240Hot Spring County Blogshttp://homes.point2.com/Blog/US/Arkansas/Hot-Spring-County.aspxhttp://homes.point2.com/Images/Icons/807AAA359696B2CCC21BE5A099399412.jpghttp://homes.point2.com/2009-11-11T08:37:00-06:00The absorption rate and average days on the market improved in all areas except west Pulaski County and Chenal, along with Otter Creek. Of the eleven areas that are look at all but three are at or under a 6 month absorption rate and at or under 90 days ...http://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/11/11/little-rock-homes-sales-continue-positive-tends-in-most-areas-through-october.aspx2009-11-11T08:37:00-06:00Rusty Armstronghttp://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/11/11/little-rock-homes-sales-continue-positive-tends-in-most-areas-through-october.aspxMarket ConditionsBuyer InformationReal Estate SalesHome SalesLittle Rock Arkansassales data$8,000 First-time Home Buyer Tax Credit Major Points: The $8,000 tax credit is for first-time home buyers only. For the tax credit program , the IRS defines a first-time home buyer as someone who has not owned a principal residence during the three-year ...http://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/11/9/first-time-buyers-tax-credit-extension-and-new-6500-move-up-credit-information.aspx2009-11-09T08:47:00-06:00Rusty Armstronghttp://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/11/9/first-time-buyers-tax-credit-extension-and-new-6500-move-up-credit-information.aspxReal EstateBuyer InformationSeller InformationAnnounmentsLittle Rock ArkansasJust finished reviewing last month's statistics for home sales in Garland County, and thought you would be interested in an update. Home sales stayed exactly the same in October as compared to the previous month with 66 total sales. The condominium ...http://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/11/2/hot-springs-arkansas-market-update.aspx2009-11-02T16:29:00-06:00Jeff, Paulia & Debi -- The Kennedy Teamhttp://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/11/2/hot-springs-arkansas-market-update.aspxHot Springs Arkansas Market UpdateNormal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; ...http://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/11/2/little-rock-arkansas-neighborhoods-hall-high-area.aspx2009-11-02T14:30:00-06:00Rusty Armstronghttp://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/11/2/little-rock-arkansas-neighborhoods-hall-high-area.aspxReal EstatePoint2Buyer InformationCommunity InformationMarketReal Estate SalesLittle Rock ArkansasThere is some positive news brewing these days for the real estate industry, and we're keeping our fingers crossed that things continue to move forward in this direction very quickly. We are receiving news that the original credit in the stimulus bill ...http://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/10/29/senate-likely-to-extend-homebuyers-tax-credit.aspx2009-10-29T15:31:00-06:00Jeff, Paulia & Debi -- The Kennedy Teamhttp://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/10/29/senate-likely-to-extend-homebuyers-tax-credit.aspxTax Credit for HomebuyersWith the second most decorated holiday right around the corner, we thought it would be a great time to discuss a home staging issue that comes up each year... Should a home seller put up holiday decorations? Typically, sellers should use VERY little or ...http://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/10/21/decorating-for-the-holidays-when-selling-your-home.aspx2009-10-21T19:53:00-06:00Jeff, Paulia & Debi -- The Kennedy Teamhttp://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/10/21/decorating-for-the-holidays-when-selling-your-home.aspxHoliday Decorating & Home SellingHamilton Pointe condominiums are still a hot commodity in Hot Springs. This unique community has all the amenities that attract investors ... prime location, flat ground with very few steps, panoramic lake and mountain views, covered parking, covered boat ...http://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/10/21/buyer-is-interested-in-purchasing-a-home-at-hamilton-pointe.aspx2009-10-21T19:25:00-06:00Jeff, Paulia & Debi -- The Kennedy Teamhttp://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/10/21/buyer-is-interested-in-purchasing-a-home-at-hamilton-pointe.aspxHot SpringsHamilton Pointe CondominiumsMarlowe Manor, Little Rock - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 1517 Jennifer on October 11 from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM . Property informationhttp://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/10/8/91a0684d0aa446b4a17af2cc7b6694a1.aspx2009-10-08T11:31:00-06:00Rusty Armstronghttp://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/10/8/91a0684d0aa446b4a17af2cc7b6694a1.aspxReal EstateFor SaleOpen HousesThe residential sales trends for the Little Rock, Arkansas area continue to move every slowly in a positive direction in most all areas at the end