Donna Ragland, Realtor

09/24/2026

Before air conditioning, old houses had to work smarter.

One clever feature? Transom windows — those small windows above interior doors. They helped air circulate from room to room even when doors were shut, and they also let natural light reach darker hallways and interior spaces.

It’s a simple design detail, but it made a big difference in keeping homes cooler and brighter.

Did your old house have transom windows? Tell us in the comments.

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09/11/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE IN BEAVER SHORES — 8107 Spruce Dr, Rogers, AR
Sunday, September 13 | 2–4 PM

If you’ve been searching for a home near Beaver Lake or looking for a more affordable option in Northwest Arkansas, come tour 8107 Spruce Dr this Sunday.

This open house is also part of a Beaver Shores Open House Collaboration, which means you can visit multiple homes in the neighborhood in one trip. I’ll include the collaboration flyer with this post so you can plan your route.

We’ll also have two local real estate partners involved:

🏦 Zach Baugh with Fairway Mortgage
Zach is offering up to $2,000 in preferred lender credits for qualified buyers who use Fairway Mortgage.*

📑 Amy Ellenbarger with Attorney’s Title Group

📍 8107 Spruce Dr, Rogers, AR
🗓 Sunday, September 13
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM

If Beaver Shores or Beaver Lake living is on your radar, this is a good chance to see the neighborhood, tour several homes, and ask questions about financing and the buying process.

Know someone looking in Rogers or near Beaver Lake? Tag them below or share this post with them.

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*Preferred lender credit subject to qualification, loan program, lender terms, and applicable restrictions. Contact Zach Baugh with Fairway Mortgage for details.

09/11/2026

Why did old houses have so many small rooms? 🏡

Before central heating, smaller rooms were much easier to keep warm with fireplaces and stoves. Interior walls also helped support upper floors, while separate spaces kept cooking, sleeping, entertaining, and daily chores neatly divided.

In other words, those cozy old layouts weren’t random—they were practical.

Do you prefer the charm of old homes or today’s open floor plans?

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09/10/2026

Why did so many old homes face south?
Long before central heating, homebuilders relied on common sense and the sun. A south-facing house could catch more low winter sunlight, helping warm the rooms naturally. Add in steep roofs for snow and shutters for cold winds, and the house itself became part of the heating system.

Sometimes the old ways were pretty smart. 🌞🏡

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09/07/2026

Available this weekend for private showings.

This 1211 square feet Single Family home has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It is located at 8107 Spruce Dr, Rogers, AR.

08/27/2026

Exclusively Listed by:
Donna Ragland, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate – Journey
www.bebetternwa.com
479.319.3737 / 479.372.8117

Lake Living should not be this EASY! Take a look and call for a private tour of this lake area home.

💰 Offered at $299,900
🏡 8107 Spruce Dr, Rogers, AR 72756
✨ Updated Home * Roof 2 years Old
✨ Friendly Beaver Shores Community
✨ Minutes to Beaver Lake
📩 DM for details or a private tour
👩 Donna Ragland, REALTOR®/ Judd Penix
📱 479-372-8117 / 479-466-8528
📧 [email protected] / [email protected]
🌐 raglandrealestate.com

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This 1211 square feet Single Family home has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It is located at 8107 Spruce Dr, Rogers, AR.

08/26/2026

🏡 Congratulations to my sellers on closing the sale of their home of more than 15 years!

A home holds so much more than belongings, it holds years of memories, family gatherings, milestones, and chapters of life.
When the kids have grown, moved on, and it’s time to consider downsizing, making that change can feel overwhelming. There are a lot of decisions along the way, both practical, emotional and financial.

But with a plan, patience, and strong communication, we worked through the process together and turned their goal into a reality.
Today, one chapter closes and an exciting new one begins. 💚
Congratulations to my sellers—and thank you for trusting me to help you make this next chapter happen.


www.raglandrealestate.com



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08/12/2026

Ummm…. Just sayin!

The Benton County Fire Marshal has issued a 24-Hour Countywide Burn Ban until further notice.

No outdoor, open burning is permitted.

For more information: https://bentoncountyar.gov/fire-marshal/burn-ban-information/

08/11/2026

This is really nice.

Introducing Rogers Blueprint.

There’s a lot happening across Rogers. Rogers Blueprint is a new publication designed to give residents a closer look at investments across Rogers: what’s been completed, what’s underway and how projects are funded.

In our first edition, we're highlighting the Poplar Street renovation, Northwest Park restoration, the new Fire Station 4, the 8th Street Tunnel and more.

Explore the Summer 2026 Rogers Blueprint:
https://www.rogersar.gov/DocumentCenter/View/46464/Rogers-Blueprint-Summer-2026

We’ll continue sharing new editions of Rogers Blueprint to help you follow the projects shaping our community.