River Valley Real Estate & Home March 2020

River Valley Real Estate

&HOME HOME March 2020

Breathtaking Views From Every Room!

Fort Smith

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River Valley Real Estate

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CRAWFORD COUNTY BOARD OF REALTORS ..........................................................................3 FORT SMITH BOARD OF REALTORS ............................................................................................13 FORT SMITH HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION .....................................................................15 DEFINING HARDSCAPE AND HOW TO USE IT ......................................................................17 BENEFITS TO OPEN CONCEPT FLOOR PLANS......................................................................18 BASEMENT REMODELING TIPS .....................................................................................................19 DESIGN A MORE FUNCTIONAL PANTRY...................................................................................21 WATER FEATURE DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE.................................................................27 GRAY IS HERE TO STAY IN HOME DECOR.................................................................................30 SIMPLE INEXPENSIVE STAGING STRATEGIES ......................................................................38

March 2020

Breathtaking Views From Every Room!

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

AOG ............................................................................... 7 McGraw Realtors....................................................31 Arvest Bank ..............................................................16 Medlock & West Realty........................................14

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Assurance Realty .................................................. 8-9 Quantum Property Services ........................28-29 The opinions and observations expressed in River Valley Real Estate & Home are those of the respective authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Times Record.

Volume 12, Number 12 River Valley Real Estate & Home, a magazine of the TImes Record published 12 times a year.

Chuck Fawcett Realty.....................................34-36 RE/MAX Executives ..............................................12 Citizens Bank...........................................................40 Roger Cook Real Estate .................................10-11 Cobblestone .............................................................37 Ronald Ragon Realty ............................................26 Coldwell Banker Fleming Lau Realty ......22-24 Stoneshire ................................................................33

© Copyright 2019 Times Record

First Financial Bank ..............................................20 Trinity Multifamily.................................................32 Advertising information is available from Sharee Shelton at (479) 785-7700 ext 1322 or sshelton@swtimes.com

Greater Fort Smith Home Builders Assn .....39 Weichert Realtors - The Griffin Company..........4-6 Keller Williams Platinum Realty ...............24-25 Western Arkansas Title ......................................... 7

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3920 Rogers Avenue | Fort Smith, AR 72903 479-242-4000 | WeichertGriffin.com

