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And what a beautiful Fall we are having here in Hot Springs Village! The weather is unseasonably warm and the Fall colors are stunning. November is the perfect month to spend time with family and friends in our fabulous community. Plan your visit today.
Remember, I can help you get LUXURY accommodations at HUGE discounts. While you are here, I will be happy to give you a personal tour of this wonderful place that we call home.
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RE/MAX of Hot Springs Village
presents...
Hot Springs Village. It's a great place to live.
Our new magazine is created as resource to learn more about all that Hot Springs Village and the Ouachita Region have to offer. From our nine world-class golf courses and more than 30 miles of trails, to 11 beautiful lakes and various sporting clubs, we think you'll find something that appeals to you. Our residents are an eclectic bunch, hailing from across the country and around the world.
Visit Hot Springs Village once and we think you'll want to stay for a lifetime.
Click on the image above to begin your Ouachita Adventure. Stop by our office to pick up a copy today.
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Appraisers & Homeowners Don't See Eye-To-Eye on Values
In today's housing market, where
supply is ver
y low and demand is very high, home values are increasing rapidly. Many experts are projecting that home values could appreciate by another 5%+ over the next twelve months. One major challenge in such a market is the bank appraisal.
If prices are surging, it is difficult for appraisers to find adequate, comparable sales (similar houses in the neighborhood that closed recently) to defend the selling price when performing the appraisal for the bank.
Every month, Quicken Loans
measures the disparity between what a homeowner believes their house is worth as compared to an appraiser's evaluation in their Home Price Perception Index (HPPI). Here is a chart showing that difference for each of the last 12 months.
Bottom Line
Every house on the market has to be sold twice; once to a prospective buyer and then to the bank (through the bank's appraisal). With escalating prices, the second sale might be even more difficult than the first. If you are planning on entering the housing market this year, let's get together to discuss this, and any other obstacle that may arise.
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The Role Access Plays in Getting Your House SOLD!
So you've decided to sell your house. You've hired a real estate professional to help you with the entire process and they have asked you what level of access you want to provide to potential buyers.
There are four elements to a quality listing. At the top of the list is Access, followed by Condition, Financing and Price. There are many levels of access that you could provide to your agent to be able to show your home.
Here are five levels of access that you could give a buyer with a brief description:
- Lockbox On the Door - this allows buyers the ability to see the home as soon as they are aware of the listing, or at their convenience.
- Providing a Key to the Home - although the buyer's agent may need to stop by an office to pick up the key, there is little delay in being able to show the home.
- Open Access with a Phone Call - the seller allows showing with just a phone call's notice.
- By Appointment Only (example: 48 Hour Notice) - Many out-of-town/state buyers and relocation buyers visit an area they would like to move to and only have the weekend to view homes. They may not be able to plan that far in advance, or may be unable to wait the 48 hours to be shown the house.
- Limited Access (example: the home is only available on Mondays or Tuesdays at 2pm or for only a couple of hours a day) - This is the most difficult way to be able to show your house to potential buyers.
In a competitive marketplace, access can make or break your ability to get the price you are looking for, or even sell your house at all.
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Friends and neighbors get together throughout the year for community events and holiday celebrations including dances, karaoke, rhythm jams, Farm-to-Table events, and more. The Woodlands Auditorium is the performing arts center and has musicals, dramas, and dance, vocal and choral presentations. Grove Park is an outdoor venue and home to the farmers' market, artisan market, live outdoor concerts (such as Rock Porch Sessions and Rhythm Jams), holiday celebrations and community events.
Check out the event calendar or buy tickets by clicking the image.
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Oct/Nov 2016 |
Hot Springs Village Homes Magazine
The RE
/MAX Collection
Click the magazine picture to view the latest Hot Springs Village Homes Magazine.
The Ouachita Mountain area's natural beauty: Breathtaking vistas, blossoming forest and gleaming lakes, combined with its mild climate, reasonable property taxes and low cost of living make it the perfect place to call home.
Available real estate spans from very affordable to affluent, with homes priced from under $100,000 to over $1 million. The variety of homes ranges from golf-front to lake-front, mountain-view or wooded. RE/MAX offers an assortment of quality property lots for sale, commercial real estate and long-term rental properties too.
Check out my
Featured Listings for this month below!
Email to schedule a private tour or learn more about these great properties.
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MLS # 16030655
4 Bd., 4.5 Ba., 4,449 Sq. ft.
$399,900 |
14 Nina Drive
| You will enjoy luxurious living in this fantastic Magellan Golf Course home with covered Trex Deck overlooking the #7 Fairway with brick trimmed driveway & 2 water features! Each Bedroom has a private bath with tiled shower, Master Bath Jacuzzi tub with built-in TV, Extra jets in shower, Brazilian Cherry Wood Floors on main level, (no carpet anywhere) cherry wood built-in cabinets, central vac, lower level game room, wet bar with wood laminate throughout PLUS Radiant Heated Floors and Wine Cellar!! MUST SEE |
