May 2011 - Real Estate, Home Improvement & Interior Design

So Far This Year and Why Louisville Real Estate Needs to Get on Its Horse!

Post author:Tre Pryor
Post published:May 26, 2011
Post category:Residential Real Estate

With the Derby and Preakness behind us, I thought I’d utilize an appropriate theme in the title. Over on the Louisville Homes Blog (now retired), I’ve been writing consistently on reasons why people should be investing in real estate right now. Whether that’s improving their own home or taking advantage of the current market conditions to improve their portfolio, there’s just too much to like about Louisville real estate right now.

Impressionistic painting of a horse race — *It’s still too close to Derby time **not** to use a horse racing analogy.*

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Louisville #3: Safest Cities for Families with Young Children

Post author:Tre Pryor
Post published:May 21, 2011
Post category:Real Estate News

More great news for our city! Sperling’s has rated Louisville, KY the third safest city for families with young children. How do their rankings work? I wondered the same thing myself.

Photo of family with two young girls in front of a new home — Parents looking to keep their children safe need to look no further than Louisville, KY.

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Louisville Housing Market 7 Year Report, Period End April 2011

Post author:Tre Pryor
Post published:May 18, 2011
Post category:Real Estate Trends/Statistics Residential Real Estate

Another month of waiting is behind us. What have we learned? Not much… we’re still waiting.

Louisville Home Sales: 7 Year Monthly Chart for period ending April 2011 — April’s performance fell just shy of the trend line putting more pressure on May to “break the plane.”

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Derby Guide for Those Last Minute Needs

Post author:Tre Pryor
Post published:May 5, 2011
Post category:Interior Design

Design*Sponge, the best design blog ever, has just posted its Louisville City Guide! Among the hot spots are places for your last-minute Derby needs for your home, yourself, and for entertaining out-of-town guests.

Elizabeth's Timeless Attire — When in Louisville, dress like a Louisvillian! Make sure to visit Elizabeth’s Timeless Attire. What a great name for shop!

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