Bruce Gillispie, Realtor, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Journey

06/18/2026

🚨 NEW PRICE • NEW OPPORTUNITY 🚨

If you've been watching the Bella Vista market, it's time to take another look at 41 Portsmouth Drive.

Originally listed at $498,000 and now offered at $439,500, this beautifully maintained home delivers nearly 2,000 square feet, multiple living spaces, a four-season sunroom, hot tub, newer roof and HVAC, and a location just minutes from Lake Windsor.

✔ 3 Bedrooms
✔ 2 Bathrooms
✔ 1,978 Sq Ft
✔ Four-Season Sunroom
✔ Hot Tub Conveys
✔ Near Lake Windsor, Golf & Trails
✔ NOW $439,500

The market has changed. So has the opportunity.

🏡 Explore the full photo gallery, property details, and video tour here: https://brucegillispie-journey.sites.bhgrealestate.com/listing/AR/Bella-Vista/41-Portsmouth-Drive-72715/228330951

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06/17/2026

Home for sale in: Bella Vista, AR
3 beds 2 baths
Available at: $439,500
For more info click here: https://marketing.realogy.imprev.net/i/41PortsmouthDrive/259124/1349232/1905/html/website/listing/branded/index.html

My name is Bruce Gillispie, a licensed REALTOR® with Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate Journey

06/12/2026

🌳 NEW PRICE | 41 Portsmouth Dr | Bella Vista 🌳

If you've been searching for a home that feels like a retreat without sacrificing convenience, this may be the one.

Imagine starting your morning in a sunroom surrounded by trees, spotting deer in the woods, enjoying coffee in complete privacy, and ending the day with a soak in the hot tub after a ride on the trails or a round of golf.

✔ Single-level living
✔ Updated kitchen and baths
✔ Newer roof & HVAC
✔ Pella windows
✔ Four-season sunroom
✔ Hot tub conveys
✔ Wooded privacy
✔ Near Lake Windsor, golf, trails & OZ Bike Park

And now offered at a NEW PRICE of $439,500

Homes that combine privacy, updates, outdoor living, and easy access to Bella Vista's amenities don't come along every day.

🎥 Take a look, then message me to schedule your private showing before someone else discovers it.

📍 41 Portsmouth Dr, Bella Vista
💲439,500

06/12/2026

open! open! open! some great homes to see...and BUY!

06/09/2026

SOLD | 415 NW 5th St, Bentonville

Every home has a story.

This one required strategy, patience, targeted marketing, multiple open houses, a broker event, countless conversations, and ultimately connecting the home with the right buyer.

Today, I'm excited to share that this exceptional downtown Bentonville home is officially SOLD.

With over 4,100 square feet, a wine cellar and tasting room, incredible entertaining spaces, and a location just blocks from the Bentonville Square, this was never going to be a "one-size-fits-all" property. It needed the right buyer—and together, we found them.

Congratulations to my sellers on a successful closing, and thank you for trusting me throughout the process.

Thinking about buying or selling in Northwest Arkansas? Let's talk strategy.

📱 479-903-0813

06/07/2026

DOORS ARE OPEN NOW! OPEN HOUSE! OPEN HOUSE!

One of the things that makes 41 Portsmouth different from most Bella Vista homes is that the adjacent lot is included with the sale, providing additional privacy, flexibility, and wooded views.

Stop by today from 1-4 PM and see everything this property has to offer.

Here's the link to full listing detail and photo gallery: https://brucegillispie-journey.sites.bhgrealestate.com/listing/AR/Bella-Vista/41-Portsmouth-Drive-72715/228330951

06/06/2026

🏡 UNDER CONTRACT IN JUST 4 DAYS! 🏡

Congratulations to my seller at 2100 W New Hope Rd #1103 in Rogers!

This result wasn't luck. It was the combination of thoughtful pricing, strategic preparation, professional presentation, targeted marketing, and strong follow-up.

