About Rogers' Shadow Valley

Hi - Mark Phillips here. I finally joined active rain today after talking with good friend and local Realtor, Nicky Dou about it for many months I finally did it! I am excited to be part of the largest group of like minded people in Real Estate, Building, etc. online!

Visit my website www.MarkPhillipsConstruction.com

I specialize in building custom homes in Northwest Arkansas. I am a Premier Home Builder (1 of 7) in Shadow Valley. Visit Shadow Valley's website to learn more of why I call Shadow Valley "HOME"...

Mark Phillips

479-877-0176

kmarkp@me.com

The 2010 Shadow Valley "Showcase of Homes" benefiting Susan G. Komen for the cure is in progress... Don't miss out this weekend - 29th-31st of October at Shadow Valley in Rogers, AR.

This is a wonderful event - tickets are only $15 - Come check out these beautiful homes in Shadow Valley October 29th-31st from 11am-6pm. FOR MORE INFO visit Shadow Valley's Website

& on Friday October 29th from Noon - 1pm & again from 4-7pm I will have these two Homes for sale in Shadow Valley OPEN for your viewing as well! Enjoy Lunch from Noon-1pm compliments of Nicky Dou with Century 21 Exclamation Realty (Realtors and the Public are welcome) and Wine and Cheese from 4-7... Realtors bring your business cards - First National Title Company will be giving away some great prizes!

Shadow Valley Neighborhood in Rogers, Arkansas is one of the most popular neighborhoods in all of Northwest Arkansas. Shadow Valley is a master planned community on over 544 acres with beautiful grounds including a lush and landscaped gated entry with security, beautiful lakes, springs and a 18 hole Championship Golf Course. Other amenities include a 40,000 sq.ft. clubhouse, tennis and fitness center, playground, basketball court, restaurant and swimming pool. All of this is located in the heart of Northwest Arkansas in the Rogers/Bentonville area - Home of Wal-Mart...

Click on Map to view Shadow Valley's website and the Master Plan.

Shadow Valley is located in Rogers however the schools are Bentonville: Bentonville Public Schools website.

When it comes to "living in Shadow Valley" there is a wide range of home choices including Townhomes, Chateaux and Golf Villas with lawn and exterior homes maintenance provided as well as single family homes ranging from the lower 200,000 up to over a couple of million dollars!

There are some wonderful builders in Shadow Valley and they are ready to customize your home today! OR you can select from one of the many resale homes for sale. For a list of homes for sale in Shadow Valley email me.

Shadow Valley is one of the best places to LIVE in Northwest Arkansas - in fact, Shadow Valley was selected "Best Neighborhood" in 2005 and 2006 "Best of NWA" Readers Poll conduced by Citiscapes Magazine.

If you are looking to relocate to Northwest Arkansas and would like to check out Shadow Valley (or already live in Northwest Arkansas - just looking for a new neighborhood) - I would love to show you around, take you to lunch at the wonderful Restaurant and set up a tour of Shadow Valley! Call or email me today - Nicky Dou | 479-236-3457 | nicky@nickydou.com | The #1 Century 21 Agent in ALL of Arkansas...

Read my BLOG post about Pinnacle Country Club and Neighborhood here...

Visit my website to search all homes for sale in Northwest Arkansas... www.NickyDou.com

Closing escrow on a your new home is the final curve in a long and winding road to home ownership. By this point, most buyers are kind of like seniors in college - a little nervous about the last few days, kind of sick of the whole process, but basically just ready to get it over with and get on with life. Here are a few things that help everything go more smoothly and make closing escrow easier than babysitting. Heck, let's make it fun by putting closing tips together with babysitting tips. That way we'll change two babies with one diaper *snicker*.

Know what to expect going into it.

This applies for your home closing and babysitting. If you are about to babysit a two year old, it's much different than babysitting a twelve year old. You'll have to plan accordingly. The same goes for closing. If you are closing a primary residential property it's one thing. If you are doing a 1031 tax exchange on commercial property that is currently leased and has an assumable loan, that's something different entirely. Get your head prepared for the situation in front of you. Let's assume it's a pretty easy babysitting gig, a.k.a. a primary residence, residential closing.

Identify yourself!

Most babysitters are friends or family members but some come from a friend of a friend or a service. These sitters need some ID right? It's sort of the same with closing escrow. Bring two forms of ID - your driver's licence and something else like a social security card. If you want to really play it silly safe, bring three. Title companies and lenders need to know you are who you say you are when signing official documents.

You probably need some money.

