John Mayer, Downtown Bentonville Living

02/27/2026

A trail can do more than connect places — it can shape how a region grows. 🌱

In Northwest Arkansas, the Razorback Greenway links neighborhoods across Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers and Bentonville. But it’s also guiding new public spaces and mixed-use development along its 40-mile path.

💬 “What began as a recreational trail now functions as a transportation route as well as economic and civic infrastructure." — Meredith Bergstrom, Home Region Senior Program Officer

Through a regional Corridor Plan and a shared Rural-to-Urban Transect approach, seven municipalities are aligning around incremental redevelopment, prioritizing public spaces and more connected neighborhoods to make growth work for people and place.

As Northwest Arkansas prepares for growth, this model offers lessons for communities nationwide. 🌟

Read more: https://ow.ly/gg0H50YmCAL

02/27/2026

02/20/2026

02/18/2026

🎉 NEW SPOT ALERT IN BENTONVILLE 🎉

Bentonville, meet Parlay on 8th — the newest hangout to land at 8th Street Market.

This isn’t your average sports bar. Think wall-to-wall TVs, shuffleboard, pool tables, elevated cocktails, and a menu that actually tries (hello Cajun-inspired comfort food). It’s from the team behind Hardwater, so expectations are high—and yes, they deliver.

Whether you’re catching a game, meeting friends after work, or just need a lively place with some energy, Parlay on 8th is officially open and ready to be your new go-to.

📍 8th Street Market
🍸 Drinks, food, games, and vibes
🏀 Finally, a legit place to watch the game

See you there. 🍻

01/16/2026

If I were buying a home in 2026, here’s what I’d be doing now:

1️⃣ Get financially positioned early.
Not just pre-qualified—strategically ready. Credit cleaned up, debt minimized, and a lender who can move fast when the right home hits.

2️⃣ Stop waiting for “perfect” rates.
Rates will likely hover in the mid-5% to low-6% range—not crash. Waiting for a miracle rate usually costs more in price and competition.

3️⃣ Watch inventory trends, not headlines.
More homes are coming. That means better options and less frenzy—but the best properties will still move fast.

4️⃣ Know your buying power creatively.
You don’t need 20% down. There are solid programs at 3–5% down that make sense when used correctly. Strategy matters.

5️⃣ Have a real conversation with the right agent.
Not Zillow. Not your cousin’s friend.
📞 Call me. I’ll tell you exactly what I’d do if this were my purchase—and when to make your move.

Smart buyers plan early. Reactive buyers chase leftovers.
Your call which one you want to be.

— John Mayer
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Journey

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 6.06% for the week ending January 15, according to Freddie Mac. The last time home borrowing rates were this low was September 2022.

Experts hope the drop could help ease the stalemate in the housing market. https://cnn.it/4sJ8hK8

09/17/2025

Privileged to represent this iconic home in Bentonville know as the IVY HOUSE built in 1926.

https://mayerteam-journey.sites.bhgrealestate.com/listing/AR/Bentonville/901-McCollum-Drive-72712/215709751

07/19/2025

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07/15/2025

Welcome to Lightbox located across from the 8th Street Market.

07/03/2025

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