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Happy New Year!
It is hard to believe that yet another year has come and gone. When setting your calendar for 2017, I hope that you will include some visits to Hot Springs Village.
Need lodging? I can help you get luxury accommodations at HUGE discounts.
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RE/MAX of Hot Springs Village
presents...
Hot Springs Village. It's a great place to live.
"Escape to the Ouachitas" is a resource to learn more about all that Hot Springs Village and the Ouachita Region have to offer. From our nine world-class golf courses and more than 30 miles of trails, to 11 beautiful lakes and various sporting clubs, we think you'll find something that appeals to you. Our residents are an eclectic bunch, hailing from across the country and around the world.
Visit Hot Springs Village once and we think you'll want to stay for a lifetime.
Click on the image above to begin your Ouachita Adventure. Stop by our office to pick up a copy today.
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Friends and neighbors get together throughout the year for community events and holiday celebrations including dances, karaoke, Rock Porch sessions, Farm-to-Table events, and more. The Woodlands Auditorium is the performing arts center and has musicals, dramas, and dance, vocal and choral presentations. Way Point at DeSoto Marina is home to Basecamp and the setting for events such as Rock Porch sessions, Crawfish boils and more. Grove Park is an outdoor venue and home to the farmers' market, artisan market, live outdoor concerts, holiday celebrations and community events.
Check out the event calendar or buy tickets by clicking the image.
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As we are about to bring in the New Year, families across the country will be deciding if this is the year that they will sell their current house and move into their dream home.
Many will decide that it is smarter to wait until the spring "buyer's market" to list their house. In the past, that might have made sense. However, this winter is not like recent years.
The recent jump in mortgage rates has forced buyers off the fence and into the market, resulting in incredibly strong demand RIGHT NOW!! At the same time, inventory levels of homes for sale have dropped dramatically as compared to this time last year.
Here is a chart showing the decrease in inventory levels by category:
Demand for your home is very strong right now while your competition (other homes for sale) is at a historically low level. If you are thinking of selling in 2017, now may be the time.
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You Need an Agent Who Will Put You First
When it comes to buying a home, whether you are a rookie home buyer or have gone through the process many times, having a local real estate expert who is well versed in the neighborhood you are looking to move into, as well as the trends of that area, should be your goal.
One great example of an agent who is in your corner and is always looking out for your best interests is one of the main characters on
ABC's Modern Family, Phil Dunphy.
For those who aren't familiar, the character Phil is a Realtor with a huge heart who always strives to do his best for his family and his clients.
In one recent episode, Phil even shared the oath that he created and holds himself accountable to:
"On my honor, I promise to aid in man's quest for shelter, to recognize I'm not just in the business of houses -- I'm in the business of dreams in the shape of houses. To disclose all illegal additions, shoddy construction, murders, and ghosts. And to put my clients' needs before my own."
While this might seem silly, and it was definitely written with humor in mind, the themes of helping someone achieve the American Dream and putting a client's needs above your own are not to be taken lightly.
Bottom Line
When you make the decision to enter the housing market, as either a buyer or a seller, make sure you look for an agent who exemplifies these values and will help you through every step of the process.
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Dec 2016 / Jan 2017
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Hot Springs Village Homes Magazine
The RE
/MAX Collection
Click the magazine picture to view the latest Hot Springs Village Homes Magazine.
The Ouachita Mountain area's natural beauty: Breathtaking vistas, blossoming forest and gleaming lakes, combined with its mild climate, reasonable property taxes and low cost of living make it the perfect place to call home.
Available real estate spans from very affordable to affluent, with homes priced from under $100,000 to over $1 million. The variety of homes ranges from golf-front to lake-front, mountain-view or wooded. RE/MAX offers an assortment of quality property lots for sale, commercial real estate and long-term rental properties too.
Check out my
Featured Listings for this month below!
Email to schedule a private tour or learn more about these great properties.
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MLS # 16005716
4 Bd., 3 Ba., 3,385 Sq. ft.
$350,000 |
430 Maderas Dr.
See the BREATHTAKING VIEWS of this Granada Golf Course Home! Tucker built, on the #11 Par 3 with FANTASTIC views of the Tee Box, The Pond, #12 Fairway, & Mountains-this home has it all! It offers Two Heat Pumps, Two Fire Places, Oversized 2-Car Garage, Tiled Showers, Casement Windows, Marble Counters in Master Bath, Golf Cart Storage, Arched Doorways, Crown Molding, HUGE Covered Deck, Tray Ceilings, Granite, Double Ovens, & so much more.
