6 Tips For Finding The Perfect Wall Fountain
Wall fountains are a novelty and something a little different. However, like all new things, what do you look for? So, we take you through your needs for your first wall fountain.
6 Cheap Home Improvements for Energy Efficiency
Making your home energy efficient on a budget can seem a little tricky. With Energy Star appliances dominating the name in efficiency, you may think you need to replace all your appliances just to better your efficiency. To learn about this and more DIY projects you can tackle, keep reading!
The Benefits of Investing In Real Estate
With all of the investment opportunities in the world today, finding the right one for your particular situation can be a bit difficult. We have stocks, bonds, precious metals, and even cryptocurrency. One of the most tried and true methods of investing in real estate. This piece will highlight the benefits of investing In real estate.
The Big 3 DIY Furnace Tips
There are a few things that almost any homeowner can do to extend the life of your furnace. Consistently performing these 3 DIY furnace tips will keep your heating system working as energy efficiently as possible.
Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Louisville KY
Bit of a bait with that title but stick with me. I’m going to show you how to find the best real estate agent in Louisville with just five easy steps! It’s definitely doable.
First off, how many licensed real estate agents are in Louisville? Well, I used to know. But then our local association changed platforms and now it’s not public. (At least any place I can find.)
It used to be about 3,800 or so. That’s a big number, right? How can we pare that down?!
(more…)Louisville Homes Sold in July 2016
It appears we're at a tipping point where home sales just can't keep pace with last year. It was a good one... while it lasted. But the specter of low…
Creating a Spa-Worthy Bathroom in Your Master Suite
Each bathroom in a home holds a different purpose. The guest bathroom should always be neat, clean, and inviting, but also uncluttered. Of course, you want it to look stylish but it should also be functional. Kids’ bathrooms are usually quite whimsical.
5 Mistakes That Are Destroying Our Houses
When you own a house looking after its maintenance is mandatory. Many homeowners make the mistake of not paying attention to signs that tell the health of their condition and end up having to face costly repairs. To keep the maintenance costs down you have to care for preventive maintenance. Let’s look at these common mistakes that are destroying our houses.
Top 12 Things Realtors Hate About Home Buyers
Ok people, let’s get real. I write a lot for Insider Louisville, as well as, my own website, Louisville Homes Blog, but those are more manicured civil locales. On this site? Here’s where things get down to the nitty-gritty, as my Grandma used to say. In this blog, I’ll go behind the curtain to show you what’s really happening in the crazy world of real estate. Today, we’re going to cover all those things realtors hate about home buyers.
No holds barred. No rules, just right. With that in mind, let’s jump right in!
Most agents won’t be so open as to share these with you but I feel like you deserve to know the truth. After all, buying a home is a very large decision. I want to know where you are coming from and you should know the same. Let’s make sure we’re on the same page and the entire experience will go much smoother.
(more…)Louisville Property Sales for June 2016
We were on quite the tear. Pretty much, every month was besting the previous year, bringing the whole Louisville real estate market higher. Came up just shy of last year's…
Homearama 2016: Quantity & Quality
Trending: Large Scale Lighting Is Big
Just like all things in home décor, lighting goes through various phases. One of the biggest – literally! – trends in lighting today is large scale lighting fixtures, both for indoor and outdoor uses. These statement pieces are designed to marry form with function. Not only do they cast a beautiful light in a large space, but they also provide a stunning and truly statement-making addition to any room’s décor.
Tre Pryor Expert Interview
I was asked to participate in an expert interview on the topic of home improvements and buyer trends. The company is based in Dallas, Texas, and has published this piece…
Psychology of Marketing Real Estate, Part 3: Where
Welcome to my third and final piece to the puzzle on the Psychology of Marketing Real Estate. This time we’ll be looking at the “where.” If you missed either of the first two parts, I’ve linked them here:
Where Part 1: Who looked at the people involved in the real estate process and Part 2: What looked at the home itself, today we’re going to focus on the places or locations where the actual marketing will take place. It’s traditionally the kind of real estate promotion that we’re all familiar with.
So without further ado, let’s begin!
(more…)12 Tips for Cutting Costs with Hidden Home Savings
I don't always love infographics. I used to. But then they became wildly popular and people who weren't information architects or graphic designers were churning these things out like a…