Localism: Arkansas

One agent; One helped foreclosure

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:13:47 -0600

With all the gloom and doom the owner of my company has asked his agents to do one thing. This past week the owner of my company asked that each of his agents help one person who faces forclosure. That will be over 3000 people helped. Can you imagine how many people would be helped if every Realtor helped one person in this time of need?

Bill's Grill in Searcy Arkansas has always been a favorite.

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:09:30 -0600

This old photo post card of Bill's Grill in Searcy AR on Race Street is sure to bring back a lot of memories to people who grew up in Searcy. What was then that little two-lane highway in front is now a 4 and 5 lane street that you avoid ever trying to turn left on.

The cars in this picture are fun. The parking lot was full most of the time throughout the years because they had great food and a wonderful hostess named Earnestine. She made the most wonderful chocolate cake with ice cream and whipped cream topping! She became famous for it.

My question to the ones who know, Anita, Don, Harold, etc, is this. It Bill's grill the same as Noble's Motel?

I Watch HGTV Enough To Know I Need A Stager!

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:03:01 -0600

This was the comment I received from a homeowner today. This homeowner knows from watching HGTV that she needs to call in a pro.

She stated that her husband didn't believe they needed any help...things are fine the way they are, he says. But she told me that she knew they needed a stager from what she had learned from watching the HGTV shows. She knows "things are not fine the way they are".

She has also called me prior to listing. Smart lady...she knows when and who to call for help. I have an appointment with her Friday and look forward to meeting with her. I just hope the husband will be on board with us.

There are different opinions about how some shows reflect on the staging industry, but I feel overall (at least in my area) they help educate homeowners on the value and concept of staging. I am beginning to receive more calls prior to homeowners listing, and I often hear something about HGTV.

GET A GREAT EDUCATION AT SEARCY HIGH SCHOOL, SEARCY, ARKANSAS!

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:14:05 -0600

We have a great school in Searcy! There are around 1075 students, grades 9-12, and 70 teachers. It is a small town school, so most of the students know each other.

My granddaughter, Gabby, attends school here. She is a 9th grade cheerleader and we attend most of her ball games. She studies hard and is a good student.

Searcy recently built a new Performing Arts Center, it is very pretty. There is also a really great sports complex for base ball, tennis, and football. Searcy High School are called The Searcy Lions and the 9th grade and junior high are called the Searcy Cubs.

If you are planning on moving to Searcy, take some time and tour the school.

WHAT? A SUSHI CAFE IN SEARCY, ARKANSAS!

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:48:31 -0600

Hey, aren't we uptown? Searcy, Arkansas is a very rural community, located about 45 miles north of Little Rock. But, we're not country! We have a new Sushi Cafe!

I have never eaten sushi, I am a very picky eater and raw fish just doesn't sound good to me. But, I have seen a lot of cars at the Sushi Cafe! I'm sure they have more than sushi on the menu, and when I get time I am going to check it out!

This location is on very busy Race Street, and hopefully they will succeed! If you are ever in this area, stop by and have some sushi!!