September. Homes that are in good condition and price right are selling in a reasonable time.. Supply continues ...http://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/10/5/home-sales-numbers-trends-remain-on-positive-direction-in-little-rock-arkansas.aspx2009-10-05T13:15:00-06:00Rusty Armstronghttp://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/10/5/home-sales-numbers-trends-remain-on-positive-direction-in-little-rock-arkansas.aspxMarket ConditionsBuyer InformationSeller InformationResidential Sales RatesHome Salessales dataLittle Rock Arkansas Homes Sales5iz9gm7nyjhttp://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/10/1/technorati-post.aspx2009-10-01T21:34:00-06:00Jeff, Paulia & Debi -- The Kennedy Teamhttp://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/10/1/technorati-post.aspx5iz9gm7nyj Claiming Blog on Technorati.... please ignore the post.http://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/10/1/claiming-blog-on-technorati.aspx2009-10-01T21:34:00-06:00Jeff, Paulia & Debi -- The Kennedy Teamhttp://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/10/1/claiming-blog-on-technorati.aspxHome with a view. • 3,517 sq. ft., 3 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story "Traditional" - MLS® $309,500 Overlook, Little Rock - Need more space? You must check out this house! This home is loaded with space. Approximately 1000sf of unfinished space ...http://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/9/23/81fc14576993410aa4df5b5ec31817f9.aspx2009-09-23T14:18:00-06:00Rusty Armstronghttp://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/9/23/81fc14576993410aa4df5b5ec31817f9.aspxReal EstateFor SaleHome SalesLittle Rock Arkansas Homes SalesThe Arkansas REALTORS Association report of September 14th shows that the average list price on homes continues to slide slightly and the number of homes listed has increased over last month but are still below the highs reached this year. Here in Central ...http://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/9/16/arkansas-realtor-association-reports-on-home-sale-market-as-of-sept-14.aspx2009-09-16T09:58:00-06:00Rusty Armstronghttp://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/9/16/arkansas-realtor-association-reports-on-home-sale-market-as-of-sept-14.aspxMarket ConditionsLittle Rock Arkansas Homes SalesThe Market Absorption Rate continues to move down at the end of August in almost all areas. Out of the eleven areas that are followed in the Little Rock area all but 4 have a listing inventory of under six months and a average days on market of 90 days ...http://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/9/9/august-home-sales-trends-remain-positive-for-little-rock-area.aspx2009-09-09T08:10:00-06:00Rusty Armstronghttp://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/9/9/august-home-sales-trends-remain-positive-for-little-rock-area.aspxReal EstateMarket ConditionsSeller InformationMarketReal Estate SalesHome SalesLittle Rock Arkansassales dataUpdated home in Hall High Area • 1,923 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story "Traditional" - MLS® $189,000 - Priced to sell Hall High Area, Little Rock - If you are looking for a single level home in a great neighborhood this could be ...http://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/8/26/abd8116d31cc4fe89fa8b97661343b11.aspx2009-08-26T14:14:00-06:00Rusty Armstronghttp://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/8/26/abd8116d31cc4fe89fa8b97661343b11.aspxReal EstateFor Salelittle Rock ArkansaThought you would be interested in a market update. As we reviewed the market statistics for the month of July, here’s what we noticed – the total number of single family homes sales increased in July with a total of 77 sales during that month ...http://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/8/13/hot-springs-market-update.aspx2009-08-13T14:54:00-06:00Jeff, Paulia & Debi -- The Kennedy Teamhttp://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/8/13/hot-springs-market-update.aspxThe trend of increase sales in the Little Rock area in a 6 month period continues for the second month at the end of July. Sales were up 17% over the 6 month period ending in June. Sales were up in every market area. The number of properties for sale also ...http://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/8/7/little-rock-home-sales-numbers-continues-to-increase-and-absorption-rate-trends-down.aspx2009-08-07T07:31:00-06:00Rusty Armstronghttp://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/8/7/little-rock-home-sales-numbers-continues-to-increase-and-absorption-rate-trends-down.aspxBuyer InformationSeller InformationMarketReal Estate SalesResidential Sales RatesHome Saleslittle Rock Arkansasales dataThe market for homes selling in Little Rock most active areas show increases in the number of sales for 6 months in all areas that are followed except for the Jacksonville which was down. The