Deana Smedlund's Blog

If your living in Northwest Arkansas and currently have your home on the market you might be wondering what are the DOM these days( days on the market). Benton County in Jan the 0 to 100K homes are down to 6 months that is great compared to past years of 12 to 15 months or more.  The 100K to 150K...

We all get bogged down, burned out and tired with things in our lives. Ever feel like your in a rut and can't get out whether it be your job, your weight, your personal relationships. I am a firm believer in moving forward and moving on and not dwelling on the past, a new year is the best time to...

First you start with the color of paint you want to use on the wall. Pick a color that is calming not one that is busy or dark! Then you pick 3 basic colors that you want to have in the room. You can add a splash of color somewhere in the room that captures the eye but alittle goes a long way! Fu...

4 bedroom 3 bath home with 2 living areas, 2 story open floor plan, gas log fireplace, large backyard and patio! Home has lots of storage and located near schools and I-540! Priced at only $280,000 this home is a place you can call HOME!!! Sellers are providing a 1 year home warranty on the home...

Many of us today with the busy lives we live and the stress of our jobs and lifestyle of living we live have us at the doctor's office more often than we care to visit and have us on medicine that we really would rather do without. I feel so passionate about this subject because I have heart dise...

I am getting ready to celebrate my 42nd birthday in this world and I am thinking that I have for years been making a C but knowing the whole time that I can make an A in this world we call life. I don't want to think I am average or that I can only make C's and not make A's.  I know I am very cap...

If you have been thinking about listing your home but waiting for the market to get better, well now is the time.  The buyers are out there and looking and they are looking for a great deal so don't hesitate on listing your home. The interests rates are holding and shouldn't go up anytime soon an...

I am sending out a message to any builder or contractor in the Northwest Arkansas area especially in the Bella Vista, Bentonville, Centerton and Rogers areas that if you are looking to partner up with a professional real estate agent like myself I would be glad to sit down with you and do a prese...

Spring is a wonderful season of blooming flowers and trees to warmer temperatures and outdoor activities.  It is that time of year again to clean out your closets, wash all the windows, dust the baseboards and open up and let your home bring in all the fresh spring air. What you might do with tho...

If you are moving to Northwest Arkansas you might need a professional Realtor like me to assist you in finding that right home. I work in Rogers, Ar at Century 21 Exclamation. I can help you find a home in Rogers, Bella Vista, Springdale, Bentonville, Fayetteville and all in between. Northwest Ar...