Greers Ferry Lake July Events

Sorry to be late on the updates, folks! My daughter's summer activities have kept us hopping in the month of June. I wanted to update everyone on July's Greers Ferry Lake events. There had been some question as to whether or not Heber Springs would host it's annual Fireworks Extravaganza this year due to lack of sponsorship, however, the show will go on and is scheduled for Saturday, July 4 at 9:30 p.m. from Sandy Beach.

The other annual event in July is the World Championship Cardboard Boat Races scheduled for July 25 at Sandy Beach. If you have never seen this event then you need to boat over to Sandy Beach that day and check it out. I can honestly say that it is one of the funniest occurrences on the lake. Watching a bunch of grownups paddle around the beach in a race to not only beat each other, but beat the odds that their boats will saturate and sink, is a testament to the spirit of we lake-lovers! We can find all kinds of things to do on Greers Ferry. In the past, this event has been aired by ESPN and The Discovery Channel. If you are interested in creating a boat, here is the information you will need:

2009 Cardboard Boat Race Registration Form

Boat Building Information

Lots for Sale and Chamber Event Calender

Property at Tannenbaum is very affordable right now! If you know someone interested, please refer them our blogspot.

Here is a list of vacant lots available at Tannenbaum right now. Next week I plan to have the MLS gadget up and running so you can feel free to explore what's for sale in the entire area.

“Lots” for Sale at Tannenbaum

76 Tannenbaum Rd. Wooded Interior $9,500

121 Tannenbaum Rd. Wooded Interior $9,500

11 Island Shores Phase II Lakefront $90,000

Lot # 439 Kustrin Dr. Lakefront $129,000

Lot # 440 Kustrin Dr. Lakefront $129,000

4,9,10,11,25,30 Silver Shores Lane Lakefront – Boat Slip Availability!!! $90K-$145,000

Lots 18 Island Shores Subdivision Phase I. Great Lakefront Lots!
$115,000

Lot #122 Tannenbaum Rd. - Golf Course lot, great price (mls# 02 01169) $23,000

Lot #132 Tannenbaum Rd. - Golf Course lot, good location! (mls# 02 01172) $35,000

Lot # 147 Tannenbaum Rd. - Great Lakefront lot in original Tannenbaum S/D. Gentle slope to the water. Potential for a private dock or slip addition to neighbor's dock. - (mls# 10087959) $165,000

Lot # 125 Tannenbaum Rd. - Great golf course lot on Signature hole # 7, priced to sell $27,500

Lot #9 Silver Shores, Lakefront $115,000

Lot #10 Silver Shores, Lakefront $115,000

Lot #11 Silver Shores, Lakefront $115,000

Lot #30 Silver Shores, Lakefront $120,00

Lot # 11 Island Shores Phase 2 - Great Lakefront Building Site!! $90,000.00

Lot # 173 Tannenbaum Rd. - Lakefront, Western View of Big Lake, Old Tannenbaum - $155,500

Also, the Heber Spring Area Schedule of Events has been posted on the Chamber Website. Here is the summer schedule FYI.

Heber Springs Art Walk: The last Saturday of each month, April-November

July 4 Fireworks Extravaganza

July 17- 18 - 37th Annual Bud Magness Memorial Gospel Quartet Singing
July 25 - 22nd Annual World Championship Cardboard Boat Race Aug. 1-2 - Wakefest
Aug 6 - 8 122nd Old Soldiers Reunion
Sept. 3 - 7 - County Wide Yard Sale Labor Day Weekend-Art Fair on the Square
Hope to see you on the lake!

Memorial Day Plunge

Memorial Day weekend brought for the second year in row a steady amount of rain! Didn't stop Greers Ferry Lake die-hards from shuttling out of their slips anytime the sun peaked out for an hour or so.

With such huge amounts of rain, the water temperature is colder than usual for this time of year. That didn't stop my 5-year old from taking the plunge, however. By Monday afternoon the sun was out, the lake was calm, and the Dwyer family was ready to cruise. (Note: I use the word cruise, I had no intention of getting in unless it was for a quick potty break!)