Link to Listing
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MLS # 16005716
4 Bd., 3 Ba., 3,385 Sq. ft.
$350,000 |
430 Maderas Drive
| See the BREATHTAKING VIEWS of this Granada Golf Course Home! Tucker built, on the #11 Par 3 with FANTASTIC views of the Tee Box, The Pond, #12 Fairway, & Mountains-this home has it all! It offers Two Heat Pumps, Two Fire Places, Oversized 2-Car Garage, Tiled Showers, Casement Windows, Marble Counters in Master Bath, Golf Cart Storage, Arched Doorways, Crown Molding, HUGE Covered Deck, Tray Ceilings, Granite, Double Ovens, & so much more. Showings no earlier than 11:00 AM please... |
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MLS # 16023403
4 Bd., 3 Ba, 2,412 Sq. ft.
$289,900 |
1 Dundas Place
| Gorgeous home in Granada Golf Course neighborhood. This custom home has an open floor plan with volume ceilings, a hearth room & an HVAC system with a warranty until 2017. Kitchen has granite counters, pull-outs & a center island. Huge master bath has a jetted tub, double vanity & walk-in closet with built-ins. Has a huge partially covered back deck and plenty of storage under home with concrete floors. Extra insulation throughout and instant hot water. Come see this move-in ready home today! |
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MLS # 160311133
3 Bd., 2.5 Ba, 2,382 Sq. ft.
$279,900 |
7 Captura Circle
| Built in 2004, see this Beautiful brick, E.F.I.S. and Vinyl Isabella Golf Course Home - the perfect size 2382 SF, one level, over sized garage, and HUGE partially covered back patio for entertaining or just watching the golfers go by. Custom Cooper Sierra plan with volume ceilings, built in cabinets with pullouts, solid surface counters, 2.5 baths, Wood Burning Fire Place with gas starter, Double Vanity, Walk-In Shower, Jetted Tub, custom window coverings, extra canned lights, ceiling fans-Come See!! |
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MLS # 16018041
3 Bd., 2 Ba, 2,154 Sq. ft.
$244,900 |
6 Ventoso Lane
| BETTER THAN NEW! This Carriage Custom Home Charleston Plan is located conveniently near East Gate & offers split BR's, Stone FP, Crown Molding, Covered Patio, Granite Counter Tops, Upgraded Appliances, Volume Ceilings, Large Walk-In Master Closet, Walk-In Shower, Jetted Tub, 3-Car Garage, Stained Concrete, Sprinkler System, New Low Maint. Landscaping with rubber mulch, Auto Retractable Deck Screen, plus Walk-up Attic with Built-In Shelves for an Abundance of Storage. Appliances & Furniture are Negotiable. Come See! |
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Learn about the latest Hot Springs Village Recreation News, click on the image above.
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Community Calendar
Check out the Hot Springs Village Community Calendar (click on the image)
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Outdoor Adventure
Hot Springs Village Basecamp is your launching point to outdoor adventure.
If you enjoy life outside, you'll want to be part of Basecamp. Keep an eye on the calendar and Facebook announcing upcoming events, local activities and road trips. Then, grab your gear and get ready to enjoy the great outdoors!
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Sporting Traditions
The Ouachita Rod & Gun Club is focused on bringing folks together to celebrate sporting traditions. We believe in good fun, food and fellowship in the great outdoors. It doesn't matter if you are seasoned by years in the outdoors or just want to meet some new friends. There is a place for you in the Ouachita Rod & Gun Club.
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Hot Springs Village Visitor App
Benefits of the free apps include:
- Community event calendar and tickets
- Book tee times or link to our golf course apps featuring scorecards, pro golf tips and more
- Explore local attractions
- Real-time social media interaction
- Village map, attraction directions and GPS-based car locator feature
- HSV photo gallery
- Rate your stay survey
- Weather checker
Download our new HSV Visitor App today. Search "Hot Springs Village" for the free App in the Apple Store then download. For Android smart phones and tablets, search and download from the Play Store.
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Mortgage Calculator
There are two types of mortgages popular in Arkansas. Fixed-rate mortgages, or FRMs, are those that include principle and interest in the monthly payment amount and are stable throughout the life of the loan, and adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs, are loans that include principle and interest that change periodically throughout the life of the loan. Both FRMs and ARMs are available in 10, 15, 20, 30, and even some 40 year increments, and can be either first mortgages, second mortgages, or refinance options.
Click on the image above to connect to the Mortgage Calculator and learn more about mortgages in Arkansas.
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The Hot Springs Village State Weeks promotion allows guests from across the country to enjoy our amenities at reduced rates during their state week.
While here, discover all that Hot Springs Village has to offer; schedule a community tour with me!
Check out the State Week calendar by clicking the USA image.
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Visit our RE/MAX of Hot Springs Village office conveniently located at
1400 DeSoto Boulevard
on the corner of Desoto Blvd. & Ponce de Leon Drive.
***FREE***
Village Information
Cup of STARBUCKS!
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Cheese & Herb Potato Fans Recipe
- 8 medium potatoes
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons each minced fresh chives, sage and thyme
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425°. With a sharp knife, cut each potato into 1/8-in. slices, leaving slices attached at the bottom; fan potatoes slightly and place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, mix butter, salt and pepper; drizzle over potatoes.
Bake, uncovered, 50-55 minutes or until potatoes are tender. In a small bowl, toss cheeses with herbs; sprinkle over potatoes. Bake about 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Yield: 8 servings
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BJ Conner Associate Broker GRI, RCC | RE/MAX of Hot Springs Village
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