Babysitters may get stuck with cheap parents that won't spring for pizza. Bring yourself some dough (cash, not pizza dough). With regard to closing your property, don't bring cash, they generally won't take it. Your Realtor should get a HUD-1 before closing. This explains all the expenses in detail so you know how much money is not covered by the seller or by your lender. You take that number and get a wire transfer the morning of your closing or bring a cashier's check. FYI, title companies don't take personal checks. Although, I have seen some take a check under $500.00 to cover unexpected costs that were agreed upon at the closing table.

Stretch ahead of time and keep some perspective.

Babysitting may be a little unnerving at times, but if you like kids, it can be a load of fun. Same thing with closing day. You and your family are starting a new life in a new home. Look at closing as the first day of a great adventure. Okay, so that's not just like babysitting but I drew as many parallels as I could. With babysitting, I'd stretch everything, with closing, I'd just stretch my signing hand. Happy closing/sitting!

Have questions about the home buying process? Check out the buying a home category of my site to learn much more about the whole process. Or just contact me and let me worry about most of it for you!

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Why Going to Closing is Easier than Babysitting

Shadow Valley is an upscale private, gated community, golf course, and country club located in western Rogers Arkansas off Southgate road. Shadow Valley is a master planned community nestled on 544 acres of Rogers real estate with over 900 homes and townhomes. Take a look at all that Shadow Valley has to offer it's current and future residents . . .

Shadow Valley is centrally located.

Live in west Rogers, work anywhere in Northwest Arkansas. Shadow Valley residents enjoy living in the City of Rogers while their kids go to Bentonville Schools. The property is easily accessible to Interstate 540, Walmart Home Office, J.B. Hunt, and Tyson corporate offices.

Shadow Valley is full of great amenities:

• A 40,000 square foot modern clubhouse and restaurant
• Championship 18 hole golf course
• Tennis center
• Fitness center
• Swim center
• Walking and jogging trails
• Children's activity center

Shadow Valley has quality homes and a lifestyle people look for.

In addition to all the amenities of a full service country club and gated community, the homes in Shadow Valley are built by a select group of Premier Builders that have been selected for their attention to detail and total commitment to quality.

• David Harris - David Harris Construction Co.
• Dean Horton - Horton Homes, Inc.
• John Tidwell- Tanglewood Homes, Inc.
• Judy Enderle- Enderle Construction, Inc.
• Kurt Puttkammer- Kurt Puttkammer Homes
• Lance Johnson - Lance Johnson Building Company
• Phil Wenzinger- Wenzinger Homes
• Vance Puttkammer- Vance M. Puttkammer Homes, Inc.

The Premier builders will create custom or semi-custom homes and also have homes that are in "move-in ready" condition. Shadow Valley home prices being around $270,000 for a single family home. Villas, Chateaux's, and Townhomes begin around $180,000. Shadow Valley has an architectural control committee that regulates the design of all homes and unimproved property within the grounds, enhancing property values and preserving the beauty of the community.

Shadow Valley Community Fees and Club Memberships

Property Owner's Association

Shadow Valley does have a POA or property owner's association that maintains the gatehouse, streetlights and all the common areas within the property. Dues are $45 per month.

Country Club Membership

All owners of residential property within the Shadow Valley Master Planned Community (SVMPC) must have at least a Social Membership which is $1,000 initiation fee and $85 per month. This gives you access to the club restaurant, banquet and meeting facilities, tennis shop, golf shop, fitness center, swim center, playground, etc.

An upgraded Tennis Membership affords you all of the social membership benefits plus Indoor and outdoor tennis courts, professional instruction, team tennis, leagues, and tournaments. The cost of the Tennis Membership is $2,250 initiation fee and $145 per month.

The highest level of membership at Shadow Valley Country Club is a Golf Membership which gives you all the privileges of a Tennis Membership plus use of the golf course, driving range, unlimited range balls, short game practice area, putting clocks, professional instruction, junior programs, leagues, and tournaments. Golf membership requires a $5,000 initiation fee and $275 per month. All fees do not include Arkansas sales tax.

Shadow Valley offers another great option for discriminating buyers that are looking for a new home and a new community that provides safety, community, and luxury. Let me know if you would like to find out more about Shadow Valley or any master planned community in Northwest Arkansas. If you are looking for information about other neighborhoods in Northwest Arkansas, check out the Neighborhoods Category of this site.

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Shadow Valley Private Gated Community in Rogers Offers a Fantastic Lifestyle for Northwest Arkansas Residents

Do you live in Shadow Valley and want to express your love for your community? Leave a comment below and let readers know what it's like to live in this great neighborhood.