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Williamson retiring at end of February
Special to the Daily Record ecnobles@att.net
After 32 years at the Arkansas Real Estate Commission (AREC), Bill Williamson is retiring from the organization at the end of February.
Williamson started at the AREC in 1978 as investigator. He moved up to the position of chief investigator and then was deputy director. In 1996, he was named to his current job as executive director.
The Village brings a new community to Conway
It is sometimes easy to get captured by the simple essence of a black and white movie, especially when the chaos of traffic, long workdays and absence of free time bombard from all sides.
Thoughts of a more simple time or the idea of a slow down is calming. But finding such an oasis is difficult and even if one were found, surely it would be far away. Until recently, such a place might have been a plane-ride away, but an up-to-date oasis for the 21 Century is taking form right here in Central Arkansas. The Village at Hendrix is a possible solution for those looking for a break or retro-type of lifestyle.
Gadget Girl
The Snuggie
Well, if you have not already heard, Punxatawney Phil’s verdict on Groundhog Day was for six more weeks of winter. That’s good news for me, as I’m a huge fan of one of my favorite As-Seen-On-TV Christmas gifts I received last year. It’s one that would make an excellent gift for your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day — the Snuggie.
Kay's Cooking Corner
Valentine’s Day and chocolate!
Valentine’s Day is almost here. And guess what - I’ve got the perfect dessert! It is so good! It tastes like a big Chocolate Cherry, which I just love!
This dessert uses jarred Maraschino cherries. Have you ever wondered about those? Well, you know me – I wondered also. Here’s what I found.
Layla’s Restaurant is nice on the wallet and good in the belly
When looking at the monthly budget, going out to eat might be the first thing to go. On the other hand, it’s so nice when someone else does the cooking and the mess is in their kitchen. Fast food is a popular option, it’s easy and speedy, but usually not so good in the healthy department.
The Critic's Corner
When Peter Jackson set out to write, direct and produce “The Lovely Bones,” he must have had good intentions. Perhaps he read Alice Sebold’s novel, about a murdered teenage girl who lingers between this world and the next, and connected with the story. I wonder, though, if he lost his attachment to the material as the film took shape, because although the movie begins strong, by the end, all I could think was, “What was the point?”
Capital City Chatter
When they called a snow day at work during the big storm a couple weeks ago, I was thrilled. I looked out the window and watched the rain fall for about a minute before hopping back into bed. If is Arkansas’ idea of a snow day, I’m all for it I thought. I woke up a couple hours later, still smiling at the thought of a free day. I took another peek out the window and I saw snow instead of simple wet, raindrops. I dismissed the light dusting, thinking it wouldn’t turn into anything significant. Hours later, everything took a dramatic change. The temperature dropped below freezing and the semi-winter wonderland turned into a life size ice skating arena. Since I’m from Colorado, I am used to cold and snow, but the freezing rain requires some adjustment on my part.
It must be true
Comments on topics I saw in “The Week.”
For every dollar that the United States government brings in, two dollars go out, reports USA today.
While at the same time FOX News says the Obama administration projects the number of employees on the government payroll will grow to 2.15 million this year, reportedly making it the largest federal workforce in modern history.
Financial Focus Financial gifts for your Valentine
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, so you’d better get going with the flowers and chocolates for your sweetie. But this year, why not go beyond the traditional gifts and give a present that can make a difference in your loved one’s life for years to come? Specifically, why not give a financial gift?
Deck says jobs necessary to economic growth, but who is hiring?
Special to the Daily Record ecnobles@att.net
Everyone seems to agree that falling unemployment is a sign that will indicate the economy is recovering.
“Jobs must be our number one focus in 2010,” President Barack Obama said during his State of the Union address on Jan. 28. “People are out of work. They are hurting. They need our help.”
Caroll says agents need to pay attention to alterations to HUD’s GFE
Special to the Daily Record ecnobles@att.net
Jim Carroll Sr. of the Carroll Mortgage Group in Little Rock said there are some major changes to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and real estate agents who aren’t familiar with them need to learn about them in a hurry.
Natural State Snapshots
Harry and Passion Flower, the two new Red River hogs to join the Little Rock Zoo family predicted the arrival of spring during an official ceremony on Groundhog Day, as members of the media and others gathered in anticipation of the unofficial weather forecast.
Foreclosure options?
By Ethan C. Nobles
Arkansas Realtors Association Ethan@ArkansasRealtors.com
Generally, this space is set aside to talk about consumer issues – housing market conditions, how to attract buyers and that kind of thing.
However, we’ve not addressed fore-closures much in this column over the past couple of years. That’s un-fortunate because high foreclosure rates have become major problems for Arkansas con-sumers.
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