwelltexarkana.com 903-748-3780

+VIIRƤIPH Wake Village, TX MLS 89303 $94,900 3 BR, 2 Bath 1,268 sq. ft.

100 Pine Fouke, AR MLS 94292 $160,000 6 BR, 8 Bath 9,648 sq. ft.

109-111 Apache Texarkana, TX MLS 94352 $149,900

716 Hillview Texarkana, TX MLS 93861 $55,000 2 BR, 1 Bath 883 sq. ft.

1094 Sherwood Texarkana, TX MLS 93809 $139,900 3 BR, 2 Bath 1,890 sq. ft.

3706 Sylvia Texarkana, TX MLS 93565 $214,500 4 BR, 2 Bath 2,153 sq. ft.

113-115 Apache Texarkana, TX MLS 94354 Texarkana, TX $149,900 20 Coldwell Banker Elite

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Sheree Manning sheree.coldwelltexarkana.com 903.278.3845

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7 Dunham Drive Texarkana, TX $219,900 2,250 Sq. Ft. 3 BR, 2 Bath

43 Meadowview Texarkana, AR $179,900 MLS #94509 3 BR, 2 Bath 2,044 sq. ft.

110 S Park Ave Ashdown, AR MLS 93664 $36,000 2 BR, 1 Bath 1008 Sq. Ft.

317 Jasmin Lane Nash, TX $137,500 1,396 Sq. Ft. 3 BR, 2 Bath

1313 E 30th $79,900 Texarkana, AR 1,026 Sq. ft.

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath

3522 Hickory St $79,900 Texarkana, AR 1,198 Sq. Ft. 3 bedroom, 1 bath

4430 Highway 29 S Hope, AR $314,000 3,374 Sq. Ft. 4 BR, 2 Bath

10012 W New Boston Rd Hooks, TX MLS 94305 $75,000 2 bedroom, 1 bath 1608 Sq. Ft.

Cliff Meyer Realtor

Cliff.coldwelltexarkana.com 318.210.9966 “Selling homes. Serving you. Building Texarkana.”

300 Wade Ln Texarkana, TX MLS #94460 3 BR, 2.5 bath Over 3,000 sq. ft.

7210 Bringle Ridge Lot Texarkana, TX MLS #94429 $50,000

803 Lakeridge Pl. Texarkana, TX MLS #94327 3 BR, 2.5 Bath 2,442 sq. ft.

Lot 30 Brown Drive Wake Village, TX $18,000 MLS #94367

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Connie Walker connie.coldwelltexarkana.com 903-277-2110

#9 Oak Haven Redwater, TX 2665 sq.ft.

4 BR 3 bath 1 acre $319,900

116 Ave. G Hooks, TX $23,900 2 BR 2 bath 1,100 sq. ft.

300 Andrews Hooks, TX $179,900 3 BR 2 bath 2,600 sq ft

919 Brower Lane Nash, TX 3 BR 2 bath 1.4 acres 2,005 sq. ft. $114,900

4019 Honeysuckle

5811 Gin Road Texarkana, TX $189,000 4 BR 2 bath 2162 sq. ft.

Texarkana, TX $99,900 3 BR 1 bath 1191 sq ft.

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6704 Palisades Texarkana, TX $209,900 2,380 sq. ft 3 BR, 2 Bath

6915 Cherrybark Texarkana, AR 4 BR 2 bath 2400 sw. ft $277,500

7434 FM 1398 Hooks, TX Over 2100 sq. ft.

3 BR, 2 Bath Almost 2 acres $97,900

Cardinal Lane Maud, TX 7 Duplex Units Great Investment!

14 Acres $875,000

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Kristy Warner Realtor

903.824.1596 kristywarner89@gmail.com kristy.coldwelltexarkana.com

“Putting the REAL back in REALTOR”

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1 Downing Texarkana, AR $169,900 3BR, 2 Bath 2,351 sq ft MLS 94189

24 Heather Ridge Texarkana AR $419,500 4 BR, 2.5 Bath 2,980 sq ft MLS 93459

104 Bermuda Dekalb, TX $99,900 3 BR, 2 Bath 1,203 sq ft MLS 94301

123 MC 503 Texarkana, TX $199,900 3/2.5/2 2717 sqft MLS 94464

209 N Macedonia Rd Texarkana, TX $89,900 4 BR, 2 Bath 1,944 sq ft MLS 93446

910 Elliot Texarkana, TX $59,900 MLS #94464 2 BR, 1 Bath 1,036 sq. ft

1266 Hwy 108 Ashdown, AR $129,900 5 BR, 3 Bath 1,792 sq ft MLS 94225

1322 E 30th Texarkana, AR $75,000 3 BR, 1 Bath 1,087 sqft MLS #94261

3921 Rio Grande Texarkana, TX $139,900 4 BR, 3 Bath 2,364 sq ft MLS 93415

5857 Genoa Rd Texarkana, AR $224,900 3 BR, 2 Bath 2,327 sq ft MLS 94158

5916 Winchester Texarkana, TX $395,000 4 BR, 3.5 Bath 3,748 sq ft MLS 93522

6032 MC 306 Texarkana, AR MLS 94519 $205,000 3 BR 2 Bath 2, 075 sqft

Jordan Williams

jordan.coldwelltexarkana.com 903-280-5594

1412 Tri State Rd Texarkana, TX $218,900 3 BR 2 Bath MLS 94604 1948 sq ft

0 CR 1109 Texarkana, TX Lot only $19,900 MLS 94286

248 Paul Reserve Hooks, TX 75561 3 BR 2 Bath 1641 Sq ft mls#94178 $139,800

Judi Yelverton judi.coldwelltexarkana.com 903-293-5195

19 White Oak Wake Village, TX 3 BR, 2 bath $245000 2,300 sq. ft.

306-308 Cheyenne 3 BR, 2 Bath each side $139000 2,650 sq. ft.

202 S Kenwood Texarkana, TX MLS 91752 $33000 2 BR, 1 Bath $1,200 sq. ft.

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5006 Hidden Acres Texarkana, TX 3 BR, 2 Bath $145000 1,570 sq. ft.

Coat Hanger Fall Rag Wreath The Fall holidays make our homes more inviting and cozy. Dress up your front door with a simple DIY wreath. All you need is some “rags� of fabric and an old wire coat hanger.

1. Bend coat hanger into a circle 2. Cut fabric into strips about 5-6 inches long.

3. Tie pieces of fabric to the wire coat hanger. Be sure to push them together so they are tight.

4. Hang your wreath!

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