"Bringing people and dreams together one home at a time."

 


 
"Susie is the best agent we have ever worked with in our 45 years of buying and selling homes in Texas and Arkansas. She handled all of the last minute details in the recent selling of our village home ...long distance no less! There was no question or problem that she could not handle. We whole-heartedly recommend her to all buyers and sellers."   
 
~Dan and Pam Brown

 

Growing confidence in our nations economy is really beginning to show in our home market. It is prompting buyers in HSV to be more likely to go for higher-priced homes.  The graphs below will show you in 2017, of the 677 homes sold, 499 were under $250,000.  The graph so far in 2018 shows buyers are going up closer to the $350,000 range.  People are also more likely to make offers closer to list price.  Another indication is how the continued increase in buyers is shrinking our re-sale inventory, which is causing our new home permits to increase, with 13 permits already in the 1st quarter of this year.  This is the first time there has been an increase in the 1st quarter since 2012.

What is sure to bring another boost to the economy, is the passing of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act that was passed in May.  Industry leaders believe this will be greatly beneficial in lending, especially for smaller local banks and credit unions, supporting local communities.

Sincerely,

Susie and Nichola 



~On Top of the World~
  
5 Insula Place
$369,500
3 Bed / 2.5 Bath
3460 Approx. Sq. Ft.
Built 1994
MLS# 18014964


Virtual Tour
 
Located on one of the highest ridges in the Village you will find your very own Tuscan Villa. Open the door to 20 ft. ceilings with 2 stories of windows to take in the view of lake & mountains for miles. Main floor new 9" vinyl floor with tile in master bath & custom walk in shower. Chefs kitchen with large island opens to living room. Floor to ceiling fireplace with built ins. Upper floor guest suite w/loft. Lower level man cave/game room and abundant storage. Lot at 8/8 Camisa conveys to protect view.

  

~Magellan Golf Course~
 
15 Navegar Circle
$265,000
3 bed / 2.5 bath
2548 SF
Built 2004
MLS# 18004017







Fabulous location of this Magellan Golf Course home will allow you to drive your golf cart to four Village courses or easily walk to the Balboa trail. Enjoy watching the action of the golfers on whole #4 from the wonderful vaulted 276 sq ft glass porch that is included in the square footage. Added bonus room/office/sitting area, half bath and third stall garage great for work shop or storing that fishing boat. Low maintenance yard allows you to enjoy Village amenities. Don't miss seeing this one!
 
  
 




Regulatory Relief Bill Passes Congress - Is Mortgage Lending Freedom Ahead?


Change is coming to the mortgage industry in the form of lessened restrictions for many community banks, along with greater consumer protections. The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act -  a bill that rolls back many Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act regulations imposed in 2008 following the financial crisis-has been signed into law.
 
This new law will improve consumers' access to credit, reduce regulatory burdens on credit unions and community banks, and fuel economic growth and job creation across the nation," Mulvaney said. "As Acting Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, I am pleased to see the long-overdue reforms to the regulations governing mortgage lending. These changes will allow community banks and credit unions to focus on making prudent loans to prospective homebuyers without being tied up in expensive and excessive red tape."

Industry professionals are largely in support of the bill, as it would prove beneficial to real estate lending, particularly for smaller banks that provide mortgages to homebuyers.

"This bill will allow smaller lenders to be more community engaged, hopefully providing greater access for mortgage credit to consumers," says Paul Mydelski, founder and chairman of RE/MAX Leading Edge.

"We commend members of Congress for passing this bipartisan legislation to level the lending playing field for community banks and credit unions," said NAR President Elizabeth Mendenhall in a statement. "This bill provides appropriate consumer protections while going a long way toward removing undue regulatory burdens on small lenders, which will help keep them strong, so they can help keep communities strong."

Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey said in a statement. "ICBA thanks Congress for passing this crucial bipartisan bill, along with the thousands of community bankers, affiliated state associations and other industry allies who have fought for years for substantial regulatory relief that will strengthen economic growth, job creation and consumer protection in local communities."
 
         
~Courtesy of Liz Dominguez, RisMedia
        

Free Upcoming HSV Events                   Click HERE for tickets.