Alex Pugh Realtor®

479-462-4872

Amber Dunham

Calissa Titus

Realtor®

Charlotte King

Realtor®

479-965-6537

Chris King

Realtor®

479-357-9364

Realtor®

479-461-6700

479-650-8658

Dave Adams Realtor®

479-883-6778

Alex.Pugh@WeichertGriffn.com

Amber.Dunham@WeichertGriffin.com

Calissa.Titus@WeichertGriffin.com

Charlotte.King@WeichertGriffin.com

Chris.King@Weichertgriffin.com

Dave.Adams@WeichertGriffin.com

Doug Elmore

Drew Fortson

Elisha Hankins

Enrique Bravo

Eric Wilson

Janet Richards

Realtor®

479-806-9816

Realtor®

Realtor®

870-834-9396

Realtor®

479-670-0385

Realtor®

479-652-1248

479-769-5217

Realtor®

479-414-3304

Doug.Elmore@WeichertGriffin.com

Drew.Fortson@WeichertGriffin.com

Elisha.Hankins@WeichertGriffin.com

Enrique.Bravo@WeichertGriffin.com

Eric.Wilson@WeichertGriffin.com

Janet.Richards@WeichertGriffin.com

Jeff Marks

Jonella Graham

Jordan Johnson

Justin Rogers

Kevin King

Larry Ruth

479-414-1193

479-459-5079

479-849-6894

479-629-1733

479-650-0130

479-806-6406

Realtor®

Realtor®

Realtor®

Realtor®

Realtor®

Realtor®

Jeff.Marks@WeichertGriffin.com

Jonella.Graham@WeichertGriffin.com

Jordan.Johnson@WeichertGriffin.com

Justin.Rogers@WeichertGriffin.com

Kevin.King@WeichertGriffin.com

Larry.Ruth@WeichertGriffin.com

Laura Colburn

Laurie Hales

Lisa Elmore

Margie Newberry

Marty Anderson

Melissa Hallmark

479-883-8051

479-650-7315

479-651-5189

479-207-3656

479-719-0923

479-285-0871

Realtor®

Laura.Colburn@WeichertGriffin.com

Realtor®

Realtor®

Realtor®

Realtor®

Laurie@WeichertGriffin.com

Lisa.Elmore@WeichertGriffin.com

Margie.Newberry@WeichertGriffin.com

Marty.Anderson@WeichertGriffin.com

Nancy Weaver

Robin Fagan

Rudolph Shores

Sarah Bravo

479-462-5644

479-926-5008

479-551-4724

479-652-1247

Realtor®

Realtor®

Nancy.Weaver@WeichertGriffin.com

Realtor®

Robin.Fagan@WeichertGriffin.com

Rudolph.Shores@WeichertGriffin.com

Realtor®

Sarah.Bravo@WeichertGriffin.com

Sarah Newton

Wayne King

Xavier Laster

479-218-2363

479-461-5156

479-629-1539

Realtor®

Sarah.Newton@WeichertGriffin.com

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Realtor®

Wayne.King@WeichertGriffin.com

Realtor®

Xavier.Laster@WeichertGriffin.com

Realtor®

MelissaH@WeichertGriffin.com

NEW LISTINGS Barling

Laura Colburn 479-883-8051

Booneville

1006 Snow Goose Way $236,925

1607 Ridgeview Drive $294,000

ML#1030808

ML#1030774

4 BEDS | 2 BATHS 1,755 S.F.

Fort Smith

Fort Smith

13010 Limestone Drive $289,000

211 St Karr Way $1,700,000

ML#1031310

ML#1031247

4 BEDS | 3 BATHS 2,100 S.F.

Eric Wilson 479-769-5217

Laura Colburn 479-883-8051

Fort Smith

Janet Richards 479-414-3304

5 BEDS | 7 BATHS 8,767 S.F.

Fort Smith

8714 Reata Street $485,000

3323 S 41st Street $155,000

ML#1030909

ML#1030929

4 BEDS | 3 BATHS 2,680 S.F.

Xavier Laster 479-629-1539

Fort Smith

Kevin King 479-650-0130

5 BEDS | 5 BATHS 3,930 S.F.

Justin Rogers 479-629-1733

3 BEDS | 3 BATHS 2,412 S.F.

Mansfield

1609 N 31st Street $128,000

19464 N 71 Highway $146,600

ML#1030791

ML#1031233

3 BEDS | 3 BATHS 1,382 S.F.

Lisa Elmore 479-651-5189

3 BEDS | 2 BATHS 2,037 S.F.

FORT SMITH 479-242-4000 · SPRINGDALE 479-756-1003 · FAYETTEVILLE 479-935-4090 · BENTONVILLE 479-268-5500

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NEW LISTINGS Mansfield

Roland

501 Darlene Drive $99,900

214 Circle B $124,900

ML#1030832

ML#1031045

3 BEDS | 1 BATHS 1,512 S.F.

Lisa Elmore 479-651-5189

Janet Richards 479-414-3304

Van Buren

Jonella Graham 479-459-5079

3 BEDS | 2 BATHS 1,232 S.F.

Van Buren

6818 Kibler Road $325,000

907 N 8th Street $165,000

ML#1030880

ML#1030669

3 BEDS | 3 BATHS 2,650 S.F.

Sarah Newton 479-218-2363

3 BEDS | 3 BATHS 1,792 S.F.

Van Buren 1205 Butterfield Trail $148,900 ML#1030918 Jeff Marks 479-414-1193

3 BEDS | 2 BATHS 1,697 S.F.

Serving Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley

FORT SMITH 479-242-4000 · SPRINGDALE 479-756-1003 · FAYETTEVILLE 479-935-4090 · BENTONVILLE 479-268-5500

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Specializing in Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Financing Since 1935

NMLS # 411447

Conventional, VA, FHA, and Rural Development Loans available.

