Moving to Jonesboro, Arkansas? 7 Things You Need To Know First
Hey, it’s Tālon —Thinking about moving to Jonesboro?Before you start scrolling through houses and deciding which neighborhood looks best…There are a few things I think you should know before you move here.Because finding a house in Jonesboro is the easy part.Figuring out where you actually want to l
How Much Below Asking Price Should You REALLY Offer?
Hey, it’s Tālon —You find a house you love.It's listed for $300,000.And immediately the question becomes:“Okay… but what should we ACTUALLY offer?”$295,000?$285,000?$270,000?Every buyer wants to get a good deal—but there's a big difference between negotiating and throwing out a number just because y
Should You Wait for Mortgage Rates to Drop Before Buying a House?
Hey, it’s Tālon —One of the biggest questions I'm getting from buyers right now is:“Should I just wait for mortgage rates to come down before I buy?”I get the logic.Lower rate = lower payment.So why not wait?The problem is that you're not the only buyer thinking that way.And if rates do make a meani
Pros and Cons of Living in Jonesboro, Arkansas
Hey, it’s Tālon —If you're thinking about moving to Jonesboro, Arkansas, I'm probably a little biased…I think there are a lot of reasons to love living here. 😂But I'm also not going to pretend it's perfect.Every city has tradeoffs—and before you buy a house and move your life somewhere, you should
The Biggest Lie Sellers Tell Themselves
Hey, it’s Tālon —There’s one sentence I hear from homeowners that sounds completely reasonable…But it can quietly become one of the most expensive mistakes a seller makes.It usually sounds something like this:“We can always start high and come down later.”Makes sense, right?Why not test the market?M
5 Things I'd Never Compromise On Buying My Own Home
Hey, it’s Tālon —As a REALTOR®, I walk through a LOT of houses.And after seeing the good, the bad, and the “who thought THAT was a good idea?” 😂…There are certain things I personally would never compromise on if I were buying my own home.Not countertops.Not paint colors.Not whether the kitchen has
“Is the Jonesboro housing market crashing?”
Hey, it’s Tālon —I’ve heard this question more and more lately:“Is the Jonesboro housing market crashing?”And honestly, I understand why people are asking.Some homes are sitting longer.Buyers are being pickier.Price reductions are more noticeable than they were a few years ago.But that does not auto
Why Are So Many Homes Sitting on the Market in NEA?
Hey, it’s Tālon —Drive around Jonesboro, Paragould, or pretty much anywhere in Northeast Arkansas right now and you've probably noticed it:Some of those “For Sale” signs have been sitting there for a WHILE.A few years ago, it felt like you could put a home on the market Friday and have offers by Mon
Should You Wait to Sell Your Home? Here's What I'd Do
Hey, it’s Tālon —I hear some version of this question all the time:“Should I sell now… or would I be better off waiting?”And I understand why homeowners hesitate.Maybe you're waiting for rates to come down.Maybe you're hoping your home will be worth more next year.Or maybe you're thinking, “I'll jus