All about Northwest Arkansas Real Estate with Nicky Dou: August 2009

The author of this is unknown - I do not take credit for this. I have received this email a couple times now and just thought it was too funny (and too true) not to pass it along! ENJOY!

DRIVING IN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS

If your Northwest Arkansas map is more than a few weeks old, throw it out and buy a new one. If you're in Rogers or Bentonville and your map is one day old, then it is already obsolete. Forget the traffic rules you learned elsewhere. Northwest Arkansas has its own version of traffic rules. All directions start with 'Get on 540' which has no beginning and no end. Everything in Northwest Arkansas is 'just off 540 or 71B.' The morning rush hour is from 6 to 10. The evening rush hour is from 3 to 7. Friday's rush hour starts Thursday morning. If you actually stop at a yellow light, you will be rear ended, cussed out and possibly shot. When you are the first one on the starting line, count to five when the light turns green before going to avoid crashing with all the drivers running the red light in cross-traffic. Construction on 540 is a way of life and a permanent form of entertainment. All unexpected or strange sights are explained by the phrase, 'Oh, we're in Lowell.' If someone actually has a turn signal on, it is probably a factory defect. All old ladies with blue hair in tank cars have the right of way. PERIOD! Highway 540 in rush hour is the NWA equivalent of NASCAR. Just shut up and drive like the rest of us. The minimum acceptable speed on 540 is 85. Anything less is considered downright sissy. If it's 90 degrees, Thanksgiving must be next weekend. If it's 10 degrees and snowing, it's homecoming at U of A. If it's rained 6 inches in the last hour, and it's a Saturday, it's opening day for garage sales. If it is fall Bikes, Blues and BBQ is going on everywhere at all times. All parks, stadiums, arenas, airports, etc., are conveniently located as far away from EVERYTHING as possible so as to allow for ample parking on grassy areas. With these simple rules in mind, you are now ready to drive in Northwest Arkansas. Please try and keep up!

For all of your real estate needs in Northwest Arkansas - Call Nicky Dou 479.236.3457 or visit www.NickyDou.com

Great newer homes for sale in Rogers, Arkansas! Less than 3 years old and Bank Owned! Call Nicky Dou for more information (479.236.3457) - already sold 1 of these and there are 3 left for sale. They are sure to go quickly. Addresses are:

306 Summerwood, 2904 C. Street & 2906 D. Street in Rogers, AR.

The interiors of these homes have solid granite countertops, custom cabinets, extensive trimwork, gas log fireplaces & whirlpool tubs! Call Nicky Dou for more information on these Bank Owned Homes for sale in Rogers, AR - or for other "Great Deals including short sales, bank foreclosures, coorporate owned & just Smokin' Hot Deals in Northwest Arkansas" visit www.NWAFiresale.com "Your Source for all of the best deals in Northwest Arkansas!"

Below are more of the interiors of these homes for sale Great Investment Opportunity or perfect for those First Time Home Buyers looking to still take advantage of the $8000 tax credit in Northwest Arkansas - you don't have much time yet so Call Nicky for all of the details regarding the Tax Credit - or click here for info.

 

 View these bank owned listings and other great deals @ www.NWAFiresale.com!

Jerry Dou, a Realtor for Century 21 Exclamation Realty has teamed up with a National Company to assist people that need to sell their home via a "Short Sale" in Northwest Arkansas including Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale & Fayetteville. Jerry will also assist some outside of these areas - just give him a call to see.

What is a Short Sale?

 A "Short Sale", defined by Wikipedia is: a sale of real estate in which the proceeds from the sale fall short of the balance owed on a loan secured by the property sold. 

In a short sale, the bank or mortgage lender agrees to discount a loan balance because of an economic or financial hardship on the part of the mortgagor. This negotiation is all done through communication with a bank's loss mitigation or workout department. The home owner/debtor sells the mortgaged property for less than the outstanding balance of the loan, and turns over the proceeds of the sale to the lender, sometimes (but not always) in full satisfaction of the debt. In such instances, the lender would have the right to approve or disapprove of a proposed sale. Extenuating circumstances influence whether or not banks will discount a loan balance. These circumstances are usually related to the current real estate market and the borrower's financial situation. A short sale typically is executed to prevent a home foreclosure, but the decision to proceed with a short sale is predicated on the most economic way for the bank to recover the amount owed on the property. Often a bank will allow a short sale if they believe that it will result in a smaller financial loss than foreclosing as there are carrying costs that are associated with a foreclosure. A bank will typically determine the amount of equity (or lack thereof), by determining the probable selling price from a Broker Price Opinion BPO (also known as a Broker Opinion of Value (BOV)) or through a valuation of an appraisal. For the home owner, advantages include avoidance of a foreclosure on their credit history and partial control of the monetary deficiency.

