Most renters in Northwest Arkansas assume they need more money than they actually do. That's the one thing I wish every buyer knew before they wrote off owning a home.

I teach the process before any pitch. That means walking through pre-approval, what a contract actually says, and the programs that exist for first-time buyers in Arkansas — ADFA StartSmart, down payment assistance up to $15,000, and the Arkansas Dream Down Payment Initiative — in plain language, with no rush to sign anything.

Relocating from out of state? I research schools, commutes, and real market data down to the address, and I record narrated video walkthroughs so you can evaluate homes honestly before you travel. You get a CMA and my own read on value for every home you seriously consider.

I spent 14 years in education before real estate. The habit stuck: explain clearly, don't talk down, and never pressure. If you're not ready, you're not ready — and I'll still answer your questions.

Program terms change. I'll verify current eligibility with you before you count on any of them.