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This week’s events – Arkansas Online SEARCY – Arkansas State University-Searcy will host an AARP Driver Safety course from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Room 127 of the Technology East building at ASU-Searcy. Instructors for the class are Jerry and Bertie Yates. The cost of the course is …

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Searcy Arkansas home owners, get your AC ready for the summer with these great tips!

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How to get your AC ready for summer – MSN Money

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How to get your AC ready for summer It’s probably the easiest AC maintenance you can do, and many people aren’t doing it often enough. The filters … If the pipe becomes clogged it could back up into the air conditioner (or into your house) and you’ll have a messy problem and a big … and more »

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When to fertilize your lawn in Searcy Arkansas!

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Agriculture and Natural Resources. FSA2114. Fertilizing Your Lawn. Aaron Patton. Assistant Professor -. Turfgrass Specialist. Arkansas Is. Our Campus. Visit our

I hope this helps you to determine when and how much fertilizer your lawn needs!

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WOW!  Searcy Arkansas homes expert Larry DeGroat looks at putting affordability into perspective!

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This is something to think about.  YES! home prices have been rising over the past 20 years, but let’s take a look at the affordablity of homes today.  In 1993 the average sales price of homes in Searcy, Arkansas was around $65,000 and with an interest rate of 10% for a 30 year mortgage, the principal and interest payment was $570.42.  Now lets look at todays numbers.  The average sale price of a home today is $155,429 that’s nearl;y $90,000 more than it was 20 years ago.  BUT, you take the low interest rates of 3% which will make your principal and interest payment $655.29.  That is only $84.87 difference than what your payment would have been 20 years ago.

If you are considering buying a home today, do it now and take advantage of these great rates!  Call Larry DeGroat today at 501-268-8489 and start packing.

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5 Tips for a Successful Open House in Searcy AR – Real Estate Expert Larry DeGroatís Tips on Appealing to Buyers in the Searcy AR Market

Having an open house has been a proven marketing tactic for decades now. Giving a lot of buyers the chance to look at your house is a great way to gain exposure and interest among buyers. In this article, weÍll discuss in dept how to appeal to buyers in the Searcy AR market using the open house.

Tip #1 Ñ Meticulous Staging

Stage your house beautifully. Everything should be spotless and clean. The house should be well lit and lightly scented. The overall impression should be that the house is in top notch condition.

Tip #2 Ñ Collect Contact Information

To increase the likelihood that a buyer will make an offer on your house, itÍs important to collect their contact information so you can follow up. Ideally, you want to get their name, phone number and email addresses.

The best way to do this is to have a sign in sheet.

Tip #3 Ñ Provide Snacks

Remember that the home buying process is an emotional one. By providing snacks, cookies, water and/or fruit juices, youÍre associating a feeling of pleasantness to visiting your house.

Tip #4 Ñ Have an Amazing First Impression

As an experienced real estate agent, I can tell you that buyers make their decision on a home within seconds. ItÍs vitally important that you keep your front yard and the entrance to your home in tip top condition. A plastic bag thatÍs lying around can literally cost you thousands of dollars.

Tip #5 Ñ Have the Price in Mind

Make sure your agent knows what your price range is. This gives your agent to talk about price to qualified buyers on the spot if theyÍre interested.

These tips will take you a long way towards having an amazing open house. As always, make sure that youÍre working with a real estate agent that really knows what theyÍre doing when youÍre selling your house.

There is a lot of free information available to you about selling your home in Searcy AR. For complete information about the Searcy AR real estate market including selling tips and current market values and more please visit the most complete website online dedicated to everything Searcy AR real estate at http://hyp.la/DJEGCHO. Please feel free to contact me with any of your real estate or mortgage related questions and I will be more than glad to answer your questions. Call me on my cell at 501-278-7659 or email me at larry@searcy4sale.com.

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Searcy Arkansas homes expert Larry DeGroat introduces a new listing at 6 Mohawk Searcy Arkansas 72143

6 Mohawk, Searcy, Arkansas 72143

Nicely remodeled home with a great open floor plan in the much desired Cloverdale subdivison. Recent updates and improvements in the recent years include new kitchen cabinets, appliances, flooring, lighting fixtures, carpet in bedrooms, new cabinets in bath and more. Has to be one of the nicest homes in the area. There is also a sunroom that opens up to the spacious back yard with storage building. Coffee room off of kitchen can also be used as an office. Extra insulation in attic recently added.

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6 Mohawk, Searcy, Arkansas 72143

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Getting Ready To Purchase A Home In Searcy Arkansas


Financial Preparation For Home Purchases in Searcy AR
 
Before they approve you for a home mortgage, lenders want to be sure that you will be able to repay it.They will take a detailed look at your financial situation to determine this.There are several things you can do to improve your chances of getting approved for a home mortgage.Not only will these actions help your approval they will also prepare you for managing your home mortgage payments once you obtain the home mortgage.

The first thing you should do is check your credit.Make sure that there is no inaccurate information on your credit report.This includes accounts that do not belong to you and accounts that are reported inaccurately.Your credit report will come with instructions for disputing inaccurate information.You can obtain a credit report by contacting any of the three credit bureaus or by visiting www.annualcreditreport.com.

Once you have taken the steps to clean up your credit report, next you should analyze your finances.Take a good look at your income and spending each month.Look for areas where you can decrease your spending.This might be as simple as making a minor lifestyle change.Come up with a budget for your household to add discipline to your spending habits.

Pay down your debts.The lower your total debt load, the higher the amount of home mortgage you can afford.Pay off minor debts like credit cards with low balances or collection accounts.Not only will this improve your credit score, it will also make it easier for you to afford the home mortgage once you begin to make payments.The lower debt load frees up additional funds in your budget allowing you a little extra room for furnishing your new home.

With the adjustments you’ve made to your household budget it should be easier to save for a down payment.After paying off your credit card debt, you can put the money that would have been going toward your monthly credit card bill toward your down payment savings account.A higher down payment allows you to borrow a higher home mortgage and afford a larger home in Searcy AR.You might have to make some sacrifices now to save for the down payment, but it will pay off when you are finally in the Searcy AR home of your dreams.
In the six months to one year before you apply for a home mortgage, you should not incur any new debt.This includes using your credit cards and purchasing big ticket items like vehicles or boats.Making large financial purchases raises a red flag in the lender’s eyes.Even if you can make the purchase and still afford a home mortgage, it is best to wait until after you have been approved for the home mortgage to make such a purchase.You should not take any action that might cause the lender to deny your home mortgage application.

Preparing yourself financially is one of the best steps you can take in the months before you make a home purchase.The financial readiness will payoff long after you’ve moved into your new Searcy AR home.

There is a lot of free information available to you about buying, selling or investing in Searcy AR real estate. For complete information about the Searcy AR real estate market including current homes for sale, property values and more please visit the most complete website online dedicated to everything http://www.realestatesearcy.com” mce_href=”http://hyp.la/HJGCFHZ”>Searcy AR real estate. Also please feel free to contact me via cell phone at 501-278-7659 or email me at larry@searcy4sale.com.

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Searcy Arkansas homes expert Larry DeGroat reviews propsed changes in real estate law.

Commission recommends changes in landlord-tenant law – Arkansas Times (blog)

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Today’s THV Commission recommends changes in landlord-tenant law Anybody who’s rented a dwelling Arkansas has reason to know the law is badly slanted in favor of landlords. Arkansas is the only state that makes failure to pay rent a criminal violation. Arkansas law doesn’t require a landlord to provide a safe dwelling. Commission says landlord-tenant laws ‘out of balance’Today’s THV all 2 news articles »

 

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