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Green Market First Market Day 
Grove Park -1105 DeSoto Boulevard
Thursday, May 3, 2018  - 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.  Stop by and welcome back our farmers and artisans from 2017 and meet some new vendors as well.   Click here to see Green Market flyer.
  






DeSoto Marina is now open for boat rentals and gasoline sales from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Click here for more information.







Lake DeSoto Sunset Cruises:  DeSoto Marina now offers Sunset Cruises on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, beginning at approximately 30 minutes before sunset. There is a four guest minimum and eight guest maximum per cruise. Exact start times vary depending on the time of sunset on a given day. The cost is $10 per person. To arrange a cruise or to inquire about times, please call DeSoto Marina at 501-922-5511. 


New Class - Fresh Flow Yoga!
Coronado Fitness Center - 160 Ponderosa Lane
Wednesdays - June 6 - July 11, 2018 - 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.


The Village Card Club -- More than Just Bridge!
Casa de Carta - 1101 Desoto Boulevard
Ongoing...We have cribbage, pinochle, rubber bridge, and more!  Click here for information on upcoming game schedules and upcoming special games. 
 

What is Cribbage?

Casa de Carta - 1101 Desoto Boulevard
Wednesdays (Ongoing) - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cribbage lessons are offered each Wednesday from 1 to 3 pm at the Village Card Club.  Bring $3 to cover the cost of material and room rental. For more information, please contact Julie Hardardt at (501) 915-9136.  Click here for more details.


Rock Porch featuring Ten Penny Gypsy at Grove Park
Saturday, June 2, 2018 - 7:00 p.m.
Justin Patterson and Laura Lynn Danley, aka Ten Penny Gypsy, have been following the beat of their own drum for years, separately as solo artists. A fortuitous, chance encounter at a songwriter showcase in Arkansas changed their destiny and direction, and this alt-country Americana duo was formed.  Bring your friends and lawn chairs and enjoy the evening listening to amazing music. This free HSVPOA Recreation Department event is sponsored by Walmart.


 
National Trails Day Events
Saturday, June 2, 2018
Coronado Fitness Trail Fun Run - Coronado Community Center - 160 Ponderosa Lane, 9:00 a.m.  Cedar Creek Trail Hike - Cedar Creek Parking Lot A (on Minorca across from The Beehive), 4:00 p.m.  
Click here to see flyer.
 

Hot Springs Village Players 40th Anniversary Celebration
Ponce de Leon Center/Woodlands Auditorium - 1101 Desoto Boulevard
Tuesday, June 5, 2018 - 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The HSV Players have been creating outstanding community theatre for four amazing decades in The Village and a celebration is in order!  On Tuesday, June 5th, the Players are having a 40th Anniversary Celebration to say "THANK YOU" to The Village for supporting us.  This is a free event.  There will be hors d'oeuvres, cake, punch, an informal fashion show of costumes from the past, music and entertainment.  A cash bar will be available.

 
Children/Youth Summer Program 
Coronado Center Library - 150 Ponderosa Lane
Tuesday, June 5 - Tuesday, July 31, 2018 - Times vary
The Coronado Center
The library is the place to be this summer, with children's movies, story times, and other activities.  Teens can enjoy pizza and video game tournaments, or try the "library breakout" escape game.  Call the library for more information at 501-922-3555.  Click here to read about all the summer fun activities at the library!


Free Kayaking! Basecamp and Coronado Library Summer Youth Program
Desoto Marina - 120 Marina Road
Wednesday, June 6, 2018 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Kayaking & canoe demo -- guided paddle -- races. Lunch available for purchase.  Sign up at the Coronado Library (sign-up open through June 1). 


HSVPOA Dog Park Informational Seminar
Coronado Community Center - 150 Ponderosa Lane (Room 6)
Thursday, June 7, 2018 - 5:30 p.m.
Agenda items include a short video on dog park etiquette, planned dog park improvements, social network, complaint reporting procedures, and more.  There will be a short question and answer period also.  


