Thu Jan 26, 2012
In many ways, Diamondhead owners experienced a 2011 like most others: sunny days on the water, a temperate climate accented by scenic landscapes.
One night in April, however, the climate turned not so temperate. One of the state's regular spat of tornado-spawning storms came up through Texas the night of April 25, taking its usual route up the I-30 corridor headed northeast.
This time, the Hot Springs area was nicked. Only minor injuries were reported…
Posted on Thu, 26 Jan 2012
Wed Jan 25, 2012
We're sure many of you noticed a camera crew walking about Diamondhead a few months back, and the end result is finally live and ready for your viewing pleasure! We tried to cover all the best things about our quaint little community in less than 3 minutes, talking about everything from the low cost of living and great school districts to proximity to Little Rock and friendly neighbors. Please give it a watch and let…
Posted on Wed, 25 Jan 2012
Thu Jan 19, 2012
We recently came across an article titled “Staying Home, Many Boomers to Stay Put in Retirement” and it really got us thinking… The article spoke mostly about a 2011 poll taken from a popular 40+ website, LifeGoesStrong.com, about what, where, and why boomers will do upon retirement. Over 50% are unlikely to move away from their current town, and 4 in 10 say they’ll stay in their current home. However, most of this was due…
Posted on Thu, 19 Jan 2012
Thu Dec 8, 2011
One of the biggest things families research when moving into a new house or city is the school district their kids will soon be attending.
Lakeside School District – the district the young residents of Diamondhead attend – stands out from the rest in the state of Arkansas.
Lakeside was recently one of five school districts in the state to receive an ‘A’ grade from the Arkansas Policy Foundation in October, according to the Hot…
Posted on Thu, 8 Dec 2011
Tue Nov 29, 2011
Building a new home is one of the most important investments you’ll ever make. So when it comes to making that home energy efficient, why cut corners? Build a home that is not only comfortable but one that will operate efficiently and save you money. Here’s a list of things you should consider when building an energy efficient home:
Lighting
Install luorescent lightbulbs
Consider automatic lighting control
Windows
Double or triple-paned
“Low-E” clear coatings
Warm-edge…
Posted on Tue, 29 Nov 2011
