The Rise of the Unsightly Home

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Trim Your Remodeling Costs: 4 Ways to Save

Trim Your Remodeling Costs: 4 Ways to Save

House to House: Now is good time for homeowners to inspect decks

Considering that my deck is nearing the age of 10 years, I was glad to receive a news release reminding me to check my deck for safety concerns that could lead to accidents and injuries. It’s a thought that never occurred to me and probably wouldn’t have until the damage was done. It’s also a great time to do it since we are heading into prime deck-using season and we’ll be serving more meals out there in the months to come.


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House to House: Bird watchers can take steps to protect songbirds from hawks

The following article printed in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette  and numerous papers throughout Arkansas is the sole product and property of the Arkansas Realtors Association. 


For the last two weeks, my co-workers and I have been enjoying the flirtations and frequent visitations of a family of cardinals outside our office windows. They often perch on the small ledges outside as if to ask if we, like the 6,000-plus Realtors in Arkansas, could help them find a home. 


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House to House: CDC tips help protect residents, rescue crews after disaster

The following article printed in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and papers throughout Arkansas is the sole product and property of the Arkansas Realtors Association. 

Knock on wood, I’ve never really had to deal with flooding or damage from tornadoes.

However, I keep in my thoughts the countless Americans who are still dealing with the wind damage and flooding that resulted from Hurricane Irene and the spring 2011 tornadoes. Lately, if you’ve seen me on any given weekend I am most likely wearing my “Willdabeast” shirt. The shirt memorializes the Joplin, Mo., teenager, Will Norton, who died in the May 22 tornado on his way home from his high school graduation. All proceeds from the T-shirt sales go to Joplin disaster relief.

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