But the family charmer, Caroline Patton, decided she had had enough of looking over the side at the inviting water, and as soon as we stopped, she took a cannonball from the top level!

Now, here's where a parent will do anything for their kids. After an hour pleading with blue little lips for Mommy to please just try it, I gave up and did the dive. (Experience has taught me that it's much easier to dive right in than try to ease in off of the ladder.)

IT WAS NOT BAD! Actually, there is something to be said for swimming in Greers Ferry right after a good rain. The water was crisp, but not breath-taking. One good lap around the boat and I was perfectly comfortable. There is something different about the first swim of the season. Perhaps it's because the lake is still in it's infant stages of summer--the boats haven't churned the water for several months and the overall feel is smooth and inviting.

If you haven't had a chance to take your first swim, I encourage you to visit soon and go for it! Call us at the office to book your rental house and create this kind of memory for your family. You won't regret it!

This Week's Featured Rental

The newest addition to our vacation rental program is also one of our nicest. Call us to book this or any of our rentals for your summer getaway on Greers Ferry Lake.

Bayview Chalet
380 Island Shores Dr.
-Million Dollar Views of Greers Ferry Lake!
-4 Bedrooms - Sleeps 8 (4 Queen Beds, 2 master suites)
-3 Baths (master with Air Jet Tub & Separate Tile Shower)
-3 Digital Satellite TVs (Direct TV)
-Brand New in 07'
-Backyard Fire pit
-Screen Porch
$1,800 per week or $900 for 3 nights


View More of this chalet or see our many other rentals: http://tannenbaum.com/rent2.htm

Introductions

We want to introduce ourselves to any readers who may not be familiar with Tannenbaum Properties. We are the Dwyer Family, and my late father-in-law began this business in 1968. We build, sell, and manage high-end homes in the greater Greers Ferry Lake area
( http://tannenbaum.com/).

The purpose of this blog spot is to keep our current homeowners informed and up-to-date. Naturally, we want to attract newcomers to our area as well. Sufficed to say, if you are interested in this perfect place to live, I will keep you posted!

Things you will see on our blog might include:

• What's Happening on Greers Ferry Lake
• Featured Properties
• Heber Springs, Greers Ferry Lake Area Events
• New Ideas in Home Building. So, if you build a home with us then your house will be featured as it progresses. You can easily show your friends pictures on this blogspot.
• Updated Multiple Listing Information -- We want you to feel free to look at what's for sale
• Because I am a proud Mom and wife, you may have to endure some musings on my family but I promise it will pertain to our lives living in the Greers Ferry Lake Area (most of the time.)

Great Deals at Tannenbaum--here's our featured property

There are some great deals right now at Tannenbaum. Take advantage of lower interest rates and reducedselling prices.

The NAR (National Association of Realtors) has recently informed us that new incentives offered to banks lending in high cost areas including tax credits up to $8000.

Realtors are currently being told to advise our clients to wait for forclosure sales. Forclosure financing is moredifficult and expensive to find these days than a primary mortgage. (Realtor Magazine, April 09). Lenders such as FHA, Freddie Mac, and Fannie Mae are being highly scrutinized under the new stimulus package--and higher end lending is encouraged by the Obama administration.

Here is this month's featured property. Call us at the Tannenbaum Properties office for more information. 1.501.362.3075 or 800.535.3075. Or email us.

# 89 Castle Point

Excellent lake frontage (125') with great views and access to Greers Ferry Lake. This custom home, built in 02', has everything. Main level has attached 2 car garage, 2 bedrooms (1 master w/private bath, 1 guest with hall bath), open kitchen, dining & living room with beautiful cultured stone wbfp Large lakeside deck, floor to ceiling windows=great year round view. Has a full walkout basement w/2 bedrooms, 1 bath, large gameroom w/wet bar, laundry room, lots of storage, large screen porch and scored and stained concrete floors, handicap access with wheelchair ramp and wide doorways" "Well developed shoreline great for lakeside recreation", 1x6 Tongue & Groove Premium Cypress Ceiling and Cypress Trim Package, Custom Cabinetry throughout, Real 3/4" Oak hardwood floors.

http://tannenbaum.com