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Is Arkansas Really Affordable? - Moving to Arkansas 2022

If you are considering moving to Arkansas, you may be baffled at how affordable it is! From homesteading to city life, Arkansas has so much to offer. In this video, Nicole shares her thoughts on all the things to love about Arkansas and why living in Arkansas has remained so affordable!
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Hi, I’m Nicole Nark, a full-time Realtor® at HomeWay Realty in Little Rock. I came to Little Rock with the love of my life, I am a proud Mom of two furbabies (Mini Schnauzer Mix and German Shepard), a Graduate of Communications from the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville and Honor Graduate of Arkansas Real Estate School in Little Rock.
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  • @susanasalinas8797
    @susanasalinas87972 жыл бұрын

    I visited Arkansas a month ago and it's so beautiful,

  • @NicoleNark

    @NicoleNark

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes! So pretty especially as we approach fall!

  • @erinmckim2267
    @erinmckim22672 жыл бұрын

    This video was so helpful for understanding the housing market in Arkansas. Thank you! I have been binge watching your content about Arkansas. Such great information! Sounds like a lovely place to live.

  • @richq1318
    @richq13182 жыл бұрын

    Your videos have been very informative and fun to watch. I live in Houston. I visited Little Rock last year and I loved it. I love that it is off the radar. I want to move there one day soon.

  • @anthonytony8328
    @anthonytony83282 жыл бұрын

    Arkansas is the last place Californian's will move to. That's why I want to move there

  • @nancysahrakar3125

    @nancysahrakar3125

    2 жыл бұрын

    We are Californians and are moving to AR this year. We just bought a house and are so excited to leave this state. I'm done with it here!👎

  • @thisisgusman

    @thisisgusman

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@nancysahrakar3125 Hey did you do an online tour or did you travel to Arkansas to buy?

  • @nancysahrakar3125

    @nancysahrakar3125

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@thisisgusman we bought a house site unseen. But have traveled back there twice since we purchased. Only problem is we can't sell our house here in CA because the market has cooled off.

  • @OpposingPony

    @OpposingPony

    2 жыл бұрын

    I work at a dmv. Transfer people in from California almost every day.

  • @rachelsill79

    @rachelsill79

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nancysahrakar3125 yeah boy are you in for a surprise. I'm from Kentucky but I grew up in California and Arkansas is the dump of the United States. If the United States were a person Arkansas would be the taint. Good luck

  • @activ8xp
    @activ8xp2 жыл бұрын

    Loving your content. Great job.

  • @NicoleNark

    @NicoleNark

    2 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate it! Thanks for watching 😊

  • @luisbonilla8607
    @luisbonilla86072 жыл бұрын

    As always great content. 👍

  • @NicoleNark

    @NicoleNark

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Luis!

  • @johnhernandez842
    @johnhernandez8422 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for all the information.

  • @RedLetterSolutionsV
    @RedLetterSolutionsV2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video Nicole!!

  • @NicoleNark

    @NicoleNark

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @davidchaos19
    @davidchaos19 Жыл бұрын

    I have been trying to get out of Southern California and move to Arkansas, I would have been there by now but someone stole the money I was gong to use to move. The only good thing about that is I have bee able to find this channel and do more home work before just picking up and moving, so I feel a lot more confident about moving to Arkansas now.

  • @NicoleNark

    @NicoleNark

    Жыл бұрын

    I am sorry to hear that! but give me a shout when you are ready to move to arkansas

  • @KamalElfahssi
    @KamalElfahssi2 жыл бұрын

    Welcome back Nicole, have not been in Arkansas yet.

  • @prestonstephens7719
    @prestonstephens7719 Жыл бұрын

    Arkansas is the best kept secret!!! Moved here from Texas ((the new California)). Property taxes are a small percentage compared. Love it here!!!

