Area Foreclosures Continue to Be Low

Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, 02/19/2012

Foreclosures remain at significantly lower rates than a year ago...

RealtyTrac reported 110 foreclosures in the pipeline in Washington and Benton Counties, down 84.53% from January 2011. Nationally foreclosures were down 19% over the same time period.

We are blessed with the potential for early recovery from the recent downturn.

Area Nets 731 Jobs in 2011- Research Says Outlook Better for 2012

Northwest Arkansas Morning News 2/19/2012 -

The four big cities in Northwest Arkansas, along with Bella Vista, added a net 731 jobs in 2011, according to federal unemployment statistics...Kathy Deck, director for the Center for Business and Econominc Research at the University of Arkansas predicts that 2012 will show a net jobs increase of 2000.

Good news for those looking to relocate to Northwest Arkansas I would say...