USE THIS CHART TO ESTIMATE YOUR MONTHLY MORTGAGE PAYMENT. Interest Rate 2.500% 2.625% 2.750% 2.875% 3.000% 3.125% 3.250% 3.500% 3.750% 4.000% 4.125% 4.250% 4.375% 4.500% 5.000%

Repayment Term per $1,000 15 YEARS 6.67 6.73 6.79 6.85 6.91 6.97 7.03 7.15 7.27 7.40 7.46 7.52 7.59 7.65 7.91

20 YEARS 5.30 5.36 5.42 5.48 5.55 5.61 5.67 5.80 5.93 6.06 6.13 6.19 6.26 6.33 6.60

30 YEARS 3.95 4.02 4.08 4.15 4.22 4.28 4.35 4.49 4.63 4.77 4.85 4.92 4.99 5.07 5.37

Determine your loan amount and divide that amount by 1000.

Multiply that product by the number that corresponds with the interest rate and repayment term you have chosen. The ďŹ nal product will by your monthly principal and interest payment.

EXAMPLE :

MPBO t JOUFSFTU SBUF 30 year repayment term 100,000/1,000=100 100x4.63=$463.00* *NOTE: Taxes, Insurance and Mortgage Insurance (if applicable) are not included in above calculation.

(Mortgage Credit CertiďŹ cate)

YOU COULD EARN UP TO $2,000 TAX CREDIT FOR A PRIMARY HOME PURCHASE. (DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR CREDIT)

MCC QUALIFICATIONS

(Please call for additional details or prequaliďŹ cation.)

t Obtain a ďŹ xed rate Conventional, FHA, VA or RD loan for a purchase of a PRIMARY residence. t Purchase price must not exceed $250,000. t ALL types of income for ALL persons over the age of 18 who will be living in the residence must be reported. t The yearly tax credit can be received as long as the owner lives in the home, retains a mortgage, and has a tax liability. t Each year the tax credit is recalculated on the remaining principal balance.

SEBASTIAN COUNTY

t Buyers may NOT have owned a primary home in the previous 3 years unless they are a Veteran.

Income Limits #of People Living in Household 1-2

Total Household Income $59,496

3-4

$68,420

CRAWFORD COUNTY

t Buyers MAY have previously owned or currently own a home.

Income Limits - Waivers may be requested #of People Living in Household 1-2

Total Household Income $63,840

3-4

$74,480

** PLEASE CONSULT AN ACCOUNTANT FOR ADDITIONAL TAX DETAILS.

FIRST FINANCIAL MORTGAGE IS PROUD TO BE THE #1 MCC LENDER IN ARKANSAS SINCE 2011.

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DISCOVER YOUR STYLE! Immerse yourself in the quality and character of Stoneshire, located in the heart of Chaffee Crossing in Fort Smith, Arkansas. This secluded and private neighborhood features historic detailing, complemented by modern, open floor plans ranging from cottage style to larger one-acre estates. Enjoy a walk or run just outside your door on one of the many trails in Chaffee Crossing and nearby Ben Geren Park. Spend your leisure time riding a bike or go fishing at Wells Lake or Torriane Lake, both only minutes away.

LEARN MORE AT

STONESHIREATCHAFFEE.COM LOCATED ACROSS FROM STONEHOUSE AT THE INTERSECTION OF MASSARD ROAD AND SHIRECREST

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Welcome Home!