  • @NicoleNark

    @NicoleNark

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @danoliva033
    @danoliva033 Жыл бұрын

    I've listened to a few of your videos and am very pleased with your information. I would love to hear you speak about Jonesboro, as that's where I am planning on moving too. Anyway, thank you.

  • @davidhumphrey4971
    @davidhumphrey49712 жыл бұрын

    I love Arkansas have a nice piece of property surrounded by trees wildlife

  • @JustThink2000
    @JustThink2000 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, my fathers side of the family live there and I heard it was really nice. I’m just so use to the beach, piers etc

  • @2030bhusak
    @2030bhusak Жыл бұрын

    Thinking about moving to Arkansas...the rents in the Boston area are outrageous!!! I'm 45 minutes from Boston, but it is still crazy expensive!!!!

  • @karenchandler2921
    @karenchandler2921 Жыл бұрын

    Where are the rural areas in your state? I want to buy a homestead in Arkansas, or a ranch, a farm? I am getting excited 😊! Oh and I want 40 acres or more. I also don't want neighbors anywhere near me.

  • @thechiefinthesouth1796
    @thechiefinthesouth17962 жыл бұрын

    I live in Newport AR, great content as usual.

  • @NicoleNark

    @NicoleNark

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @zc3303
    @zc33032 жыл бұрын

    Arkansas is the MOVE... I have family there in Little Rock, Malvern, n Lone Oak.. Right now I'm in Texas and I can tell everyone has moved to Texas from California, Miami, Louisiana, Mississippi and Chicago...Texas is becoming over populated. I'm just concerned about work in Arkansas

  • @OpposingPony

    @OpposingPony

    2 жыл бұрын

    And then all the Texans move here lol

  • @steveroberson1488
    @steveroberson1488 Жыл бұрын

    Cant wait to relocate to Arkansas this Fall

  • @masoneversole575
    @masoneversole5752 жыл бұрын

    I live in the mountain area of Arkansas in van buren about an hour from Fayetteville and I can tell you recently I’ve seen so many different license plates from all over the United States so yes it is cheap to live here I highly recommend it if you love the natural beauty of nature

  • @OpposingPony

    @OpposingPony

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi from Van Buren as well!!

  • @keithknott8307
    @keithknott8307 Жыл бұрын

    You said you went from the "DALLAS TX AREA", Unfortunately I'm in the "FT WORTH TX AREA". I would love to move back to "ARKANSAS" But how does he do it: With "$8.000.00 No credit history $870.00 a month? All I'm looking for is 5-10 unimproved acres Far away from any city. I'd like to put a small trailer, or a TINY HOME on it. But where does that exist in ARKANSAS? Please reply.

  • @marthafitch4030
    @marthafitch40302 жыл бұрын

    I got here almost a year ago and I have not able to buy a home Arkansas it’s no longer cheap Arkansas it’s a primary place where people want to come and live yes you have all the other stuff like beauty and rivers and nature but now It’s not that affordable, yes it’s cheaper then California but not that cheap!

  • @YouTubeRealtor
    @YouTubeRealtor2 жыл бұрын

    Love this video idea, great job, are you getting leads from this?

  • @boxbrown4755
    @boxbrown47552 жыл бұрын

    I visited Little Rock Arkansas 2 months ago its beautiful. I can't wait to go back.. The food was great the housing outstanding and the people great! My wife and I took a walk along the Riverfront Park and sat and looked at the bridge. We didn't want to go back home.

  • @NicoleNark

    @NicoleNark

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am so happy to hear that you and your wife loved Little Rock Alan! It is a great place to live and enjoy!

  • @boxbrown4755

    @boxbrown4755

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@NicoleNark Yes it is. Our son is enjoying it.

  • @anthonytony8328

    @anthonytony8328

    2 жыл бұрын

    I hesr the crime rate is high there?

  • @libbylife7161
    @libbylife7161 Жыл бұрын

    I am relocating to NWA in March. Excited coming from Seattle.

