There is a new name for luxury in Branson Missouri…D’Monaco. Featuring unique Villas in an exclusive Mediterranean style, the resort at D’Monaco offers panoramic lake views from every two or three bedroom Villa. Branson’s luxury destination on Table Rock Lake offers the accommodations and amenities to offer you the finest vacation anywhere
Below is a short video tour of the Villas at D’Monaco and all it has to offer.
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Whether you are in Branson for a romantic getaway, a weekend with friends, or a wedding…D’Monaco offers guests high-end luxury accommodations, dining, and activities that will leave you rejuvenated and stress free. Below is a pricing breakdown for Villa Rentals:
For additional information on D’Monaco’s Luxury Resort and Villas on Table Rock Lake go to www.D’Monaco.com or call (888) 336-6622 for sales and reservation information. If you are considering purchasing this type of property in Branson please contact me so I can arrange a complementary stay in one of D’Monaco’s luxury Villas for you.
I was recently showing some very upscale homes in the Pinnacle Hills area to a nice couple relocating to Northwest Arkansas from San Francisco. We looked at a heap of homes over Saturday and Sunday and finally found them the perfect house they could call home. One thing kept bugging me as we viewed home after home in Pinnacle Hills, Shadow Valley, and a number of other upscale neighborhoods in Rogers and Bentonville . . . how the homes showed! I hope no one takes offence, but someone needs to be taught how to stage a home prior to a showing. These are half million to million dollar homes in the nicest neighborhoods in Northwest Arkansas and most of them have major polish problems almost to the point of being ‘cliche’. Out of 18 homes we viewed over the two day home show marathon, only about a third of them were occupied. Most of the unoccupied homes were dusty, dirty, and generally unfit to show to a high end buyer.The occupied homes were definitely cleaner but they had some problems. I’m going to focus on the occupied homes here but just wait unoccupied homes, your time, it is a-comin’.
Here are the problems I saw and how they could easily be rectified . . .
One home we viewed had 14 (I counted) fragrant candles burning when we arrived. The wall of perfumed air waifed over us like a crashing tsunami. We went ahead and looked at the home. It had a nice split floor plan with an updated kitchen and a rather strange office/study/library/dining room combination. It was tastefully decorated in a sort of New England fashion. It also had terribly dirty carpet. It looked like a cat had a fight with the carpet and won. The only reason I remember anything about it is because I wrote down some key features as we raced through the rooms on our quest to escape the pungent mix of aromas. Of course, I understand why they lit 14 candles. The cat (or some wild beast) probably urinated all over the carpet causing the unpleasant “Cat P*$&” odor. How about Febreeze? Stanley Steemer? Spot Shot? Anything ring a bell? Ultimately, the carpet is going to have to be replaced so why not get it out of the way so the home will show better? Strong smells are a complete no-no when polishing your home for a showing. Bake a batch of cookies. Spray a little air freshener. Make a pie. Don’t burn your house down with aromatic candles.
I recently listed a property that was home to a small pet deer (one of the little baby ones with the spots). The owners generally let it roam free in the back yard. It’s not like the thing is dangerous or imposing. Actually, it’s adorable. Still, I have had a number of potential buyers list the pet deer as one of the ‘things’ they didn’t like about the house. They do know the deer doesn’t come with the house, right? Other buyers were so in love with the deer I think they forgot what the house even looked like.
Going back to my buyers from San Francisco, they have a dog. They love dogs. Unfortunately, not all dogs love strangers in their home. This happened to us exactly three times on the Saturday and Sunday we were looking at luxury homes. I can even name off the breeds: Bulldog, Yorkshire Terrier, and Bull Mastiff (yeah, I’m serious). These were three unfriendly encounters that made it very difficult to show and focus on the properties we were viewing. I know it’s a pain but put up your animals. It’s hard to focus on the beautiful granite counter-tops when fido is in the laundry room baying like a bloodhound on the scent of a coon(that’s raccoon, yeah, this is Arkansas).
Polishing a home before a showing is not a grand mystery of real estate. Pick things up, keep the home uncluttered and a little less ‘personalized’, use brighter lights, vacuum and sweep regularly, these are all common sense things that everyone should do to make any home show better. If you’re home has an eyesore or problem area, consider fixing them before they are brought to your attention by today’s well informed and ‘out for blood’ buyers. We know it’s a buyer’s market. Don’t give them an excuse to give you a lowball offer or demand unreasonable concessions. Know what your home is worth and be proud to show off it’s strengths. Downplay any weaknesses without concealing them as that is quite illegal and against the Realtor Code of Ethics. Keep a look out for more ‘polishing tips’ in the future or contact me to get my complete Showing Checklist for Home Sellers. Your wallet will thank you.
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Whenever a resident of Northwest Arkansas thinks of a subdivision with the finest luxury homes and amenities, they think of Pinnacle Subdivision and Country Club in Rogers. Pinnacle is Northwest Arkansas’ premier gated golf community providing security, comfort, and entertainment for anyone that is willing to pay the upscale price.
Pinnacle is located just off interstate 540 on Exit 82. Head west through the roundabout and you will find yourself at the main gate of Pinnacle Country Club. The fountains, manicured grounds, and guardhouse should give you an idea of what you can expect inside. There are approximately 600 lots on 540 acres of rolling Arkansas countryside withing the gates at Pinnacle. There are a number of lots and homes available for sale in the subdivision with prices ranging from $102,500 up to $270,000 for lots around an acre in size. Home prices currently range from $233,000 for patio homes and condos up to several million for large estate homes. Prices per square foot range from the high $120’s/ft. up to over $300/ft.
