General Articles Relating to Real Estate

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.

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Some homes need more security than others. A Louisville home like this one has lots of trees which add to its privacy but also makes it easier for dishonest people to take advantage.
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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.

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Real estate investing in Louisville is not much different than other cities, expertise is the key ingredient.
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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.

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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.

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This could be a rental home in Louisville… but it’s not. The owners want to sell it, not rent it.
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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.

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Sure, it costs less to clad the exterior with vinyl side than brick but not half the price of the entire home.
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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.)

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Is building your Louisville dream home part of your retirement plans? Or, would downsizing and traveling the world be more your style?
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Louisville Cost of Living Compared to Rivals

By most accounts, the chief issue in our most recent elections was the economy, with unemployment as the lead contributing factor. As of September, Louisville, Kentucky has an unemployment rate of 9.8 percent which is slightly higher than the national average of 9.6 percent. Many are worried about where things are headed, as well they should be.

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Learn how Louisville’s cost of living compares to rival cities in this handy post.
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