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Happy Martin Luther King Day!

Today we celebrate the man who had a dream that all people would be judged NOT BY the color of their skin but on the content of their heart.  From an imperfect man, we have learned that we must look beyond COLOR when associating with other human beings.  Having been discriminated against as a young girl for other reasons, I am very aware of discrimination and while I still see color, I believe that my children and grandchildren DO NOT.  So after two generations have been born, the message Dr. King gave and hoped for, is becoming a reality.  Dr.

Linda Spradlin's "Ask A Pro"

QUESTION:  What is my home worth in today's market?

ANSWER: 

Your home has many values:  one to the Tax Assessor, others to your Lender and Insurance Company and yet another value to you, the owner.  It also has different values to prospective buyers; depending on their needs, desires and financial resources.

Find your Million Dollar View

Once upon a time a man, his wife and children dreamed of a beautiful home overlooking the city, situated high on a mountain but within 15 minutes of downtown Fort Smith.  They searched and searched but to no avail.  All at once, on a Sunday drive they came upon a beautiful 4 bedroom home that had a 3 car garage with possible mother-in-law suite above garage.  They were amazed.  Not only was the house wonderful but it actually had an in ground pool that took advantage of a million dollar view.  Wow, they thought, could it be possible for us to actually LIVE here?  If this story fits your sit

Community Growth

5-year strategic plan of the Fort Smith Regional Alliance. Yes that is correct! Our region is combining forces to help us a a whole be more productive, competitive and efficient as a greater community.

Just in from SCT WEEK (Shopping Centers Today Week)

 

Multichannel shoppers key to success for retailers
The Internet should be embraced, not feared, by landlords and brick-and-mortar stores, said speakers at this week’s ICSC European Conference, in Paris.

Real Estate Market on “upswing”

Recent data suggests the Real Estate market in our area is on the upswing.  Buyers are surfacing, continuing to look for that “great” investment and Sellers are adjusting their sales prices to adhere to current market conditions.   Purchasing a home is  a good investment opportunity for most people.  If you don’t own, you are buying someone else’s property for them.   The owners reap all the tax benefits and equity  while you pay them to live in their property.  Good deal for THEM!!

Great News!!!

Fort Smith is on the upswing in Sales.  People are buying clothes and cars - next they will want new home to put all their possessions in. We are working through this economic downturn and moving on UP!

Recent Economic shows this to be true.  While homme purchases are still behind last year, getting the foreclosures and bank owned properties off the market will help our housing market recover.  Business and professional services have shown an increase which is an indication that housing is not far behind.

- Linda Spradlin - 

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