Another M. D. Faith real estate photo from around 1979. Searcy AR As I began two other blogs,  M. D. Faith was one of the early real estate brokers in Searcy AR.  He and his wife have both passed and their home on Pleasure Street has just sold.  An estate sale was held and I dropped by.  There was an envelop with negatives in it from pictures made by him for his real estate sales or for his pleasure.  I have a friend who was able to print the pictures from the negatives (I returned the negatives to the heirs) and this is another one of the delightful pictures.This one is still standing and is located at the corner of Beebe-Capps Expressway and Country Club Road.  It houses a business that is still successfully operating and still looks about the same.  AND!  The info at the court house... 01/24/2023

710 W Arch, Searcy AR.....a few days ago.  710 W. Arch as it was yesterday, Jan. 17 2023.  It is being demolished as this picture shows.  It was in terrible condition so it probably had to come down.  The court house gives construction date as 1935.  An interesting thing about this house is that it was an old frame house and someone took the time and spent the money to rock around it. Notice the back of the house now, the old wood siding, and the rocks that have been pulled off and piled in the yard.  It is sad to see the old houses come down in Searcy Arkansas.  01/18/2023

Another historic picture of the Rialto and downtown SearcyAs I stated in another blog, M. D. Faith was one of the early real estate brokers in Searcy AR.  He and his wife have both passed and their home on Pleasure Street has just sold.  An estate sale was held and I dropped by.  There was an envelop with negatives in it from pictures made by him for his real estate sales or for his pleasure.  I have a friend who was able to print the pictures from the negatives (I returned the negatives to the heirs) and this is one of them.Here is another one of the pictures that date back to about 1979 or 1980.  It shows a great image of the Rialto, the Cumberland Presbyterian  Church and the old abstract office.  This is at the corner of Spring and Race.  Notice the parking meters and the direction ... 01/12/2023

Here's an old photo of Spruce Street, Searcy AR.M. D. Faith was one of the early real estate brokers in Searcy AR.  He and his wife have both passed and their home on Pleasure Street has just sold.  An estate sale was held and I dropped by.  There was an envelop with negatives in it from pictures made by him for his real estate sales or for his pleasure.  I have a friend who was able to print the pictures from the negatives (I returned the negatives to the heirs) and this is one of them.Lots of people remember Mrs. Harris's cafeteria and will enjoy seeing the cafeteria plus the other businesses on Spruce Street. Now we can see how it appears on the court house photo today.  I don't know about you but I like the first look better.  The court house records also say it was built about 1900... 01/04/2023

Built in 1907 and probably elegant.....now history.This home at 207 E Center, located behind the old historic Rendezvous, is going down.  This picture came from the court house information.  It seemed to have out-of-town owners who didn't take care of it and did for care for it so it was in such bad shape that it had to come down.  Most interesting is that it was once the framing studio of Terry Williams, Searcy's fantastic artist and framer.  Terry did beautiful duck prints that can be found all over town including my house.Here is one of the house going down on December 20 2022.  I got one last glance and said my good-bye.  12/21/2022

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According to U.S. News & World Report, Northwest Arkansas is home to eight public high schools that rank in the top 10% in the nation! I am a top real estate agent in Northwest Arkansas and have helped hundreds of people relocate to our amazing area. I was born and raised in Springdale, Arkansas and graduated top of my class from Springdale High School in 1996. I have lived in Springdale, Fayetteville, Bentonville, Cave Springs and currently reside in Rogers, Arkansas. I know Northwest Arkansas very well and some of the main questions I receive from people relocating to NWA is about the schools. I decided to write this blog post so that you can compare the schools and have all of the info at your fingertips in one place. This should help in making your decision of where your children m... 12/07/2022

 FOUND IN MY ATTIC!  HUGE SIGNS!Signs are 24" x 48".......pretty big and very old.  Reading the signs will bring back Searcy AR memories for sure.  There is no date but read through them and see how many of the sponsoring new car dealers are still owned by the same folks.  Then go to the ones who gave donations and see if they are still around.  Things changed greatly as these big signs slept in our attic.And they provide great Searcy memories. 12/06/2022

Check out this craftsman style home in Hyde Park Subdivision in Cave Springs, AR located at 1220 Chancery Ln. Hyde Park has a community pool/park/trails and even a community garden! 1220 Chancery Ln. has 3 spacious bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a formal dining room, 2 bedrooms are up (primary and guest) and 1 on main level. Hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances and a large fenced backyard! Corner Lot/side load garage. Contact Nicky Dou for your private tour of this great home479-236-3457Collier & Associates View all listings (if any are available) in Hyde Park Subdivision!     11/29/2022

Should I Move For My Job? The question of moving for a new job is not uncommon. In the past few years, more and more companies are moving their entire operations out of high-tax states to those more business-friendly. Possible work-from-home options further complicate the decision to move with your company. So, should you move when your company does? Things to Consider Before You Move for Your Company · Career Growth – One of the biggest reasons to stay with your job through a move is career growth and advancement. Speak with your manager or HR professional about what kind of career path is available before you decide. · Better Location – Companies moving out-of-state often move to a more desirable location. If the new area appeals to you, then using a corporate relocation package can b... 11/27/2022