  • @NicoleNark

    @NicoleNark

    Жыл бұрын

    how exciting! are you relocating for a job?

  • @libbylife7161

    @libbylife7161

    Жыл бұрын

    @@NicoleNark No, just to live in a cheaper area.

  • @mrnoedahl
    @mrnoedahl Жыл бұрын

    Arkansas is experiencing slow growth due to lack of industry there. What jobs do you have to offer people moving there. Maybe mowing lawns.

  • @rleahigh
    @rleahigh2 жыл бұрын

    Nicole, have you done a video focusing just on the Hot Springs Village area?

  • @WandaResende
    @WandaResende2 жыл бұрын

    Love it

  • @TheHope4abetterworld
    @TheHope4abetterworld2 жыл бұрын

    Is this still true 6 months later? I probably can't consider a move for a year, what is the expectation?

  • @seeyaatthebema
    @seeyaatthebema2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Nicole, I'm a Mobile Notary Public Loan Signing Agent and I'm so ready to leave Washington state. Arkansas is at the top of my list, but I haven't been able to find much information on my prospects there for my field of work. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.

  • @boxbrown4755
    @boxbrown47552 жыл бұрын

    Nicole, can you talk about some of the great Arkansas rural areas to retire to? I like the little Rock area so convenient to coffee shops and walking parks and eateries, but I like space. I am talking about 40, 50 or 60 acres.

  • @NicoleNark

    @NicoleNark

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Alan! That's a great suggestion 😊 I will work on that video soon.

  • @boxbrown4755

    @boxbrown4755

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@NicoleNark Thanks Nicole. I

  • @nomadicslacker6387

    @nomadicslacker6387

    Жыл бұрын

    Little Rock is very high crime.

  • @gr82bloved43
    @gr82bloved432 жыл бұрын

    Hi Nicole, I spoke with you today regarding usda... saw this video so i searched properties in Ark.... I'm crying - lol... some of these homes are gorgeous and incredibly cheap (now its all relative coming from So California)... but I've never seen anything like it... some of these homes in Cali would be in the millions - not under 200k lol... i just can't wrap my head around it... Thanks for a great video!

  • @NicoleNark

    @NicoleNark

    2 жыл бұрын

    The prices here are crazy! It is such a hidden gem 😊

  • @HighPriestessK
    @HighPriestessK2 жыл бұрын

    Don’t tell all our secrets…I don’t want a lot of people coming here…🤫😉🙂

  • @NicoleNark

    @NicoleNark

    2 жыл бұрын

    It is a gem!

  • @rockynix7731
    @rockynix7731 Жыл бұрын

    I'm retired and Hoping to move back Thier this fall .... mountain view here I come ..

  • @clowilliams17
    @clowilliams172 жыл бұрын

    I am moving from the Seattle wa Area To my Home Town Texarkana Arkansas What do you think about Texarkana I was Surprized the Housing price has gone up please give Me Feedback O just Returned from Texarkana 4 days ago I started watching your Viedo's there almost two months ago I ABSOLUTELY LOVE LOVE LOVE THEM !!!!!! MOVI G BACK TO ARKANSAS HOME SWEET HOME 😃 THANKS 😊 CLO ❤

  • @juliovilla1755
    @juliovilla17552 жыл бұрын

    Very Good.

  • @NicoleNark

    @NicoleNark

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @quackquak5471
    @quackquak54712 жыл бұрын

    Why the housing market so frickin high in Union County? I'm a first time buyer & the homes looking unaffordable for me. Southern Arkansas is so expensive 😫

  • @norrishildreth7121
    @norrishildreth71212 жыл бұрын

    Hey love your video so I’m really thinking about moving to Arkansas I’ve been there many times I have family up there originally from Chicago I want to race then I moved to Iowa been here for like six years now I’m tired of the big city life and the north so that’s why I wanna move down south and my dream is to come somewhere and build a center for Kids because that’s what I do I work with kids so what’s your experience being there do you think that will work for me let me know please if that makes sense

  • @carolynreed4020
    @carolynreed40202 жыл бұрын

    Hi Nicole, I’m from Tennessee and I’m considering moving to Arkansas. What area are you in? I’m looking at Russellville.

