A couple of weeks ago, Warren Darden over at the Cleburne County Board of Realtors® sent me that group’s 2009 newsletter. I figured I’d share it with you folks. Want a copy? Click right here. Thanks, Warren, for sending that over to us. If any local boards of Realtors® in Arkansas have a newsletter you’d like to post here, send it to me by clicking right here and I’ll handle it. read more

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I’ve seen the signs.  Unfortunately, the sign says I’m not doing my job as well as I could be.
I should explain…
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Well, I have finally arrived live from the Delta. It looks like we (Crittenden County) will beat last year’s unit sales again this month. That will make 2 months in a row of better than last year unit sales. Perhaps this train is turning around. read more

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On the whole, we’ve seen average list prices drop in four major real estate markets in Arkansas and inventories — the number of homes for sale — stayed relatively flat. read more

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The Business Roundtable, an association of chief executive officers of U.S. corporations, released a report this month stating that helping sagging real estate markets is critical to the health of the overall economy. read more

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Back when we were discussing putting a blog together for the Arkansas Realtors® Association (ARA), one question popped up from time to time — “Why don’t we host the blog ourselves?” read more

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The Stewart Agency in Little Rock, in conjunction with the Arkansas Society of Association Executives (ASAE), is offering individual health care insurance plans to self employed individuals. The Arkansas Realtors® Association is a member of the ASAE and, as such, its members can seek coverage through the plans offered by the Stewart Agency. To get a quote, visit the Stewart Agency’s Internet site. read more

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On July 9 at 1 p.m., international speaker Terry Watson will speak at the Jones Center for Families in Springdale. Watson’s program — Avoiding Roadkill – Top 10 Stupid Things that Really Smart Realtors® do to Mess up their Lives — is sponsored by the Metro Area Board of Realtors®. Admission is $20. Call the Metro Board at (479)973-0808 to reserve a spot. Seating is limited. For more information, visit the Metro Board’s blog or Internet site. read more

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On Sept. 27 – the Sunday before the Arkansas Realtors Association® (ARA) convention starts – there will be a golf tournament at the Belvedere course in Hot Springs. The proceeds from the benefit will go to Special Olympics of Arkansas. The cost to participate in the tournament is $60 per person – a fee that includes green fees, a golf cart and lunch. The tee time is 2 p.m. and lunch will be served at 1 p.m. To register, send an email to Charles Goodrich or call him at (501)993-8855. The deadline to register is Sept. 24. read more

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The Little Rock Realtors® Association will host Lawrence Yun, chief economist and senior vice president of research with the National Realtors® Association (NAR), on Thursday, Aug. 13. Yun will speak at the Little Rock Association’s General Meeting at Chenal Country Club at 10 Chenal Club Blvd. in Little Rock. The cost of the ticket for the event is $25 for members of the Little Rock Association and $30 for non-members. The doors open at 11:15 a.m. -– lunch and the program begin at noon. Reservations should be made by Tuesday, Aug. 11 by calling (501)225-1987. read more

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Throughout June, we’ve seen both average prices and inventories — the number of homes for sale — increase. read more

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We always like to report good news at the Arkansas Realtors® Association and we’ve got some great information to pass on today — 12 Realtors® in this fine state have agreed to submit content to our blog on a regular basis. read more

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A meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, at Cantina Laredo in Little Rock that will focus on health care benefits for small businesses. Those interested in attending should reserve a spot in advance by contacting Norm Hall at (501)231-3256 or by sending him an email. Dinner is free to all attendees who R.S.V.P. read more

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The 2009 Realtor of the Year applications are due from local boards to the Arkansas Realtors® Association on Aug. 18. Questions? Send an email to Ethan Nobles, ARA director of media relations. read more

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Over the past few years, we at the Arkansas Realtors® Association (ARA) have heard an increasing number of stories from real estate agents who have represented buyers they’ve never met in person. read more

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