Wide avenues, big homes, and beautiful gardens: the yard is as much a part of rural Americana as baseball games and BBQs. We spend a big portion of our lives enjoying campfires, splashing around in the pool, and enjoying peaceful evenings on the porch. But yards aren’t just about quintessential American life – in fact, they are a real estate investment that could make or break your next sale. Read on to learn more about selling your Louisville home.
When selling your Louisville home, don’t forget your front and back yards. The front makes a big first impression and the back is where the buyer is likely to spend a lot of time.(more…)
For years, I’ve been tracking and publishing data on which home improvement projects give you the best bang for your buck. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) performs surveys each year they call their Cost vs. Value reports. In this piece, we’re going to look at the top return on your investment home improvement projects for this year. Let’s jump right in!
If you think replacing your front door will be a good investment, you’re wrong. It’ll be a great investment! Year after year, it ranks at the top of NAR’s survey results.(more…)
Crimes, particularly burglaries, can strike when you least expect it. Although living in Louisville is generally considered safe, it still isn’t enough reason for you to get too relaxed with your security. Real estate properties, particularly those left vacant for a certain period of time, are easy targets for burglars and criminals.
Landscape lighting, not only makes your home more attractive, it also makes your real estate property in Louisville far safer.(more…)
Solar technology is taking off! There are multiple reasons. To start, many hold concerns about the use of fossil fuels. Not only is extracting fossil fuels difficult and dangerous, but it also harms the environment. Burning the fuels themselves pollutes the air and causes global warming. In this piece, we’ll look at solar power in Louisville KY, and elsewhere.
Every day solar power becomes cheaper and more accessible for homeowners in Louisville, Kentucky.(more…)
In today’s real estate market, it really pays to stay ahead of the game. Make smart choices. Knowing what to improve can make your home stand out. With that in mind, I’ve uncovered the Top 7 Home Value Hacks that you may or may not know about. One thing is for sure, each one more than pays for itself when you’re selling your Louisville home. Home improvement has never been this savvy.
The reason why every Realtor says “Declutter” is because it works!(more…)
As the summer months roll in, the furnaces get switched off and we turn to the air conditioning system (A/C). Many of us will need to repair the A/C unit as it has not been used all year round so it may need a quick service before we switch it on.
Whether to increase your home’s value or to replace damaged siding, be sure to consider all your Louisville home siding options. Not all exterior siding performs the same in Louisville and surrounding areas.
Home improvement jobs won’t just increase your house’s appraisal value, it will also make it more enjoyable to live in. One of the rooms that numerous individuals work on improving is the bathroom.
Although you can expect to pay a fair amount for the top washing machines and dryers, a lot of homeowners consider it a worthy investment. When you think about what…
For years now, the kitchen has been considered the most important room in the American home. Louisvillians agree! If you're looking for kitchen remodeling ideas for your next project, I've…
If you take a look underneath any desk that holds a computer or behind the setup holding audio and video equipment, you’re very likely to be confronted by a snarl of wires and cables. These wires have been added over time in order to meet the needs of various new types of communication. These lines compose the other wiring in your home—low-voltage communication lines.
[The first time I wrote on this topic was in 2009 when I posted Top 10 Louisville Home Improvement Projects. I’ve written several since. Here is the newest version for 2014 by top Louisville agent, Tre Pryor.]
The front door continues to be a leader in top home improvement projects for Louisville, Kentucky.(more…)
When your air conditioner starts acting up, you might want to think about making any necessary air conditioning repairs yourself. As we all know, calling an air conditioner repairman can be a tad expensive, and if possible, it would be nice to avoid having to spend all that extra money.
Real DIY tips from an air conditioning specialist can help you save money.(more…)