areas of Little Rock without Cabot and Jacksonville increased ...http://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/7/7/little-rock-arkansas-monthly-trends-report-for-june-shows-increases-in-all-areas.aspx2009-07-07T09:02:00-06:00Rusty Armstronghttp://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/7/7/little-rock-arkansas-monthly-trends-report-for-june-shows-increases-in-all-areas.aspxMarket ConditionsBuyer InformationSeller Informationlittle Rock Arkansasales dataThe Kennedy Team of Trademark Real Estate, Inc. ranked No. 3 in the state of Arkansas in Residential Real Estate Sales Teams with $22.42 million in total sales in the Hot Springs area in 2008. Trademark Real Estate, Inc. ranked No. 10 in the state of Arkansas ...http://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/6/29/real-estate-is-selling-in-hot-springs.aspx2009-06-29T21:53:00-06:00Jeff, Paulia & Debi -- The Kennedy Teamhttp://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/6/29/real-estate-is-selling-in-hot-springs.aspxYou are thinking about buying a home or ready to by one, getting approved for a loan is a good first step.Talking to a mortgage company and making application for loan approval can make the buying process much easier.You know for sure you can get a loan ...http://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/6/26/getting-pre-approved-for-a-loan-a-good-first-step.aspx2009-06-26T09:13:00-06:00Rusty Armstronghttp://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/6/26/getting-pre-approved-for-a-loan-a-good-first-step.aspxReal EstateBuyer InformationHome SalesLittle Rock ArkansasYes, many homes are selling fast when they hit the market here in Little Rock, but a lot of homes are taking much longer to sell. This gap between those that are selling fast and the slow sellers has expanded in this market. The residential market has ...http://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/6/24/some-homes-selling-fast-in-little-rock-area.aspx2009-06-24T08:09:00-06:00Rusty Armstronghttp://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/6/24/some-homes-selling-fast-in-little-rock-area.aspxMarket ConditionsMarketReal Estate SalesResidential Sales RatesHome SalesLittle Rock ArkansasPine Valley Estates, Sherwood - Announcing a price reduction on 8930 Williams Drive, a 2,480 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm 1 1/2 story "Country style with great front porch.". Now MLS® $237,500 - Home with 7 acres.. Property informationhttp://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/6/20/2a9af4c6de264eb29b7fab2e62c44633.aspx2009-06-20T06:32:00-06:00Rusty Armstronghttp://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/6/20/2a9af4c6de264eb29b7fab2e62c44633.aspxReal EstateFor SaleHome SalesLittle Rock ArkansasThe Real Estate activity is starting to pick up slightly in Hot Springs. The web hits to our primary website at www.BestofHotSprings.com broke another record this week. This site received about 35,000 hits over the last 7 days. At this rate, we hope to ...http://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/6/18/slight-increase-in-real-estate-activity-in-hot-springs.aspx2009-06-18T12:25:00-06:00Jeff, Paulia & Debi -- The Kennedy Teamhttp://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/6/18/slight-increase-in-real-estate-activity-in-hot-springs.aspxSelling a Home in Hot SpringsIn these reports we have been looking at the Absorption rate on home sales by area. Today I looked at how sales were doing by price range. The most active price range is below $300,000. First Time Buyer Tax Credit, FHA and VA loan limits contribute to ...http://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/6/12/what-price-homes-are-selling-best-in-the-little-rock-area.aspx2009-06-12T14:24:00-06:00Rusty Armstronghttp://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/6/12/what-price-homes-are-selling-best-in-the-little-rock-area.aspxMarket ConditionsBuyer InformationCommunity InformationMarketReal Estate SalesResidential Sales RatesHome SalesLittle Rock ArkansasThis monthly report has been tracking the home sales trends in the most active areas of Little Rock, North Little Rock and Maumelle. Each month it looks at the number of sold properties in the past 6 months and using that sales rate to see how many months ...http://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/6/5/little-rock-arkansas-monthly-trends-report-for-may-make-positive-move.aspx2009-06-05T14:32:00-06:00Rusty Armstronghttp://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/6/5/little-rock-arkansas-monthly-trends-report-for-may-make-positive-move.aspxReal EstateMarket ConditionsIndustryBuyer InformationSeller InformationCommunity InformationMarketReal Estate SalesResidential Sales RatesHome SalesLittle Rock ArkansasWhile the real estate market has seen many changes over the last couple of years, it appears that the luxury market is facing even greater challenges. While it has