 Do you have relatives in this picture?  It was loaned to me by Betty Mote, who knows a lot about Searcy history.  I like seeing again how hair styles change and how girls seemingly have always wanted to have matching hair styles.I assume the girls were cheer leaders but I don't know for sure.  And what's that man doing back there?  Here are the names written on the back of the picture.  Left to right:  Floy Elliott, Era Greer, Mary Elliott, Helen Gerbert, Evamae Caraker, Ludie Allen, and Wesley Gilliland.  If you have information, we'd love for you to share. 11/22/2022

My daughter and I were on our way to Des Arc to visit the Guess & Co Christmas Warehouse display.  You have to see it and you still will not believe it!  Plan to visit!  And on our way we found something else that was unbelievable.....pink wrapped cotton bales!   How lovely!  We couldn't keep our eyes on the road when we saw something else!!  Yellow wrapped cotton bales!!So, friends, let us in on what's going on!  Who decided to make those thing so attractive?  We hope they are there when you drive to Des Arc!! 11/14/2022

Interest rate booklet from 1980's.So we REALTORS are worried about what's coming!  Interest rates are around 7% right now and we are hurting.  Those of us who go back to the 1980s remember living through awful times.  This book was found in a deceased real estate agent's estate sale and brought back many memories for me.  We did lots of owner-financing!  We were also fortunate in having some assumable loans that didn't require credit checks or permission.  FHA loans, VA loans, and ADFA (called bond money loans) were assumable.  This book was published in 1980 and had the owner's name and his date was 1989.Let's see what happens!  We made it through it then but it was no fun!!  11/02/2022

 Another one bites the dust?Clicking the address   here    will take you to a fantastic picture of the above house and a great article about it.  The house definitely appears to be going down.    The ones above showed it about two days ago.  It may be gone now.  It is located at 702 West Center St in Searcy AR. It was built in 1925 and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.You might want to jump in your car and go say your good-bye to a once lovely home that housed great families and was always a beauty to drive by.  Wouldn't I love a call from someone telling me they have bought it and are restoring it!!   Also be sure to go read the article that was in The Daily Citizen a few weeks ago when you click the address above.  10/08/2022

As a top selling REALTOR® in Northwest Arkansas I am always wanting to keep my sphere updated as well as be available for those who are relocating to our beautiful area. If you are going to be moving to Springdale (or our surrounding area of NWA) for Tyson Foods I can help! I have helped hundreds of families relocate to NWA and I have lived here my entire life. I have 20+ years of experience as a TOP REALTOR® and know the area very well. Visit My Website @ www.NickyDou.com or www.NorthwestArkansasLuxuryHomes.comor give me a call to discuss your relocation needs @479-236-3457Nicky DouSr. Vice President and Executive BrokerCollier & Associates______________________________________________________________________________________Tyson Foods moving all corporate workers to Springdale headqua... 10/05/2022

Who made frying pans?While digging around in old stuff in my garage I came across this interesting frying pan (my folks would have said skillet).  It was different, kinda pale and not heavy at all.  But most interesting was the still-attached ticket saying "Home made for Dewey Wright."  I remember Dewey.  He passed away in January 2005 and he may have been a camping type.But who, in Searcy Arkansas, would have been able to make him a frying pan?  If any of our Searcy Sleuths can remember, share it with us.  And if there is a relative of his who might know, give us a "holler" and let us know. 10/01/2022

Search all homes for sale in Aurora in Bentonville As a top local Northwest Arkansas Realtor® I am thrilled to have this new amazing community in Bentonville, Arkansas available now to sell to some lucky buyers! Brought to you by NWA Leadership Properties who have done some other amazing neighborhoods in Northwest Arkansas including Oak Tree Subdivision and the Scissortail Community. Aurora is conveniently located in Bentonville at the corner of Morning Star Rd. and Windmill Rd. Homes start at $435,000 and go up over $750,000If you are looking to find out more about this amazing opportunity I would be honored to be your Realtor®. Reach out to me anytime at 479.236.3457 to see any homes for sale in Aurora in Bentonville, AR! There are 3 "neighborhoods" within the Aurora community. Harmon... 09/30/2022

Look at this ad from 1970!  The Pit Drive-In was located in Searcy AR on East Race.  It was greatly loved and look at the price of a tub of chicken......$1.49.  Compare that with today and cry.  Many folks went there to get their fried chicken instead of trying to cook it at home.  I wrote a blog about it several years ago.  Let's review it.  Click here to go to that blog.  Be sure to read all the comments while you are there. 09/26/2022

I know.  It is not Valentine's day or even close but this old blog that I did several years ago talking about a Valentine Queen for Searcy was fun then and is still fun now.  This cutie in the photo and what she replied is meaningful today because it shows that history repeats itself.  The picture of a girl on a boy's bike was a bit of a scandal back in the 1940's when it was taken.  Please go now to this old blog and read it.Are you back?  Now if you did not take time to read the many comments, I will show you what the no-longer-little-girl said.  ""To answer the comments about the boys bike:  I got this bike for Christmas, one Christmas during "the war"  (WWII).....there were no new bicycles to be bought  in Searcy and no girl's bike could my parents find.  This was a used bike.   I, ... 09/14/2022