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Most Expensive Louisville Homes in 2016

Post author:Tre Pryor
Post published:February 25, 2017
Post category:Real Estate Trends/Statistics Residential Real Estate Top Lists

During the course of 2016, there were 17,882 properties sold via our MLS system. 15,725 of these were your standard, single-family residences (SRF)… the rest fall under different structural varieties.

Out of this vast array of Louisville real estate properties, just 44 sold for $1,000,000 or more. 34 of these most expensive Louisville homes were SFRs, then 6 farms, 3 condos, and 1 controversial property finally sold via auction.

For this piece, let’s focus on the most incredible homes that traded hands last year. Who’s with me? Want to know which was the most expensive home sold in 2016? Here we go!

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Average Louisville Home Sizes May Be Trending Lower in 2017

Post author:Tre Pryor
Post published:February 13, 2017
Post category:Residential Real Estate

With the current national obsession with tiny houses and downsizing, I wanted to see how Louisville is responding. Personally, I haven’t sold a single tiny house, not that there’s a big market for them here. But what’s more, I haven’t even seen one driving around Louisville. Have you?

Attract High-Quality Tenants to Your Rental Home — Louisville hasn’t built homes this small in many years. Is there a new trend for small houses?

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Buying a House That Fits Your Family’s Lifestyle

Post author:Tre Pryor
Post published:February 12, 2017
Post category:Opinion Residential Real Estate

When looking for a house, there are many factors to consider like price, size, number of bedrooms, age, location, and future value. A large number of home buyers start with their budget but if you are buying a family home for the long run, it might be a good idea to start with what you need first and add in a few “wish list” items.

Photo of a Louisville family home — Getting a good deal can be important but even more so, buy a house that fits your family’s lifestyle.

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Tips to Install Ducting in My Home

Post author:Tre Pryor
Post published:February 7, 2017
Post category:Home Improvement

Ducting means either a system of ducts already in place or a tubing or piping layout that form a system of pipes. Through this system, fluids or air can pass through, keeping a dwelling warm or comfortably cool.

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Newsletter Marketing: Real Estate Professionals’ Secret Weapon

Post author:Tre Pryor
Post published:January 30, 2017
Post category:Opinion

Direct mail marketing is anything but an old-school artifact. It remains a key performer in any marketing strategy, especially when you consider that the U.S. Postal Service reports people of all ages enjoy regularly receiving and opening mail. And as more businesses transition their marketing efforts heavily to digital formats, your print marketing faces a lot less competition.

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Selling Equity in Your Home Can Be an Easy Proposition

Post author:Tre Pryor
Post published:January 29, 2017
Post category:Opinion Residential Real Estate

Selling equity in your home can be the smart move, depending on your situation. Maybe you want to build your dream home. Maybe you want to take that vacation you’ve always dreamed of.

aaaaa — Selling quickly isn’t rocket science. There are tried and true methods to help you get it sold and get your equity out.

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Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Louisville Kentucky

Post author:Tre Pryor
Post published:January 27, 2017
Post category:Residential Real Estate Top Lists

It’s that time of year again! This is one of my favorite articles to write, not exactly sure why. Maybe it’s the competitor in me that enjoys watching how the most expensive neighborhoods in Louisville Kentucky battle it out for top billing.

In 2013, Spring Farm took home first place. The following year it was Glenview. Last year, Harrod’s Glen landed in the top spot… what will it be this year?

Stay tuned and you’ll find out!

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Selecting an Ideal Focal Point in Your New Home

Post author:Tre Pryor
Post published:January 22, 2017
Post category:Interior Design

One of the first things any seasoned interior stylist will tell you about home décor is that you need to find the best focal point in your new home. With a focal point in place, you can arrange your furniture in a way that flows with the rest of the room.

Photo of the Focal Point in Your New Home

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What’s In Store for Louisville Real Estate in 2017

Post author:Tre Pryor
Post published:January 17, 2017
Post category:Louisville Market Watch

Now that the new year is officially here, what is in store for Louisville real estate in 2017? After our record-setting year in 2016, it might be difficult to match… but here are the biggest stories as we head into the new year.

Photo of a Louisville new construction home in Glen Lakes. — One big factor for **Louisville real estate in 2017** will be the return of new construction.

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Can I Afford to Buy a Home?

Post author:Tre Pryor
Post published:January 15, 2017
Post category:Opinion Residential Real Estate

People ask me all the time, “Can I afford to buy a home?” If that’s you, you’ve found the right post! Of course, everyone’s details are different. But, this article will provide you with the framework needed to answer this very question.