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…
General Articles Relating to Real Estate
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.)
Forbes Says Two Top Small Biz Companies Call Louisville, Lexington Home
Came across this article today, America's Best Small Companies In 2010, where a couple of Kentucky businesses are impressing the powers that be. Coming in at #15 is Tempur-Pedic International…
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.
Ft. Knox, Louisville Provide Ideal Real Estate Opportunities
Many cities with or near a military base should be proud to celebrate Veterans’ Day this year as their ties to military bases have allowed them to become some of the U.S.’s most affluent cities. High-tech centers, college towns, and industrial cities used to be some of the most affluent in the nation, however, out of the 20 fastest-growing metro areas today, based on per-capita income, 16 of them have a military base or have one close by providing an excellent opportunity for anyone in the real estate or mortgage industry.
Home Loans: What in the World Is Going On?
A friend sent me a great article today about the state of affairs in our nation's lending markets. Sure, some the recent changes were sorely needed and came just in…