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In his footsteps: Lyle Crownover’s journey to building dream homes

When it comes to building homes in Baxter County, there’s nobody quite like Lyle Crownover. For over 20 years, Crownover has followed in his great, great grandfather Howard Powell’s footsteps by rolling up his sleeves and building some of the finest custom homes and buildings in the Twin Lake areas. In that time period, the…

ByChris FultonAugust 30, 2023

News Real Estate

New NAR survey finds Americans prefer walkable communities

The National Association of Realtors released a new survey revealing that Americans living in walkable communities report a higher quality of life. The 2023 Community & Transportation Preferences Survey is a national poll taken every three years to gauge people’s partialities regarding their home's location or potential location as well as community attributes they find desirable. “With COVID in…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffJune 30, 2023

Real Estate

Baby Boomers overtake Millennials as largest generation of home buyers

Generation Z’s share of buyers rises to 4% The share of baby boomers has surpassed millennials and now makes up the largest generation of home buyers, according to the latest study from the National Association of Realtors. The 2023 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends report, which examines the similarities and differences of recent home buyers and…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffApril 7, 2023

News Real Estate

Pending home sales grew for third straight month, up 0.8% in February

Pending home sales grew in February for the third consecutive month, according to the National Association of Realtors. Three U.S. regions posted monthly gains, while the West declined. All four regions saw year-over-year decreases in transactions. The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) – a forward-looking indicator of home sales based on contract signings – improved 0.8% to 83.2 in February. Year-over-year,…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffApril 6, 2023

Business News Real Estate

Gilbert Realty in Mountain Home acquired by ERA Doty Real Estate

Some may have noticed while driving up Highway 62, where Gilbert Realty Group's sign normally sits, has been replaced by a new one. This week, ERA Doty Real Estate has announced its acquisition of the 54-year-old real estate firm. According to Steve Doty, broker and owner of ERA Doty Real Estate, the combined company is…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffApril 5, 2023

Column Real Estate

Dave Says: pay off my home, or buy a rental?

Dear Dave, I’m going to sell a rental cabin I own, and the sale should bring me about $388,000. Should I take the proceeds from the sale and use it to pay off my home and other debt or use the money to buy another, similar rental property where I could collect about $1,500 per…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffMarch 28, 2023

Column Real Estate

Dave Says: Tips for a first-time homebuyer

Dear Dave, I’m 20 years old, and I’m planning to buy a home in the next year. Besides having a 20% down payment, what other tips do you have for a first-time home buyer? Also, is there anything I need to guard against when it comes to buying a house? Jacob Dear Jacob, I’m glad…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffMarch 24, 2023

News Real Estate

Existing-home sales surged 14.5% in February, ending 12-month streak of declines

Largest monthly percentage increase since July 2020 Existing-home sales reversed a 12-month slide in February, registering the largest monthly percentage increase since July 2020, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Month-over-month sales rose in all four major U.S. regions. All regions posted year-over-year declines. Total existing-home sales completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes,…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffMarch 23, 2023

Feature Government News Real Estate

Anonymous Mountain Home citizen donates $10,000 for renovation of new Sheriff’s office building

In an email statement to media yesterday, Sheriff John Montgomery expressed his excitement about a generous gift of $10,000 to the Baxter County Sheriff's Foundation for the purpose of the remodel and renovation of a newly purchased office building. "As many of you may already know, the Baxter County Quorum Court recently approved the purchase…

ByAlison FultonMarch 22, 2023

Business Feature News People Real Estate

Spring Valley Motel’s transformation into high-end apartment complex is complete

Mark Bertel's love letter to the Spring Valley Motel is finally complete! The old motel, which had fallen in serious disrepair over the years, now stands fully remodeled and has been transformed into an apartment complex for transient workers here in Mountain Home. The complex, which has been renamed the City Center Commons, features two…

ByChris FultonJune 13, 2022

In his footsteps: Lyle Crownover’s journey to building dream homes

New NAR survey finds Americans prefer walkable communities

Baby Boomers overtake Millennials as largest generation of home buyers

Pending home sales grew for third straight month, up 0.8% in February

Gilbert Realty in Mountain Home acquired by ERA Doty Real Estate

Dave Says: pay off my home, or buy a rental?

Dave Says: Tips for a first-time homebuyer

Existing-home sales surged 14.5% in February, ending 12-month streak of declines

Anonymous Mountain Home citizen donates $10,000 for renovation of new Sheriff’s office building

Spring Valley Motel’s transformation into high-end apartment complex is complete

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