by - November 19, 2007 12:00 am
Arvest Tops $1B Mortgage Mark
Fayetteville-chartered Arvest Bank once again held the top spot on the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal?s list of largest mortgage lenders.
Tag: Investments
by - November 19, 2007 12:00 am
Real Estate Changes Apparent in NWA Market
The Northwest Arkansas commercial market continued to grow as the area?s residential market saw further signs of correction during the third quarter.
by - November 19, 2007 12:00 am
Residential Lot Supply Still Cause for Concern (Market Forecast)
In the third quarter of 2007, the single-family residential market continues to be of major interest in both Benton and Washington counties. The excessive supply of residential lots/new homes added to the Northwest Arkansas market over the last few years
by - November 19, 2007 12:00 am
Epcon Communities Develops Ranch-Style Condos (Real Deals)
Dublin, Ohio,-based Epcon Communities is in Phase I of developing a $30 million, 122-unit condominium community in Fayetteville.
by - November 19, 2007 12:00 am
Home Bancshares Selling White River Stake
Conway?s Home Bancshares Inc. wants to sell its 20.4 percent stake in Fayetteville?s White River Bancshares Inc.
by - November 5, 2007 12:00 am
Merrill Mistake
We spoke with some area brokers to get their reaction to a federal court?s ruling that stopped all use of fee-based brokerage accounts by Oct. 1. The ruling didn?t seem to ruffle any feathers.
by - November 5, 2007 12:00 am
Designations Proliferate for Financial Planners, Wealth Managers
The number of financial planning designations is increasing, so it’s important to know what those letters after someone’s name means.
by - November 5, 2007 12:00 am
Succession Plans Ease Transitions, Lessen Burden
Business succession plans can help ease transitions of family companies by mitigating tax burden and lessening the chances of sibling squabbles.
by - November 5, 2007 12:00 am
Potential Donors Should Prep for Year-End Giving
The 2006 Pension Protection Act included an IRA charitable rollover provision which permits people age 70 and-a-half and older to make up to $100,000 worth of charitable gifts directly from an Individual Retirement Account through December 31, 2007.
by - November 5, 2007 12:00 am
Diversification Key to Protect Wealth in a Turbulent Market
While the average homeowner is unlikely to see a $250,000 change in the value of their home in 12 months, all homeowners should consider the likelihood that their home equity is less than they think.
by - November 5, 2007 12:00 am
Arkansas’ Top Executives Earn More Than $197 Million in 2006
The top 99 executives at Arkansas’ 21 public companies together earned more than $197 million in 2006.
by - November 5, 2007 12:00 am
New Firm Tops SEC-RIAs List for ’07
For the first time since the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal began tracking SEC-registered investment advisers, a firm has surpassed Garrison Asset Management in terms of managed assets.
by - November 5, 2007 12:00 am
Risk Management a Balancing Act Between Clients’ Fear, Greed
Risk management boils down to a relationship between a client’s fear and greed according to Jim Blount of The Point Financial Group.
by - November 5, 2007 12:00 am
?Spend Mentality? Vexes Wealth Managers
Young professionals? propensity to spend and lack of interest in saving for the future have many investors looking for ways to get those under 40 on the savings bandwagon.
by - November 5, 2007 12:00 am
Brokered Deposits Skew Market Data
New and new-to-the market banks are stunting the deposit growth of the larger, more established banks in Northwest Arkansas.
by - November 5, 2007 12:00 am
Embrace Successful, Meaningful Meetings (Human Factor)
If you must endure meetings, make them productive.
by - October 22, 2007 12:00 am
Leading with Integrity Often Requires Courage, Sacrifice (Opinion)
Leading with integrity often challenging but always rewarding
by - October 8, 2007 12:00 am
Valley Bank Won?t Make Purchase
Valley Bank announced it?s plan to purchase a south Arkansas Bank has fizzled out.
by - October 8, 2007 12:00 am
What’s in Your Bias Baggage? (Jim Karrh Commentary)
Personal biases can hold businesses back and cloud the decision-making process.
by - September 24, 2007 12:00 am
Executives Escape For Racecar Runs
Several area professionals, including Jeff Gaddy of Gaddy Investment Co., like to unwind at speeds of 120 mph at Hallett Motor Racing Circuit in Hallett, Okla.