Coronado Comedy Club Presents Comedian Paul Miller
Coronado Community Center - 150 Ponderosa Lane
Friday, June 8, 2018 - 6:00 p.m.
The Coronado Comedy Club, in partnership with the Breakfast Lions Club, presents Comedian Paul Miller on June 8th. Paul has worked at clubs all across the country, including Fortune 500 companies, Off Broadway, and on Disney Cruise Lines. However, he is most proud of his time spent with the USO. As part of the Warrior Reset program, Paul worked with active duty troops to develop resilience leadership skills through skill based play. Paul's show is an interactive, clean comedy, juggling  and magic show. Join your friends for an evening of laughter at the Coronado Community Center.  Dinner tickets $35.00 per person. Show only tickets $20.00. If you purchase Dinner Tickets please come at 6:00 p.m. If you purchase show only tickets please come at 6:45 p.m.


Balance and Fall Prevention Workshop
Coronado Fitness Center - 160 Ponderosa Lane
Saturday, June 9, 2018 - 10:00 a.m.
If your balance has become more unsteady or walking has become more difficult, sign up for this free workshop hosted by Lee Sowerbutts, PT of Village Golf & Physical Therapy Center.  When you register, you can immediately download his free report "Top 5 Risk Factors That Lead to Falls". Class is limited to 30 people. Sign up by calling 501-984-2453 or by clicking here.


Muses "Man of La Mancha"

Woodlands Auditorium - 1101 Desoto Boulevard
Friday, June 15, 2018 - 7:00 p.m.
The Muses Project will present the full production of "Man of La Mancha", a beloved musical tale inspired by Miguel de Cervantes' 17th century novel, Don Quixote, on Friday, June 15, at 7:00 p.m. at the Woodlands Auditorium.  The Muses Professional Performance Troupe of highly skilled professional performers, who hail from all over the nation, will present this whimsical musical, "a play within a play", taking place during the height of the Spanish Inquisition, that tells the story of Alonso Quijana, a man who has set his own reality aside to become Don Quixote De La Mancha. This five -time Tony Award winning musical has become one of the most enduring works of the musical theater, and features Dale Wasserman's powerful songs such as, "The Impossible Dream", "Man of La Mancha", "Dulcinea", and more. High quality, professional musical theatre performance that you won't have to travel to NYC to experience!  General admission tickets are $35.


Support the Alzheimer's Association by playing Bridge on the Longest
Day!
Casa de Carta - 1101 Desoto Boulevard
Thursday, June 21, 2018 
The Village Card Club is hosting an all-day event where you can play the game you love and help a great cause.  Click here to view flyer or contact Teri LaBove at 501-984-1384.


World Tour of Wines: California Sierra Foothills 
Coronado Community Center - 150 Ponderosa Lane 
Thursday, June 28, 2018 - 6:00 p.m.
For information and to purchase tickets for this event, go to www.hsvticketsales.com or call the Coronado Center office at 501-922-5050.  This event is sponsored by Pat Bollier, Realtor, Re/Max of Hot Springs Village.



Events Around Arkansas

Looking for something fun to do? Click here to search the events shared online by the Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism, using a handy search feature that allows you to customize the dates, city/region, distance, and category of events you're looking for. It's a great way to find a reason to get out and explore our beautiful state! 


Chicken Salad Pitas

Ingredients
1/2 Cup mayo
1 Cup sour cream
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. honey
1/2 tsp salt
4 Cups cooked chicken, cubed or shredded
2 Cups seedless grapes, halved
1 Cup chopped celery
1 Cup sliced almonds, toasted
Pita bread

*Stir the mayo, sour cream, lemon juice, honey and salt together in a large bowl.
 
*Stir in the chicken, grapes, celery and toasted almonds.
 
*Refrigerate before serving to let all of the flavors merry. 
 
*Spoon into pita bread and serve.
   
** If you have sliced almonds that need toasted, just pour them onto a cookie sheet in the oven at 350 degrees for about 5 minutes. Keep an eye on them and take out when they are a nice golden brown.**  
~ FYI ~
 
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GOLF DEPARTMENT 

Medical Flags: To save property owners money, Medical Flags will no longer be needed. After discussions with members, Director of Agronomy Gary Myers, the Golf Committee and the Golf Department, we will give golfers more opportunities to ride on the golf courses, weather permitting. The discontinuation of the Medical Flag program is not the removal of a benefit, but rather represents a choice not to charge anyone for a flag that does not provide an added value as a return on the expense.  


