Searcy Board of REALTORS

Searcy Board of REALTORS Searcy Board of REALTORS
Mission Statement
It is our goal to provide leadership, education, technology and support for all members.

To enhance the professional standards of the Real Estate profession and elevate our membership to better serve you. Your local Board of Realtors serving Searcy and the surrounding communities. All SBOR agents are members of the National Association of Realtors.

09/03/2026

Shipped directly by train, these “modern” homes would include everything a buyer would need to build their own sanctuary–precut wood, nails, and paint.

09/02/2026

“Some people look for a beautiful place. Others make a place beautiful.” – Hazrat Inayat Khan

08/31/2026

Data center developers could be complicating the housing market by outbidding homebuilders, at least in one fast-growing area.

08/29/2026

If you're thinking of selling your home this autumn, put your best efforts into refreshing the first thing homebuyers will see when they pull up.

08/26/2026

“A house is made of bricks and beams. A home is made of hopes and dreams.”

08/24/2026

Meghan, who turned 45 on Aug. 4, shared a cheeky clip of herself shimmying around the home she shares with Prince Harry.

08/22/2026

“That is the heart and soul of the American dream, homeownership, the idea of being able to buy a house and start to build your family.” – Wendell Pierce

08/19/2026

How Deductions Work

In the tax world, there are deductions and there are credits. Credits represent money taken off of your tax bill. Think of them as coupons. If you get a $500 tax credit, your tax due will go down $500. A tax deduction reduces your adjusted gross income, which in turn reduces your tax liability. Here’s how it works: If you’re in the 25% tax bracket your tax liability will be reduced by 25% of the total claimed deduction. So if you claim a $2,000 deduction you can expect your tax liability to drop by about $500.

Types of Deductions

Most of the favorable tax treatment that comes from owning a home is in the form of deductions. Here are the most common deductions:

Mortgage Interest

Unless your case is that rarest of rare cases, you can probably deduct all of your home mortgage interest. There are some exceptions: for example, there is a $1 million yearly cap on the amount you can deduct, but chances are this won't apply. In many instances, you can even deduct late fees.

In January, after the end of the tax year, your lender will send you IRS Form 1098, detailing the amount of interest you paid in the previous year. Be sure to also include any interest you paid as part of your closing. Lenders will include interest for the partial first month of your mortgage as part of your closing. You can find it on the settlement sheet. Ask your lender or mortgage broker to point this out to you. If it’s not included on your 1098, add this to your total mortgage interest when doing your taxes.

Real Estate Taxes

The money you pay in property taxes is deductible, too. If you pay your taxes through a lender escrow account, you’ll find the amount on your 1098 form. If you pay directly to your municipality, you will have personal records in the form of a check or automatic transfer

🏛️ A Look Inside the White County Courthouse ProjectBarry Hoffman of Hoffman Architectural joined us at the August Searc...
08/18/2026

🏛️ A Look Inside the White County Courthouse Project

Barry Hoffman of Hoffman Architectural joined us at the August Searcy Board of REALTORS® meeting to give us an update on the major reconstruction and renovation of the White County Courthouse.

This beautiful historic structure is getting an inside-out makeover, preserving its character while making significant improvements for the future. And did you know? The White County Courthouse is the oldest courthouse in Arkansas that is still actively serving as a seat of county government. That’s something our community can be incredibly proud of! ❤️

A big thank-you to Barry for sharing his knowledge and giving us a behind-the-scenes look at this important project, and to Glenn Dillard for arranging the presentation.

We were also honored to welcome visitors and speakers from the state leadership of the Arkansas REALTORS® Association. Did you know that your local REALTORS® are part of the largest trade organization in the state of Arkansas?

Being a REALTOR® means something. It means being part of a profession, a network, and an organization that plays an important role in communities across our state.

Proud to be REALTORS®. Proud to be part of Searcy. Proud to call White County home. 🏡❤️

A huge thank you to ProLand Title & Closing for helping make meetings like this possible through your continued support and partnership with the SBOR!

You are always there, working right alongside us and supporting our members and our community. We truly appreciate everything you do!

We love our affiliate members—and you guys rock! ❤️🏡

The Searcy Board of REALTORS® always enjoys having our affiliate members join us at our meetings! They truly are our par...
08/18/2026

The Searcy Board of REALTORS® always enjoys having our affiliate members join us at our meetings! They truly are our partners, and we couldn’t do what we do—selling homes and getting to the closing table—without them. ❤️🏡

And speaking of closing… did you know that as a buyer or seller, you get to choose your own closing company? That’s right—you can pick!

Citizens Title & Escrow is locally owned and operated and deeply invested in our community. Lynn can really nerd out when it comes to the research and title work needed to make sure everything is done correctly. And when a title issue or other problem pops up? They genuinely enjoy solving problems and are always up for a challenge!

Of course, that doesn’t mean they don’t appreciate a nice, smooth closing every now and then! 😂

We are grateful for our affiliate partners and everything they do to help us serve our clients. ❤️

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1611 W. Pleasure Avenue
Searcy, AR
72143

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