NWA Real Estate March 29, 2023

The Best of the Best

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Journey has been named the recipient of a national award for their exceptional performance within the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate global franchise. The company has been ranked as #1 in net growth and in the Top 10 of units sold, showcasing their incredible dedication and success in the industry. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Journey raised their volume from $411,616,006 in 2021 to $632,205,801 in 2022, for a  13.64% increase in net growth and up 1466 units.

“We are thrilled to receive this recognition from Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate,” said Ben Fox, co-owner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Journey. “Our team has worked tirelessly to achieve this level of success, and we are proud to have been acknowledged for our efforts. Our commitment to excellence and providing outstanding service to our clients remains our top priority.”

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Journey is known for being supportive and motivational, providing its agents with the tools and resources necessary to achieve success in the real estate industry. This recognition is a testament to their hard work and dedication, and the company looks forward to continuing its success in the future.

Several agents also earned national recognition. Matthew Bastian earned the 2022 National Rookie of the Year Award for his outstanding performance in his first full year in business. “Matthew hit the ground running. He is a professional and truly cares about his client’s best interest. This is what has made him number one in their hearts and earned him Rookie of the Year!” said Marion Aust, Principal Broker and Owner. The Mayer Team, with $49M in total sales, made Founders Club which is the top 1% of BHGRE Teams. Nationally they are ranked 14th. Natalie Edwards also made Founders Club as an individual agent, putting her in the elite group of 1% top sales agents by volume.

Additionally, BHGRE Journey was awarded the Greater Bentonville Chamber of Commerce “Main Street Member of the Year” award for their continuous community involvement, such as the Bentonville Half Marathon, First Friday’s, Farmers Markets, Parades, Special Olympics events and more.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Journey is a full-service, inclusive, real estate brokerage firm with two offices that serves all of Northwest Arkansas. The company’s agents are committed to providing clients with the highest level of service and support, helping them achieve their real estate goals.

The growing Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate network includes approximately 12,400 independent sales associates in approximately 420 offices serving home buyers and sellers across the United States, Canada, Jamaica, The Bahamas, Australia and Turkey.

NWA Real Estate March 16, 2023

Wall Street Journal Today: Walmart Helped Put Northwest Arkansas on the Map. Now Everybody Wants a Piece of It.

The once little-known region got a boost from the giant retailer and corporations like Tyson Foods and J.B. Hunt, but now workers from all over the country are flocking there.

Clio and Adam Mills didn’t know much about Northwest Arkansas when, in July 2021, they visited a friend who lived in Bentonville. Mrs. Mills, who lived with Mr. Mills in Los Angeles at the time, said they immediately fell in love with the “growth and excitement” happening there. They especially liked the local focus on health and wellness. She said the Cocoon Yoga Lab, a local yoga studio, is the best studio she’s ever been to.

The day after they arrived in Bentonville, Mrs. Mills, 37, founder of the digital and talent marketing agency Booje Media, asked to meet with her friend’s real-estate agent. “We met with her the next day,” she said. About a week after their visit, the Mills put an offer on a three-bedroom home on over 3 acres in Bentonville. They closed on it for about $550,000.

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NWA Real Estate January 31, 2023

NWA Ranked 4th Best Place to Buy A Home

Our own Northwest Arkansas metro area was ranked the 4th best place to buy a home in 2023 by the National Association of Realtors.
The population of Northwest Arkansas is growing at an annual rate of 2% compared to the national average of just .01% AND the region ranked 2nd on the list regarding housing affordability with a median home price of $328,400 compared to the 2022 national median of $379,100.
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