If you are looking for a Realtor in the Northwest Arkansas area that has experience and a proven record of successfully seeing through a Short Sale - contact Jerry Dou. Jerry is a very organized person with loads of good information and all of the documents ready for you to fill out and makes this process smooth and less work for you! You can reach Jerry Dou @ 479-236-0362. Not only do you get a Realtor that specializes in short sales, has a national company that handles the processing of the short sale - you get top notch marketing including being posted to www.NWAFiresale.com (A Real Estate Website owned and operated by Jerry Dou which includes ALL listings (not just his) that are either bank owned, short sales, owned by relocation companies or are just "Smokin Hot deals" - he works with a lot of investors that are probably willing to make an offer on your property pretty quickly, too.

Your home will also be included on my website - www.NickyDou.com a Number1Expert real estate website that has great SEO "Search Engine Optimization" and will get your listing out to the most buyers possible. Most of the short sales that Jerry has listed have gotten an offer within a week of that listing (some within hours) and usually take about 30 days for approval and can usually get closed within 45-60 days... some take longer than others just depending on which bank holds the note.

 

Thanks for visiting my BLOG post about homes for sale in Pinnacle Country Club. I have some really nice homes for sale in the Pinnacle area... If you would like to set up a time to go visit and preview any of these luxury homes in Rogers, AR - give me a call @ 479-236-3457... For additional information regarding Pinnacle Country Club you may visit Pinnacle's website by clicking HERE! I would be more than happy to assist you and your family in the purchase of your next luxury home. Email me if I can assist you with your real estate needs in Northwest Arkansas @ nicky@nickydou.com

I currently have these fine homes listed for sale in Pinnacle:

www.NickyDou.com/9Colonial

www.NickyDou.com/19Oxford

www.NickyDou.com/6Shetland

www.NickyDou.com/12Shetland

Click on the links above to go to the listings direct link with lots of photos and information on the homes.

You can also view my listing videos for Pinnacle Country Club:

 

Check out this wonderful one level, one owner home in immaculate condition for sale in Bentonville, Arkansas at 608 Leisure Lanein the Pleasant View neighborhood. Home features 2300+ heated sq.ft. with a lovely landscaped yard, 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths with real wood burning fireplace in the Living Room - 2 master suites (each with own private bath) - the Master Suite's bath has an over sized whirlpool tub and separate walk in shower... Awesome back yard with covered patio and so many large trees and plants! You will fall in love with this great home in a great neighborhood in Bentonville. Click here for more detailed info. on the statistical make up of Pleasant View Neighborhood!

Be sure to check out the direct link to this home @ www.NickyDou.com/608Leisure or call me for a personal tour of this home! 479-236-3457

 

I have used this website many times and thought I would share it with all of you on Active Rain and that read my Blog. Some times I will get a phone number and not know who it is, or need to search for someone by their phone number or address and not by their name.
www.Anywho.com allows you to do a "Reverse Search" by phone number to find out someones name and address... 

Hope this info. helps you in the future! I had to use it today and it made me think about sharing it with all of YOU!

Nicky Dou

 

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This beautiful home for sale is located in Rogers, AR and is IMMACULATE! 8300 Autumn Run was built in 2007 with the top of the line amenities. If you are looking for a home "not in a cookie cutter type subdivision in town" with a little bit of land - but still with all of the newer features such as granite countertops, hardwood flooring & beautiful fixtures then you need to check out this home for sale. Home is on 2.73 acres near Beaver Lake and golfing and town... Be in town in less than 10 minutes! It is "worth the drive"...

8300 Autumn Run is 2535 ht.sq.ft. with 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Formal Dining Room, Bonus Room upstairs (could be used as an office, gym, or 4th bedroom) - has a 2-car "attached garage" and an additional 11X40 garage below home. There is also a storage building that conveys... Home also features a "Hague Water Filtration System" (click here to read more about this efficient & quality water filtration system.)

