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Though the average estimated value of a home in the city was relatively stable at the end of 2008, the new year has demonstrated that Fort Smith also has its share of housing woes. From the average value of $122,237 in December 2008, it had now decline to $119, 271 in February 2009. However, compared to other areas in the state and in the country, houses are still quite affordable in Fort Smith. Most home sellers have to wait an average of 93 days for their property to be sold in the market. At the last count, there is an estimated 232 homes being listed, majority of them foreclosed properties. The rest are made up of newly constructed abodes and resale. The vacancy rate of the city is determined to be 9% and there are more households living in their own homes than those in rented properties. The average monthly rent in Fort Smith is $554, quite affordable compared to those in nearby cities.

Fort Smith, Arkansas - Where the New South Meets the Old West

Fort Smith is a city in Arkansas, its second-largest in terms of size. It is also one of the country seats of Sebastian County, located at the junction of two rivers, the Arkansas and the Poteau. It also lies along the state border to Oklahoma. Because of its strategic location it is considered a major distribution hub in the area, particularly in transporting steel and scrap metal up and down the two rivers. The city has a strong manufacturing and services industries. Among the companies having its headquarters in Fort Smith are nursing home health provider Golden Living, Arkansas Best Corp., and Baldor Electric Co. The city government is instituting plans to attract and encourage additional businesses to be put up in Fort Smith. It is also actively promoting its tourism industry, with the city serving as gateway to the west. Its most prominent institution of higher learning is the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, though the city is also where satellite campuses of Webster University and John Brown University are located.

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