Fort Smith, Arkansas 479.646.7444

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8200 Donnington Court

Come see this beautiful 2092 sq. ft., 3 bdrm 2 bath cottage-styled home features an open plan, coffee bar/butler’s pantry, stainless steelvappliances, quartz counter tops, interior brick accents, mud room andvdesk, large covered patio with outdoor gas logs fireplace and irrigation.

Call Robin @ 479-719-0593 for your showing. Owner/Agent.

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9508 Shire Valley Court

Come tour this gorgeous 1,670 sq. ft., 2 bdrm 2 bath cottage-styled home featuring spacious open living, large kitchen, stainless steel appliances, interior brick accents, wood/tile/carpet floors, large rear entry garage, irrigation and covered patio.

Call Paul @ 479-651-5266 for your showing. Owner/Agent.

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8404 Donnington Court

This 2,577 sq. ft., 4 bdrm 3 full bath home features an open plan with a huge walk in pantry, large 3 car garage, wood floors through social areas and carpet in bedrooms/closets, tile in wet areas, interior brick accents, quartz counter tops, custom cabinets and stainless steel GE appliances. The home is also 95% gas furnace with gas logs fireplace, 16 Seer AC, instant hot water, custom blinds, irrigation, gutters and large outdoor covered patio.

Call Robin @ 479-719-0593 for your showing. Owner/Agent.

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9205 Shirecrest Drive

Take a look at this 3,615 sq. ft., 4 bdrm 4 bath, custom home featuring formal dining, sitting room /study or 5th bedroom, fully operational media room, large walk-in pantry/mudroom/laundry, spacious master suite with enormous closet, the latest custom cabinets, lighting and paint colors, gutters and irrigation, oversized tandem 3-car garage plus large covered outdoor living area surrounded by mature hardwoods.

Call Rocky @ 479-651-6118 for your showing. Owner/Agent.

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8207 Donnington Court

Tour this 2,173 sq. ft., 3 bdrm 2 bath, cottage-style home with spacious interior featuring open living, barn doors, brick accents, quartz countertops, lockers, custom lighting and luxurious master suite. Located in the new Valley of Stoneshire community, this home also includes year-round lawn care and maintenance. If you dream of being surrounded by nature offering walking trails and biking trails in the convenience of the city then your dream has come true!!! Call Paul @ 479-651-5266 for your showing. Owner/Agent.

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9512 Shire Valley Court

Great new listing in The Valley! This 1,513 sq. ft., 3 bdrm 2 bath, home features open plan, interior brick accents, wood floors in main areas, huge walk-in pantry, quartz countertops, cozy fireplace and gorgeous ceiling in master bedroom, covered outdoor living, tankless gas water heater and gutters.

Call Rocky @ 479-651-6118 for your showing. Owner/Agent.

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$115

1708 Valley View Drive - Van Buren

5708 Graystone Drive

700 Candlestick Court

This great 2,083 sq. ft., 3 bdrm 2 bath, split floor plan home features formal dining, living room with cathedral ceiling and fireplace, spacious master bedroom and accompanying master bath with corner whirlpool tub, separate shower and huge walk-in closet.

Call Paul @ 479-651-5266 for your showing. Agent.

One owner 2,210 sq. ft., 4 bdrm 2 bath home, with 3 car side entry garage on a corner lot in south Ft Smith. Huge living room, formal dining, double ovens, raised kitchen bar, 2 pantries, unbelievable storage everywhere, private master suite with enormous walk-in closet, separate laundry/utility, stg building with concrete floor and electric, covered patio, irrigation system, plus garage with epoxied floor and utility sink are just a few of the features you’ll want to check out.

Call Rocky @ 479-651-6118 for your showing. Agent.

This 1,283 sq. ft., 3 bdrm 2 bath home would make a great starter or downsize home. The home features new kitchen appliances, new kitchen sink, NO CARPET, new wood laminate floors, covered patio and huge fenced backyard.

Call Rocky @ 479-651-6118 for your showing. Agent.

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