In the first four days alone, this home generated:
✅ 6 private showings
✅ More than 20 Open House visitors
✅ Strong buyer interest that quickly led to an accepted contract

The Northwest Arkansas market remains active, but today's buyers are selective. The homes that attract attention are the ones that are positioned correctly from day one.

Whether you're considering selling a luxury home, a condo, an investment property, or your primary residence, having the right strategy matters.

If you're wondering:
• What your home is worth today
• How to prepare it for maximum buyer appeal
• How to price it to generate activity and offers
• What is really happening in the Rogers, Bentonville, Bella Vista, or surrounding markets

Let's talk.

📞 479-903-0813
🌐 thetoplessrealtor.com

I'd love the opportunity to help you achieve your real estate goals, too.

06/06/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY | BELLA VISTA 🏡

Looking for a home that offers privacy, extra land, outdoor living, and room to breathe? This one deserves a spot on your weekend tour.

📍 41 Portsmouth Drive, Bella Vista
📅 Sunday, June 7
⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
💲 $498,000

✨ Highlights You'll Love:
✔ Single-level living with nearly 2,000 sq ft
✔ 3 bedrooms, 2 baths
✔ Adjacent lot included for added privacy and future flexibility
✔ Four-season sunroom overlooking the woods
✔ Hot tub conveys
✔ Updated interior with replacement windows and recent major systems
✔ Near Lake Windsor, trails, and the new OZ Bike Park

Imagine enjoying your morning coffee while watching deer and wildlife from the sunroom, then spending the afternoon on the trails or the lake just minutes away.

📸 View the complete photo gallery, property details, and interactive map here:
👉 https://brucegillispie-journey.sites.bhgrealestate.com/listing/AR/Bella-Vista/41-Portsmouth-Drive-72715/228330951

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06/02/2026

🎉 UNDER CONTRACT | LAKE WINDSOR

When I listed this Lake Windsor home earlier this year, I believed in the property, the location, and the lifestyle it offered.

And I still do.

What the market reminded us is that even exceptional homes must be positioned correctly to attract the right buyer.

Over the past few months, we adjusted our strategy, listened to market feedback, hosted open houses, followed up on every showing, stayed visible to agents and buyers, and kept the conversation moving forward.

🏡 4 Partney Circle is UNDER CONTRACT.

A sincere thank you to my sellers for trusting the process and allowing me to help navigate today's market. Together, we stayed focused, made thoughtful adjustments, and achieved the result we were working toward.

Successful real estate isn't always about speed. Sometimes it's about strategy, persistence, and finding the right buyer.

If you're considering a move, let's have a conversation. I'd love the opportunity to help you navigate today's market and achieve your real estate goals, too.

📞 Call or message me anytime.



Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Journey

05/23/2026

So, maybe you're sitting somewhere across the US or around the world wondering what's all this fuss about Bentonville, Rogers, and the Northwest Arkansas region? Take a look.... and, then, call / text / DM me when YOU are ready to be part of this amazing place.

First home buyer? ☑️
Step-up buyer? ☑️
Corporate relocation? ☑️
Lock-and-leave or vacation home?☑️
Investment property? ☑️

We've got you covered, because NOBODY KNOWS HOMES BETTER than Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Journey

Peter Santenello, a well-known YouTube creator, recently toured Northwest Arkansas to film a documentary highlighting the region’s growth and culture.

Santenello, whose channel has 4.2M subscribers, offers a look at what Northwest Arkansas has to offer, from its arts and coffee scene to live music, corporate growth, collegiate culture, and more than 500 miles of bike trails. As of today, the video has nearly 600K views.

The documentary features several stops, including The Ledger in Downtown Bentonville, often described as one of the first bikeable buildings in the United States, as well as the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and the original Wright’s BBQ in Johnson.

📸 Peter Santenello

Read the full story and find the link to the YouTube video in the NWA Daily newsletter, located in the comments section.