become more difficult to sell a luxury property, it is still possible and we are able to ...http://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/5/29/good-news-and-bad-news-for-luxury-home-owners.aspx2009-05-29T13:18:00-06:00Jeff, Paulia & Debi -- The Kennedy Teamhttp://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/5/29/good-news-and-bad-news-for-luxury-home-owners.aspxWhile it’s no secret that we’re facing a more difficult real estate market this year, we thought it was very important that we keep sellers up to date on some valuable statistics. The “2008 Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers” ...http://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/5/27/internet-marketing-is-king.aspx2009-05-27T15:11:00-06:00Jeff, Paulia & Debi -- The Kennedy Teamhttp://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/5/27/internet-marketing-is-king.aspxHomes continue to take less time to sale in the most active areas of Little Rock. At the end of February the sales rate to sale all homes on the market was 8.5 months and an average market time of 126 days. At the end of April these numbers have gone down ...http://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/5/8/average-days-on-market-continues-to-improve-in-little-rock-area-in-march.aspx2009-05-08T13:10:00-06:00Rusty Armstronghttp://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/5/8/average-days-on-market-continues-to-improve-in-little-rock-area-in-march.aspxReal EstateMarket ConditionsIndustryBuyer InformationCommunity InformationMarketReal Estate SalesResidential Sales RatesHome SalesLittle Rock ArkansasWe would like to share our thoughts and tips on the topic…. If you’re really serious about selling your home, we suggest that you stay focused on selling your home, and never compromise the selling process by placing tenants in your home while ...http://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/5/3/should-i-rent-or-should-i-sell.aspx2009-05-03T21:28:00-06:00Jeff, Paulia & Debi -- The Kennedy Teamhttp://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/5/3/should-i-rent-or-should-i-sell.aspxRent vs. SellDebi Jones of the Kennedy Team volunteered as one of the auction items in a local fundraiser for the American Cancer Society sponsored by Reed Plumbing last week. While Debi was glad to help with a good cause, Debi knew that it would be an interesting ...http://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/5/3/debi-participates-in-local-fundraiser-as-an-auction-item.aspx2009-05-03T19:13:00-06:00Jeff, Paulia & Debi -- The Kennedy Teamhttp://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/5/3/debi-participates-in-local-fundraiser-as-an-auction-item.aspxThe Hot Springs Board of Realtors (HSBOR) have had a heart-felt compassion for helping the needy children of Garland County. In 2002, the HSBOR started a charity program called “Cans for Kids”. The Realtors of Hot Springs work diligently with ...http://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/5/3/realtors-of-hot-springs-help-the-jackson-house-with-food-drive.aspx2009-05-03T13:09:00-06:00Jeff, Paulia & Debi -- The Kennedy Teamhttp://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/5/3/realtors-of-hot-springs-help-the-jackson-house-with-food-drive.aspxThe number of homes selling per month in the Little Rock area increase from the end of February to the end of March in most areas, but the number of listings on the market also increased. So for sellers it remains a very competitive market. The areas with ...http://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/4/6/number-of-homes-sales-increase-in-little-rock.aspx2009-04-06T14:21:00-06:00Rusty Armstronghttp://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/4/6/number-of-homes-sales-increase-in-little-rock.aspxReal EstateMarket ConditionsIndustryBuyer InformationSeller InformationMarketReal Estate SalesWebsite statistics for our primary web site, www.BestofHotSprings.com broke another record today! This site had 76,348 total hits during the month of March. That tells us that the real estate market is very active and heating up! Along with this great ...http://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/4/1/real-estate-market-is-on-the-upswing.aspx2009-04-01T20:01:00-06:00Jeff, Paulia & Debi -- The Kennedy Teamhttp://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/4/1/real-estate-market-is-on-the-upswing.aspxUpswing in Real Estate MarketAt our team meeting today I plan to discuss a wide range of topics. We will fact that our March sales increased over February and January and how we can keep it going. Update on how our leads from the internet marketing and CARTUS are coming in and our ...http://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/4/1/topics-for-team-meeting-today.aspx2009-04-01T08:18:00-06:00Rusty Armstronghttp://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/4/1/topics-for-team-meeting-today.aspxReal