  • @NicoleNark

    @NicoleNark

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am in the Central Arkansas area

  • @aprilk1782
    @aprilk17822 жыл бұрын

    I used to live in West LR in 2008-09 and I loved it by Chenal. I want to come back but I can't find anything over there under USDA. :(

  • @NicoleNark

    @NicoleNark

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes! Unfortunately that area is too populated now for USDA. The home would have to be outside the city limits or in a smaller surrounding city!

  • @aprilk1782

    @aprilk1782

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@NicoleNark I pulled up the map and was looking to see if there’s something right on the border. I just don’t have the 20% for a 220k home and the thought of PMI kills me lol ugh!

  • @robertlewisclarkiii1124
    @robertlewisclarkiii11242 жыл бұрын

    How is the crime there.. I always see that the crime is high in Arkansas.. not sure if that is true or is it just Pine Bluff and west Memphis???

  • @jaybo5176
    @jaybo51762 жыл бұрын

    What counties in nwa would you say have the cheapest undeveloped land?

  • @Iamforulive
    @Iamforulive2 жыл бұрын

    bestie ill catch you there soon

  • @xinli8046
    @xinli8046 Жыл бұрын

    Arkansas is a beautiful state. But lack of everything else, high poverty and crime scare a lot people off.

  • @GMANN83
    @GMANN832 жыл бұрын

    ? By the way your information is great and very helpful I like to know from your opinion what is the racial makeup in Little Rock Arkansas ? To me I have always shunned Southern States due to racial problems however I do know it's everywhere but as far as buying a home in Arkansas what is your take on that ? Thank you.

  • @chrisalexander2889
    @chrisalexander28892 жыл бұрын

    I have been through Arkansas a couple of times and I had an awesome meal at a Truck stop yep a truck stop ! Any way I will be retiring in 8 months and Arkansas is looking pretty damn good and budget friendly.........

  • @DL-1
    @DL-12 жыл бұрын

    How do I find cheap land in Southwest Arkansas to build a house on? What is the price per acre?

  • @NicoleNark

    @NicoleNark

    2 жыл бұрын

    How much land are you looking for? And would it only have residential use?

  • @DL-1

    @DL-1

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@NicoleNark one acre at a time. Residential or small multifamily.

  • @keleniengaluafe2600
    @keleniengaluafe2600 Жыл бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @ThinkCritikalPodcast
    @ThinkCritikalPodcast Жыл бұрын

    Im moving my clothing brand to Arkansas this weekend

  • @NicoleNark

    @NicoleNark

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s awesome. Is it an online brand? Or physical location?

  • @ThinkCritikalPodcast

    @ThinkCritikalPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    @@NicoleNark i have it online now but I’m opening a brick and mortar in a town called Magnolia,Arkansas

  • @WhathephukkTV

    @WhathephukkTV

    Жыл бұрын

    Do you have dad hats ?

  • @ThinkCritikalPodcast

    @ThinkCritikalPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    @@WhathephukkTV yes sir we do. Please let us know what you like 👍

  • @JustThink2000
    @JustThink2000 Жыл бұрын

    How’s this state/city for single women?

  • @EmpathPsychic85
    @EmpathPsychic85 Жыл бұрын

    Hi! Is pet grooming a big thing there? I have a storefront dog salon in satellite beach Florida....inflation is ridiculous here and it's turning into the new California....I'd like to sell my salon in the next year or two and relocate to Arkansas. I'd like to buy some land for a dog boarding kennel behind my house where I can work from home grooming and breeding dogs as well.

  • @NicoleNark

    @NicoleNark

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Joanna! Yes pet grooming is an in-demand business here!

