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Our Stories Are Key to Personal Change (I. Barry Goldberg Commentary)

One of my favorite faculty members at Georgetown, an executive coach with a Ph.D. in psychology, was fond of saying, “People can be viewed as a walking bundle of habits and stories.”

Upscale Condos Cost More, Offer Fewer SF

Condo construction is moving upscale in Northwest Arkansas with more high-dollar projects from Dickson Street to Beaver Lake.

High-End Home Market Still in Correction Mode

Northwest Arkansas? upscale home market has a 20-month inventory, but custom building continues.

Streetsmart Deals Real Estate Market Data

In a booming market rife with billions in real estate speculation, reliable information is worth a king?s ransom. One group is taking market info from and to the streets.

Faux Paint, Murals Finish Posh Homes

Many executives who spend a great deal of money on their homes want their walls to look like leather or stone. Custom wall coverings create unique looks, new market for local artisans.

SuperLifts Caters to Affluent Gear Heads

Vipers, Hummers and Ferraris can be lifted and stored in upscale garages by SuperLifts.

Persistence is Key To Upscale Selling (Becky Frey Commentary)

One upscale real estate agent offers “dos” and “don’ts” for dealing with upscale buyers.

Hardwoods Cover Home Floor Market

Traditional hardwood flooring and alternatives like cork and bamboo are still popular with home buyers.

High Net Worth Yields High-touch Treatment

Within the world of private banking, expectations of high-end customers seeking large mortgages often dictate how deals are done. Doctors don?t make house calls anymore, but private bankers sure do.

Hillside Lifestyle Adds Views, Value, Expense

Hillside dwellers must pay more up front to avoid costly repairs in the future.

Imperial Opens Door to National Market

Springdale businessman Barry Ozturk supplies custom wrought-iron entries through Imperial Doors to wealthy clients across the nation and in Northwest Arkansas.