For additional info. on this home visit the direct link for 8300 Autumn Run in Rogers, Arkansas on Top Realtor, Nicky Dou's website @ www.NickyDou.com/8300AutumnRun or call 479.236.3457

CALL FOR MORE DETAILS! 479.236.3457 or visit www.NickyDou.com/8300AutumnRun

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Additional info. on 8300 Autumn Run: Home sets on 3 dividable acres with a second build able lot, and surrounded by wooded area on three sides. The home opens up to a 21ft. x 8ft. Foyer with 11ft. ceilings. The large 10ft.6in. x 15ft.8in. Dinning room with 13ft. ceilings and two beautiful arched entry ways. Home features an open 21ft.4in. x 19ft. living area with 14ft. vaulted ceiling and includes a gas powered rock fireplace. Hardwood flooring spans from foyer throughout dining room and hall. The Kitchen and Breakfast area showcases elegant Alder wood cabinets, garnet embellished granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and pantry nook. Kitchen opens through double picture doors to 8ft. x 21ft. deck.. A powder bath sits just off the kitchen. Walk in wash room just off garage. Spacious 13ft. x 18ft. master bedroom with his and hers vanities in master bath with glass enclosed shower and two person Jacuzzi tub under picture window. Both guest bedrooms, 13ft. x 11ft. and 14ft. x 13ft. feature spacious closets and open into a large Jack and Jill bath.

Walnut Crossingis a great neighborhood located near the Springdale/Fayettville Border off of the new Don Tyson Parkway. See map below! Click here for detailed information regarding Walnut Crossing.

3498 Serviceberry Lane is offered for sale at such a GREAT price for all that you get! Great curb appeal - in my opinion the best in the neighborhood. Sits on a great lot with lots of trees! Home has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. The Master bath has a whirlpool tub and separate walk-in shower as well as two sinks. Master suite has double tray ceilings and the entire home has crown molding! Some of the upgraded features in this great home in Springdale include: security system, hardwood flooring and ceramic tile in the wet areas (kitchen & both baths); extensive landscaping in both the front and back yard. Privacy fence & a dog run. The back patio is so great for entertaining... Make this a must see on your list.

For more photos and information on 3498 Serviceberry located in Walnut Crossing visit my website | The direct link for this home in Springdale is www.NickyDou.com/3498Serviceberry

 

 

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1021 Jennifer Lane in Lowell, Arkansas has had a complete face-lift in the past year with new everything!!! Bamboo flooring, carpet, paint, fixtures, copper sinks, stainlesss appliances, flagstone walkway and extensive landscaping. This home is just beautiful and the lot is 1.1 acres! Not many homes like this (with a new feel) in the country - yet close to town - only minutes from I-540, minutes to Hickory Creek at Beaver Lake... GREAT LOCATION! For more info. & photos visit www.NickyDou.com/1021Jennifer

Home is 2200 ht.sq.ft. and is on a 1.101 acre lot that is flat and gorgeous with lots of mature trees!

Three bedrooms, two luxurious baths (with copper sinks & custom light fixtures), Formal Dining Room, Open Living Room to kitchen, Large Master Suite, Office, Sun-room and two car garage. Also - the seller is willing to leave the storage building. Many other items (personal items, furniture) can be purchased separately if you would be interested - you really could "just move right in!"

CALL NICKY DOU TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT! 479-236-3457 OR EMAIL NICKY@NICKYDOU.COM

 

The schools in Northwest Arkansas are wonderful. I wanted to write this quick blog post to help those that are always wondering "where will my child attend school" if I "move to this home or that home..." We - as Realtors are not really supposed to tell clients where their child will attend school as a few years ago a Realtor did so - and they moved into a home and their child was not able to get into that particular school because it was full (NO - I was not "THAT REALTOR" I don't even know who was. So for protection for all - always call the school and double check if that is a concern... I HOPE YOU WILL FIND THIS INFO. HELPFUL! If you need a Realtor - please give me a call @ 479.236.3457 & visit my website @ www.NickyDou.com

Here are the websites for the schools in THE 4 MAIN TOWNS IN Northwest Arkansas (Bentonville, Fayetteville, Springdale and Rogers):

BENTONVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

• ATTENDANCE MAP

ROGERS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

• ATTENDANCE MAP

FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

• ATTENDANCE MAP

SPRINGDALE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

• ATTENDANCE MAP

You can also visit this wonderful site filled with great info. about schools in Northwest Arkansas - or anywhere for that matter... In depth reports and statistics regarding schools throughout America! Brought to you by Nicky Dou! Click on photo below or here.

Thanks for visiting my BLOG for Northwest Arkansas! Nicky Dou