  • @dawnmusick7632
    @dawnmusick7632 Жыл бұрын

    It's no longer affordable in Arkansas for those of us who have been here so long thanks to those moving here paying the ridiculous rent and housing payments. I'll be homeless like so many other's come 11.1.

  • @Elysian40772

    @Elysian40772

    11 ай бұрын

    It's way more affordable than FL. $700 for a 1 bed apt vs. $1600, I'll take it.

  • @maryprater9218
    @maryprater92182 жыл бұрын

    My husband was born in Arkansas. He's from Holly Grove. Hate to ask, but is there a lot of racism is the state?

  • @yorusoisj

    @yorusoisj

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for asking a real question. Looking forward to the answer :)

  • @toobcontinued1965

    @toobcontinued1965

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes it’s still very racist in certain areas.

  • @maryprater9218

    @maryprater9218

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@toobcontinued1965 thanks, that is a concern for me. We are a mixed race family.

  • @OpposingPony

    @OpposingPony

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sadly, yes. As a white person I hear a lot of other white people say some pretty disgusting racist stuff. I would love for our state to become more diverse but I wouldn't blame people for not moving here because of it.

  • @leslieechavarria9532
    @leslieechavarria95322 жыл бұрын

    This might not be the best question but I’m honestly curious .. how is the racism in Arkansas ?

  • @livetosmileandlaugh5368

    @livetosmileandlaugh5368

    2 жыл бұрын

    Their state flag scares me. I'm not going to lie.

  • @NicoleNark

    @NicoleNark

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm not going to lie....it scared me too when I moved here!

  • @anthonytony8328

    @anthonytony8328

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@livetosmileandlaugh5368 A flag scared you? Stay where you are. If you're worried about racism move to Gary Indiana. They're LITERALLY selling homes for $1

  • @n-fotrnd1150

    @n-fotrnd1150

    Жыл бұрын

    You Good in most areas however there are a few places to avoid

  • @Iamforulive
    @Iamforulive2 жыл бұрын

    not going to lie i want to gatekeep arkansas LOL

  • @ALCRAN2010
    @ALCRAN20102 жыл бұрын

    Unclaimed land, you say? Like stick a flag in the ground, or how does this work?

  • @NicoleNark

    @NicoleNark

    2 жыл бұрын

    😅 So I feel like a better term I could have used would have been "undeveloped" but if I stumble upon some unclaimed free land, I'll give you a call!

  • @dennis-uk7ke
    @dennis-uk7ke Жыл бұрын

    Holy crap New York is so expensive a dozen of eggs are $12 bucks

  • @SATXrattlesnake
    @SATXrattlesnake2 жыл бұрын

    You're so beautiful

  • @Chuck-jk9pj
    @Chuck-jk9pj11 ай бұрын

    Mountain home is a dead end town,unless you are in the medical field like a nurse,or can. Or you just want to retire.its good for fishing or hunting .all they know how to build is banks,and churches

  • @darkkatana_z3340
    @darkkatana_z33402 жыл бұрын

    Can I like move and work with you 😂

  • @florencia2771
    @florencia2771 Жыл бұрын

    " a million kids and counting" 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @nomadicslacker6387
    @nomadicslacker6387 Жыл бұрын

    Rent prices are very high for a state that has very little to offer as far as making a living, doesn't add up. Landlords are taking advantage of Joe Biden's high inflation.

  • @NicoleNark

    @NicoleNark

    Жыл бұрын

    The rent prices are high! That is one of the main reasons why I believe people buy houses at a younger age here.

  • @yorusoisj
    @yorusoisj2 жыл бұрын

    Simple answer: Poverty & Ignorance

  • @cookimozdziock8146
    @cookimozdziock8146 Жыл бұрын

    Too Red, too Christian.

  • @09198126
    @091981262 жыл бұрын

    Too many Mexicans. Feel like I'm on vacation here.

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