EstateMarket ConditionsAnnouncementsEventsTechnologyReal Estate SalesMy rant for the day. Why are agents still putting homes on the market with no pictures are just one? Just this morning out of 18 new listings that came up 9 had no pictures and the was one with just 1. Some of these will not have pictures for a week. What ...http://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/3/25/why-are-homes-put-on-the-market-with-no-pictures.aspx2009-03-25T07:01:00-06:00Rusty Armstronghttp://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/3/25/why-are-homes-put-on-the-market-with-no-pictures.aspxReal EstateTechnologyIndustryPoint2Seller InformationMarketReal Estate SalesWith real estate inventory levels still on the rise in Hot Springs, our team has decided to launch a “match-making” real estate program, which consists of matching sellers and buyers in trading properties. While trading of real estate property ...http://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/3/24/honing-match-making-skills-in-real-estate.aspx2009-03-24T21:07:00-06:00Jeff, Paulia & Debi -- The Kennedy Teamhttp://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/3/24/honing-match-making-skills-in-real-estate.aspxreal estate tradingIt’s a great week this week in Hot Springs. The spring weather is here with temperatures in the 70s, the Bradford Pear trees are blooming, the lake levels are back to normal, and the streets are packed with tourists in town for the horse races. You ...http://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/3/22/it-s-a-great-week-in-hot-springs-arkansas.aspx2009-03-22T13:07:00-06:00Jeff, Paulia & Debi -- The Kennedy Teamhttp://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/3/22/it-s-a-great-week-in-hot-springs-arkansas.aspxIn today's real estate market, we're seeing that homes are having longer stays on the market and competing against a broader inventory. This has created a buyer's market in Hot Springs, giving buyers a better negotiating stance. With that in ...http://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/3/17/concierge-service-for-sellers-vacation-home-owners.aspx2009-03-17T09:03:00-06:00Jeff, Paulia & Debi -- The Kennedy Teamhttp://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/3/17/concierge-service-for-sellers-vacation-home-owners.aspxconciergeThe Little Rock Area home markets vary in sales rates from an average days on market of 90 days to a high of 255 days. Maumelle and the area of Little Rock from University Avenue to I-430 areas seems to be two of the best areas to sell a home over the ...http://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/3/13/little-rock-area-home-markets-vary-in-sales-rates.aspx2009-03-13T08:06:00-06:00Rusty Armstronghttp://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/3/13/little-rock-area-home-markets-vary-in-sales-rates.aspxReal EstateMarket ConditionsBuyer InformationSeller InformationMarketReal Estate SalesThere are many things that can be looked at to evaluate the strength of the real estate market in an area but one that many economist and market readers use is the Absorption Rate. This is determined by looking at the numbers of homes that are selling ...http://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/3/10/using-absorption-rate-to-evaluate-the-real-estate-market.aspx2009-03-10T07:33:00-06:00Rusty Armstronghttp://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/3/10/using-absorption-rate-to-evaluate-the-real-estate-market.aspxReal EstateAnnouncementsBuyer InformationSeller InformationMarketReal Estate SalesEven though all you hear is doom and gloom in the media, people are still buying and selling homes in the Little Rock area. Proof is the outstanding production of our team. Leading our team in production are Gail McRae, Pegie Larrison and Jerry Hill with ...http://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/3/10/sales-leaders-at-era-armstrong-team-realtors.aspx2009-03-10T07:21:00-06:00Rusty Armstronghttp://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/3/10/sales-leaders-at-era-armstrong-team-realtors.aspxReal EstateMarket ConditionsAnnouncementsReal Estate SalesFirst-time home buyers who purchase a home before December 1, 2009 may be eligible to take advantage of an $8,000 tax credit as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Qualifying first-time home buyers may claim a tax credit of ten ...http://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/2/27/first-time-home-buyers-tax-credit-of-up-to-8-0000.aspx2009-02-27T08:35:00-06:00Rusty Armstronghttp://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/2/27/first-time-home-buyers-tax-credit-of-up-to-8-0000.aspxReal EstateMarket ConditionsFor SaleAnnouncementsFinancesBuyer InformationWebsite hits are up! The Kennedy Team's website, www.BestofHotSprings.com expects more than a 33% increase in site hits by the end of January. Historically, this website averages 35,000 hits per month. As of today, with