Property taxes too high? Here’s help!
In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. – Benjamin Franklin
Today’s tax environment gives new meaning to his nickname, Poor Richard. Am I right?
General Articles Relating to Real Estate
High-Speed Internet Homes Are in High Demand
For many individuals and businesses, a high-speed internet connection has become less of a desirable feature and more of an indispensable one. So that means high-speed internet homes are in massive demand.
A report from the United Nations, in fact, described internet access in general as a basic human right. Here’s the quote: “The internet is one of the most powerful instruments of the 21st century for increasing transparency in the conduct of the powerful, access to information, and for facilitating active citizen participation in building democratic societies.”
So, where are the high-speed internet homes?
(more…)Louisville Makes Best Cities for Jobs Rankings
Did you hear? You didn’t?!? Well… let me tell you. Louisville made another list. Yeah, I know. It never gets old.
Does a Bad Louisville Appraisal Got You Down?
Did you just get a bad Louisville appraisal on your home? Is the value so far from what your Realtor told you? Don't feel bad, or maybe you should, because…
Top 10 Louisville Stereotypes That Are 100% True
"Stereotypes do exist, but we have to walk through them." -Forest Whitaker But what if they are true? Or, partially kinda sorta maybe true? Well, in order to know for…
3 Tips Preparing HVAC for Winter
With Winter coming up, there are dozens of preparations that need to be made. These include cleaning your gutters, making sure your home is properly sealed, and even checking if your heater is working correctly.
(more…)Preventing Theft During an Open House
Open houses can be an effective way to show off your home and increase the chances of making the sale. If your belongings are still in the home you could be at risk for theft during the open houses. Today we’re going to look at the four most important steps for preventing theft during an open house.
The Tried And True Method For Louisville Real Estate Investing
When times are tough or when times are good there is one method of Louisville real estate investing that will continue to work year after year. If you have not yet started a real estate portfolio, learn about this method first.
The Good, Bad and Ugly in Louisville Real Estate
I’ve spent a good many posts ranting about things that bother me in my career as a Louisville Realtor. Blog ranting is a good way to blow off steam.
(Better that than actually telling someone they’re a bad person. Heh.)
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Today I thought I’d hit the topic from a new perspective… all of them.
(more…)All You Can Do Is The Best You Can Do
There are many experts who like to “share” their “wisdom” about the “secrets” to success. This is especially true in real estate.
There Aren’t Any Rental Homes in Louisville Kentucky
Of course, there aren’t any rental homes in Louisville, Kentucky but there aren’t many. I mean, there aren’t zero, but there certainly aren’t enough. And that might not change very much going forward.
How Long Before Louisville News Goes Truly Hyper Local?
Now that we all know that it’s just a matter of time before the Courier Journal dies a long slow death, where will you be getting your local news from?
Readers Beware: Media Writes For Money or Influence
I’ll admit it, I’m idealistic. Whether that’s a genetic or learned behavior, I’m not in a position to deduce. But I am, and at the midway point of this life, I doubt that’ll change.
[Infographic] Real Estate Recovery or Not
Great infographic from Active Rain, the largest real estate social network. There's no real local tie in this piece to Louisville but it's interesting to note the interest in rental…
Louisville Real Estate And Retirement Planning, Putting The Two Together
A lot of people may not consider their Louisville real estate when they are planning for retirement. Savings and income are the main focus of retirement planning but real estate can play an important part in the process. (By the way, I know a great Louisville financial planner, if you need one.)