Pinnacle Country Club provides a destination for luxury lifestyle living that is hard to find anywhere else. The people, the events, the facilities, and amenities all combine to create a safe sanctuary. It’s a place you can call home. To find out more about Pinnacle, it’s amenities and home prices, contact me and keep an eye out for additional articles about Pinnacle and it’s residents.
Are you a resident of Pinnacle? Readers would love to hear what life is like for you and your family at Pinnacle. Please take the time to make a comment about your experience.
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There are lots of reasons to get the home you are buying inspected. There are very few reasons not to get a home inspection. The issue of ‘We don't have the money' doesn't count because you shouldn't be buying the house if you don't have a few hundred extra dollars to spend on something important like a home inspection. Most other reasons are similarly flawed. Here's some reasons you'll be real happy you did...
Reason #1: Husband can save himself alot of work...
Why would you spend your hard earned money on an inspector that finds things wrong with your soon to be abode? Because it will save you a boatload of work and honey-dos. An inspector gives you a report on all their findings from the foundation to the roof and everything in between. Face it, your wife's probably going to find all these problems sooner or later anyway. Why not get an inspection and let the old owners go ahead and fix everything for you before you move in. That leaves Sundays open to your own devices - football, friends, family, golf, naps. Let your imagination run wild.
Reason #2: Wife can save the prodding and nagging and move into a fully functional home from the get-go.
Ladies. If your husband doesn't have any honey-dos on the list this weekend make him watch a girl movie, cook you dinner, or plan a game night with family and friends in your new house. You can't let him get soft without a bunch of housework to do. Plus, you don't have to worry about that drywall crack in the ceiling in the living room or the draft that used to come through the back door, because you had your home inspected before you bought it. Smart. Very Smart.
Reason #3: Husband and Wife get a house that they know is a solid home without hidden problems and dangers.
When you get a home inspection, you aren't just looking for cracks in the walls, doors that don't shut tightly, or other cosmetic problems. You are looking for leaks, mold, dry rot, foundation problems, radon gas, and a host of other things that only a professionally trained inspector can spot. When you get an inspection, you can be assured your home will be safe for you and your family from the day you move in.
Besides all the obvious reasons, how does this help your marriage? Home buying is somewhat stressful at the best of times. Anything that can help alleviate stress, fear, and confrontation is a great thing. So get a home inspection. Use a good buyer's agent. Stay informed. You'll be happy you did. Contact me if you want a short list of great inspectors in Northwest Arkansas.
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I've seen a few presidential inaugurations over my 28 years. I even marched in President Clinton's Inaugural Parade in 1997. I haven't seen an inauguration or a presidency with so much hope and interest. Let's celebrate the day and the coming "New Birth of Freedom" with some curious facts about today and Presidential Inaugurations from the past. Feel free to share any amazing facts, stories, or words about this historic day.
Presidential Inaugurations and Presidential Facts of Old
Abraham Lincoln was the tallest U.S. President at 6′4″ and the first to include African-Americans in his parade in 1865.
Women were first included in the inaugural parade in 1917 at Woodrow Wilson's second inauguration.
The U.S. Marine Band has played at every presidential inauguration since 1801 when Thomas Jefferson was the first and only president to walk to and from his inauguration.
Bill Clinton attended 14 inauguration balls...that's what I call ‘ball-hopping.'
In 1949, Harry Truman's inauguration was the first to be televised.
The first ceremony on the Internet was Bill Clinton's second inauguration in 1997 (that's the parade I marched in).
FDR and Eleanor began the modern tradition of morning worship service by attending St. John's Church.
The 20th Amendment to the Constitution (1933) change the inaugural date from a day in March...to January 20th. Hey cool, 20th Amendment, January 20th! That's easy to remember.
The Inauguration of Barack Obama
Our 44th president, Barack Obama will be sworn in using the same Bible that President Lincoln used in his 1853 Inaugural swearing in. Check out the video.
Check out the list of ‘Prohibited Items' not allowed at this year's inauguration.
The security force for Obama's inauguration is greater than that which is currently deployed in Afghanistan. 30,000 National Guard troops, about 1,000 FBI agents, 8,000 police officers from as far away as Chicago, hundreds of TSA screeners, and a number of completely covert and undisclosed resources and agencies. 58 agencies are known to be involved.
Because millions of people will be expected in and around the inauguration activities, cell phone companies have set up additional temporary towers to help cover the massive data overload that is expected.
According to authorities, travel will be extremely difficult in Washington D.C. Expect ‘crush-level' crowds.
The platform used for the inauguration will hold more than 1,600 people. Including the President and Vice-President Elects and their families, cabinet members, members of congress, and hundreds more. Bleachers above the platform will hold another 1,000 including choirs and guests. I hope all that's sturdy.
Not able to attend the inauguration? Follow someone on Twitter that is or follow @Inauguration_DC.
The high on inauguration day 2009 is near 31 with a 30% chance of snow...bundle up.
I hope you enjoyed my inauguration facts. Come back tomorrow for fresh local and national real estate news and opinions! Please leave a comment to mark this historic day and become a part of history!
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Curious Facts to Celebrate the 56th Presidential Inauguration
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