Derek Jacobs - Expansion Real Estate, brokered by EXP

07/01/2025

If you don’t have your 4th of July plans locked in and are looking for a place to watch the fireworks, here’s where I would recommend 👉

06/30/2025

Nationwide, homes are selling for roughly $26,000 below the median asking price as sellers still have expectations of a post-covid market.

Here in Jonesboro, homes are actually selling on average right at the median listing price, less than a half percent difference. Still a great time for home sellers!

06/23/2025

More good news for buyers as the median down payment has dropped for the first time in years. Swipe to see why this is happening and what this means for Jonesboro and NEA.

06/05/2025

Let’s be honest...

Most people do not stay in the wrong home because they want to
They stay because moving feels impossible

If you are like most of the homeowners I talk to in Jonesboro and Northeast Arkansas

You are raising kids
You are working full time
You are going to ballgames and packing lunches and trying to keep the chaos manageable

You do not have the margin to stop and figure out how to sell a house
Begin to prep one for sale
Let alone buy another one and coordinate two closings

That is the trap
You want to move up
You just cannot stop long enough to figure out how

That is where I come in

You do not need to figure it all out
You need a guide
Someone who can walk in and say

Here is what you do first
Here is who handles what
Here is the timeline
Here is your custom checklist

I do this every week for families across Jonesboro, Paragould, Brookland, and all of Northeast Arkansas

I will line up your contractors
I will manage your photos
I will negotiate your terms
I will make sure you only move once

You just need to be willing to say
“We are ready to talk about moving”

DM me and I will send you the actual checklist I use to take a house from chaos to the closing table.

This is possible
And you do not have to carry it alone

📲870-882-3378 call/text

05/29/2025

Reminder: Internet Housing Bears Have Been Wrong Since 2012. If they don’t show their name, face, track record, and a working model…

Don’t listen.

Doom content is viral, not valuable.

05/29/2025

🏡 Sage Meadows Homes for Sale – Live on the Golf Course in Jonesboro, Arkansas

If you’ve been waiting for the right home in Sage Meadows, now’s the time.

This is one of Jonesboro’s top golf course communities, offering:

Beautiful homes on and off the course

A clubhouse with restaurant, pool, and playground

A quiet, upscale neighborhood in Northeast Jonesboro

I’ve put together a list of all active homes for sale in Sage Meadows right now:
👉 https://myre.io/0Z0wAJiTTtLj

Whether you’re looking for:

A golf course lot

A large backyard for the kids

New construction with high-end finishes
..this list has it.

Want help navigating this market?
I live here. I work here. I help buyers and sellers in Sage Meadows every week.

📲870-882-3378 call/text or DM me.

Search all available properties including Homes via the MLS in Sage Meadows, AR - brought to you by eXp Realty in Northeast Arkansas

05/16/2025

🚨ATTN Homeowners 🚨
Realtor.com dropped a new tool that helps you protest your property taxes.

If you think you’re overpaying, you probably are.
This tool could help you fight it—and win.

Comment “TAXES” and I’ll send you the link to check your property tax assessment.

05/15/2025

Back in 2020-2021, list price and sales price were racing each other to the top.

That’s over.

Today? Homes are sitting longer. Sellers are pricing high, but buyers aren’t biting.

Translation:
You’ve got more room to negotiate than you’ve had in years.

If you’ve been waiting for a shot—this might be it.

05/13/2025

“Buyers will look past clutter.”

False.
They judge your home in the first 7 seconds.

If your home looks crowded, messy, or overwhelming—buyers won’t stick around to “see the potential.” They’ll move on to the next listing with better photos and a cleaner feel.

Here’s what clutter actually does:
– Makes rooms feel smaller
– Shows up worse in photos
– Tells buyers your home “needs work”
– Lowers your offer price

Want top dollar? Create space. Clean surfaces. Let your home breathe.

If you’re getting ready to sell in Jonesboro or NEA, message me “CLUTTER” and I’ll send you a simple 1-page declutter checklist that helps you get buyer-ready fast.

05/12/2025

Thinking about buying a new construction home in Jonesboro or Northeast Arkansas? 🏡

Here’s what most people don’t realize until it’s too late:

✅ Everything’s brand new—no surprise repairs.
⚠️ But that model home? It’s packed with upgrades that don’t come standard.
🕒 Timelines get delayed.
💰 Builders don’t negotiate like sellers do.
🌱 Your neighborhood might still be dirt and concrete for a while.

I’ve helped buyers navigate dozens of new builds. The key is knowing what you’re really getting—and what still needs to be added.

If you’re thinking about new construction, DM me “NEW” and I’ll send you a checklist of what to ask before you walk into any model home.

04/29/2025

Buying your first home at 38 isn’t late—it’s normal, and in Jonesboro and Northeast Arkansas, it&rsquo