one week remaining in the month, ...http://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/1/27/websites-hits-are-up-this-could-be-a-good-sign-of-things-to-come.aspx2009-01-27T14:24:00-06:00Jeff, Paulia & Debi -- The Kennedy Teamhttp://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/1/27/websites-hits-are-up-this-could-be-a-good-sign-of-things-to-come.aspxReal EstateAnnouncementsIndustryHot Springspaulia kennedydebi jonesjeff kennedyTrademarkjanine gregorarkansasbest of hot springsyourvirtualwizard.comjohn watsonthe kennedy teamCampaign will provide community with greater access to exclusive home how-to information Little Rock , AR (Grassroots Newswire) January 8, 2009 – ERA Armstrong Team Realtors in Little Rock is pleased to announce that it is part of a yearlong national ...http://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/1/14/era-armstrong-team-realtors-in-little-rock-announces-national-sponsorship-with-ask-this-old-house.aspx2009-01-14T14:15:00-06:00Rusty Armstronghttp://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2009/1/14/era-armstrong-team-realtors-in-little-rock-announces-national-sponsorship-with-ask-this-old-house.aspxReal EstateAnnouncementsIndustryBuyer InformationSeller InformationCommunity InformationAfter posting my initial Tough-Love Real Estate Marketing entry , a number of people asked me to clarify the details of a Paulia Kennedy's 'honesty talk' and what the criteria was for 'being choosey'. Paulia explained that, "We ...http://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/1/6/tough-love-real-estate-marketing-part-2.aspx2009-01-06T09:10:00-06:00Jeff, Paulia & Debi -- The Kennedy Teamhttp://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/1/6/tough-love-real-estate-marketing-part-2.aspxReal EstatePoint2Buyer InformationCommunity InformationHot Springspaulia kennedydebi jonesjeff kennedyjanine gregorarkansasbest of hot springsjohn watsonthe kennedy teamI received an interesting email from Paulia Kennedy last week. She explained me, "We're really getting hammered with new listing calls lately -- seems like we've been averaging about 3 new calls per week. It's getting to be so many, that ...http://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/1/1/tough-love-real-estate-marketing.aspx2009-01-01T20:48:00-06:00Jeff, Paulia & Debi -- The Kennedy Teamhttp://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2009/1/1/tough-love-real-estate-marketing.aspxHot Springspaulia kennedydebi jonesjeff kennedyjanine gregorjohn watsonthe kennedy teamWhen we put our northeast home up for sale a few years ago, I remember the day that the real estate agent caravan stopped our home on agent Open House day. There isn't much to say here about that day, as it was an uneventful experience. The agents ...http://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2008/12/31/feed-those-agents-well.aspx2008-12-31T12:34:00-06:00Jeff, Paulia & Debi -- The Kennedy Teamhttp://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2008/12/31/feed-those-agents-well.aspxHot Springsdebi jonesjeff kennedyjanine gregorarkansasjohn watsonthe kennedy teamopen houseFHA Down Payment requirements go up form 3% to 3.5% on January1, 2009. Loans that are started before January 1 will still get the 3% down payment. With interest rates at 5% or below, it is a great time to buy a home. Plus if you are a first time home buyer ...http://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2008/12/11/8d419293023a4d6cac23d6deee5b4b3d.aspx2008-12-11T16:32:00-06:00Rusty Armstronghttp://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2008/12/11/8d419293023a4d6cac23d6deee5b4b3d.aspxAnnouncementsPaulia and I have been sharing ideas this week for a good blog entry. I have been asking her about behavior changes in buyers and sellers as many have had to rethink housing plans due to a shifting real estate market. I asked Paulia to check her 'send ...http://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2008/11/1/some-buyers-and-sellers-become-unrealistic-in-this-market.aspx2008-11-01T09:24:00-06:00Jeff, Paulia & Debi -- The Kennedy Teamhttp://www.bestofhotsprings.com/blogs/jeff__paulia_kennedy/archive/2008/11/1/some-buyers-and-sellers-become-unrealistic-in-this-market.aspxHot Springspaulia kennedydebi jonesjeff kennedyTrademarkjanine gregorarkansasbest of hot springsyourvirtualwizard.comWith the crash of the Stock Market and all the talk credit crunch, the number one question I am ask is can you get a loan to buy a house. The answer is yes. Bank loans are the loans that are hard to get. Loans for cars, business loans, and lines of credit ...http://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2008/10/14/can-i-get-a-home-loan-in-this-market.aspx2008-10-14T13:34:00-06:00Rusty Armstronghttp://www.eraateam.com/blogs/rusty_armstrong/archive/2008/10/14/can-i-get-a-home-loan-in-this-market.aspxReal EstateMarket ConditionsBuyer InformationSeller InformationReal Estate Sales