Top 5 Finishing a Basement Ideas

As of this writing, there are 6,326 active listings for Single-Family Homes in Louisville, according to our MLS. Of those, 3,717 (58%) have basements. If your home currently has an unfinished basement, I’m sure you’ve thought about the prospect of finishing it and adding to your home’s usable space, right?

Photo of a gorgeous finished basement in Louisville
The idea of finishing a basement is great, right Louisville? It’s a less expensive way to add additional living space. Just make sure you make the right choices.
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How to Maintain a Vacant Louisville Home While Up For Sale

So… what is the best way to maintain a vacant Louisville home while you are trying to sell it? Leaving a vacant home in Louisville up for sale can be very costly but it doesn’t have to be. You will still have to pay your taxes, mortgage payments, and other expenses. Generally speaking, it is always best to avoid selling a vacant property whenever possible.

Photo of a vacant room
Selling a home that is vacant is always more challenging as many buyers have a difficult time imagining a room’s purpose.
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Louisville Real Estate Agent Salaries for 2011, Top Agents Grab Lion’s Share

I was very interested in the results when I began writing “So how much do Louisville real estate agents make?” last year.

Chart of Top 20% of Louisville real estate agents portion of all 2011 sales
The Top 20% of all Louisville real estate agents, 519 agents, accounted for about 2/3 of all real estate sales or $2,297,965,238.
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Flooring Trends at Louisville Home Show

It seems ironic that the Home & Garden Show was packed after last week’s severe weather, but this year’s event seemed more crowded than ever, and there seemed to be more booths as well. In addition to taking in the usual replacement windows, sunrooms, and UK/UofL handbags, I did have a chance to talk with some friends in the flooring industry about the latest trends.

Photo of a decorative tile used in kitchen backsplash
There are a multitude of decorative tiles that can be used in a variety of ways, such as this one from Mees Tile and Marble.
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