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Future Visions

J.T. Ferstl

“From our early beginning at 100 Main Street, 40 years ago, to our present location on East Capitol Avenue, next to the Little Rock Visitor’s Center, Affiliated Real Estate Appraisers of Arkansas has always considered downtown Little Rock – North Little Rock to be the geographical, cultural, social, political and business center of the State of Arkansas.

Over the past four decades, our firm has either appraised or consulted on the redevelopment of a majority of the properties in the downtown metroplex, and we certainly enjoy our present position as the largest and most-respected real estate appraisal firm in the State.

The future of our firm depends upon access to lenders, law firms, state departments and municipal agencies. These type entities are attracted to growing, vital, thriving metropolitan areas, such as that now evolving in our downtown neighborhood.

The current rejuvenation of the downtown area justifies our 40 year-old decision to locate and remain there all these years and the second generation of our family, now assuming the reins of our various businesses, is committed to remain in that vibrant area of Central Arkansas.

As downtown Little Rock – North Little Rock continues to improve and grow, Affiliated Appraisers will still look forward to being a partner in that growth providing accurate reports for lenders, developers and state/municipal agencies and litigation support for law firms, today and another 40 years from now.”

J. T. Ferstl, CEO
Affiliated Real Estate Appraisers of Arkansas

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Lunsford W. Bridges

World Class Downtown

“Reflecting on all the changes that we have seen in the downtown area since Metropolitan National Bank first located its headquarters here in 1985, I am simply amazed. The Clinton Presidential Library, River Market, ChamberCenter, StatehouseConvention Center, ALLTEL Arena and Dickey-StephensPark are all examples of the dynamic evolution of our center city.  And the success of these extraordinary facilities and business centers has now given rise to a boom in residential and mixed-use properties in downtown Little Rock such as the Capital Commerce Center and 300 Third Tower.  The momentum is undeniable.

The rejuvenated spirit of downtown has also been a key element to the continued transformation of our city. It is a top destination for conferences, tourism, new business, entertainment, and, of course, “Nearby and Neighborly®” banking.  The downtown renaissance has filled our entire city with an air of excitement, pride and vitality; and Metropolitan National Bank is proud to be a part of the development and growth of a truly world-class community.”

Lunsford W. Bridges
President & CEO of Metropolitan National Bank