 

HSV State Weeks: 
Invite your friends and family to play and save in Hot Springs Village! Guests who play during their designated state's week play at member rates. This includes golf fees, fitness center day passes and tennis court reservations. The 2017 HSV State Weeks calendar is available online. 
Click Here to view the calendar and learn more about the program.
  

Nine Hole Reservations:
Golfers may now book 9-hole tee times in advance of the day of play beginning at Noon (12:00 p.m.) the day Prior to The Day of Play. For reservations you may call Central Tee Times at 501-922-2858 or the Pro Shops. The fees will be 9-hole green fees and 9-hole cart fees


A Troon Golf Destination
Hot Springs Village has always been a golfer's destination, and now to keep its golf program at the top of its game, HSV recently teamed with Troon Golf, the industry's leader in upscale golf courses. As one of the newest additions to the Troon family of golf destination, Hot Springs Village delivers an exceptional golf experience! Plus, Village members can take advantage of the  Troon Member Advantage Program and have access to upscale courses around the world.

Troon apps are available for seven of our nine courses. The apps have many benefits and extras: Scorecards, Facebook link, GPS caddie and pro tips, range finder, swing tips, weather, Troon special offers and the ability to book tee times through the PlayOST app! For Apple smart phones and tablets, search by the Golf Course Name for the free app in the Apple Store and then download. For Android smart phones and tablets, search and download from the Play Store. Or access them easily via key links on each individual golf course page.


Ouachita Sports Trail
Eight of the nine golf courses in Hot Springs Village are part of the Ouachita Sports Trail, spotlighting the best outdoor recreation in the area. Swing through as many as 207 holes of golf at some of the best courses in the state: Two in Hot Springs, one in Glenwood and eight in Hot Springs Village. Book your tee times online at great rates and sign up for exclusive golf specials.


Hot Springs Village Visitor App:
HSVPOA announces our "new" HSV 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.

HSV Golf Apps:
Bring your game to a new level. Download Free HSV Golf Apps courtesy of Troon Golf. For Apple smart phones and tablets, search by the golf course name for the App in the Apple Store then download. For Android smart phones and tablets, search and download from the Play Store.The App features and benefits include: Scorecards, Facebook link, Book Tee Times through the app via PlayOST, GPS, Caddie and Pro Tips, Range Finder, Swing Tips, Weather and Troon special offers. Apps are available for all HSV courses, except Coronado. 
  
For information on the many other recreational activities, such as the Dog Park, fitness center, beaches, lakes, fishing, tennis, pickleball, and many more, click Here.

 
Sound decisions can only be made with accurate and reliable information, and I am happy to be a trusted resource for you. Thank you for the opportunity to provide you with my monthly Newsletter. I look forward to answering any questions you may have and the opportunity to be your REALTOR®.

I Love Referrals!
Please contact me if your friends or family members would appreciate my services or would like to join my emailing list. I know the HSV market well and I can show and sell any home here.
 

Susie Burns, GRI

Realtor
Office: 501-922-3777
Fax: 501-922-4066
Toll Free: 888-828-9478
Cell (direct): 501-922-8989

Visit My Website for information, photos, and links to the Village and surrounding area as well as listings in the MLS and a link to my past newsletters.
 
 " The Susie Burns Team"
Susie & Nichola 


Links and Information

A look at the POA, Fitness Center, Golf, Woodlands Auditorium & Coronado Community Center events.
 
Recreation fees for property owners and guests.

  
  
Pickle Ball   
  
Trails 
  
 
HSV outdoor enthusiasts who want to play and explore, providing exciting outdoor opportunities for residents and sponsored guest.
 
 

Order tickets online and have them emailed directly to you.

Golf
For any and all HSV golf information.

State Weeks 
Info on golf in the Village for non-property owners!!

The latest issue of RE/MAX Homes for sale in the Village. I can show and sell anything in this issue as well as all property listed for sale in the Village.
Videos of Village residents from around the country.

View the masterplan and other Village information.
 
The day-to-day running of the POA is handled by an average of 500 employees assigned to one of six departments: Administration, Golf, Planning & Inspections, Public Safety, Public Works and Recreation & Club Services. POA job openings here.
 
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