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Link to Listing
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MLS # 15026231
3 Bd., 3 Ba. 2,868 Sq. ft.
$319,000 |
60 Loyola Drive
| Beautiful one level Diamante Golf Course Home built in 2003, located on the 18th tee with fantastic views of #17 Pond and Fountain offering lots of privacy. This home has almost everything including granite counter tops, tile floors, formal Dining Room, Breakfast Room, Two family rooms, study, wet bar, three car garage, sunroom (recently added) and includes split bedrooms, fantastic kitchen, volume ceilings, situated on a 3/4 acre lot. Call Listing agent for a private showing... |
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MLS # 16023403
4 Bd., 3 BA. Ba, 2,412 Sq. ft.
$289,900 |
1 Dundas Place
| Gorgeous home in Granada Golf Course neighborhood. This custom home has an open floor plan with volume ceilings, a hearth room & an HVAC system with a warranty until 2017. Kitchen has granite counters, pull-outs & a center island. Huge master bath has a jetted tub, double vanity & walk-in closet with built-ins. Has a huge partially covered back deck and plenty of storage under home with concrete floors. Extra insulation throughout and instant hot water. Come see this move-in ready home today! |
Link to Listing
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MLS # 16031113
3 Bd., 2.5 Ba, 2,382 Sq. ft.
$279,900 |
7 Captura Circle
| Built in 2004, this beautiful brick, E.F.I.F. and Vinyl home is conveniently located five minutes from the East Gate, ten minutes to five golf courses and many restaurants. The perfect size, 2,382 SF, one level, oversized garage and HUGE partially covered back patio are perfect for entertaining or just watching the golfers go by. Custom Cooper Sierra plan with volume ceilings, built in cabinets with pullouts, solid surface counters, 2.5 baths, Wood Burning Fire Place with gas starter, Double Vanity, Walk-In Shower, Jetted Tub, custom window coverings, extra canned lights, ceiling fans-Come See!! |
Link to Listing
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MLS # 16032165
3 Bd., 3 Ba., 2,458 Sq. ft.
$259,900 |
15 Madrid Way
Start living your dream in this lovely 2458 square foot Lake Desoto home with its eastern exposure, two-car garage, circle drive & lovely landscaping including a water feature!!! Some of the amenities include Laminate flooring, 400 SF sunroom, swimming dock, wood burning fire place, dining room, & breakfast room. Updates include new roof in 2006, new water heater in 2012, new kitchen in 2005 and new HVAC with central electronic air cleaner in 2013. Come see and
start living YOUR dream...
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Learn about the latest Hot Springs Village Recreation News, click on the image above.
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Community Calendar
Check out the Hot Springs Village Community Calendar (click on the image)
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Outdoor Adventure
Hot Springs Village Basecamp is your launching point to outdoor adventure.
If you enjoy life outside, you'll want to be part of Basecamp. Keep an eye on the calendar and Facebook announcing upcoming events, local activities and road trips. Then, grab your gear and get ready to enjoy the great outdoors!
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Sporting Traditions
The Ouachita Rod & Gun Club is focused on bringing folks together to celebrate sporting traditions. We believe in good fun, food and fellowship in the great outdoors. It doesn't matter if you are seasoned by years in the outdoors or just want to meet some new friends. There is a place for you in the Ouachita Rod & Gun Club.
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Hot Springs Village Visitor App
Benefits of the free apps include:
- Community event calendar and tickets
- Book tee times or link to our golf course apps featuring scorecards, pro golf tips and more
- Explore local attractions
- Real-time social media interaction
- Village map, attraction directions and GPS-based car locator feature
- HSV photo gallery
- Rate your stay survey
- Weather checker
Download our new HSV Visitor App today. Search "Hot Springs Village" for the free App in the Apple Store then download. For Android smart phones and tablets, search and download from the Play Store.
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Mortgage Calculator
There are two types of mortgages popular in Arkansas. Fixed-rate mortgages, or FRMs, are those that include principle and interest in the monthly payment amount and are stable throughout the life of the loan, and adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs, are loans that include principle and interest that change periodically throughout the life of the loan. Both FRMs and ARMs are available in 10, 15, 20, 30, and even some 40 year increments, and can be either first mortgages, second mortgages, or refinance options.
Click on the image above to connect to the Mortgage Calculator and learn more about mortgages in Arkansas.
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The Hot Springs Village State Weeks promotion allows guests from across the country to enjoy our amenities at reduced rates during their state week.
While here, discover all that Hot Springs Village has to offer; schedule a community tour with me!
Check out the State Week calendar by clicking the USA image.
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Visit our RE/MAX of Hot Springs Village office conveniently located at
1400 DeSoto Boulevard
on the corner of Desoto Blvd. & Ponce de Leon Drive.
***FREE***
Village Information
Cup of STARBUCKS!
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Recipe of the Month
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Smoked Sausage Cassoulet
- 2 bacon slices
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained
- 2 (15-ounce) cans Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 pound lean boneless pork loin roast, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 pound reduced-fat smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 8 teaspoons finely shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
- 8 teaspoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Preparation
1. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan; crumble. Add onion, thyme, rosemary, and garlic to drippings in pan; sauté 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in crumbled bacon, salt, pepper, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
2. Place half of beans in a large bowl; mash with a potato masher until chunky. Add remaining half of beans, pork, and sausage; stir well. Place half of bean mixture in a 3 1/2-quart electric slow cooker; top with half of tomato mixture. Repeat layers. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 hours. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
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BJ Conner Associate Broker GRI, RCC | RE/MAX of Hot Springs Village
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