Real Estate News for Louisville Kentucky

Louisville Ranks High for Most Liveable US Cities, Affordable Vacations

Not too long ago, 2008 to be exact, Louisville was rated as number one in most liveable US cities. But then our fair city didn’t make even the list for 2009, 2010, or 2011. How can that be because one year later, Louisville took first place in 2012?

Vincenzo's downtown Louisville KY
Downtown Louisville continues to have some amazing restaurants, shows, and venues for regional and national events. Locals and tourists alike have plenty to choose from. In this photo, you see Vincenzo’s Italian restaurant.
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Flooring Trends at Louisville Home Show

It seems ironic that the Home & Garden Show was packed after last week’s severe weather, but this year’s event seemed more crowded than ever, and there seemed to be more booths as well. In addition to taking in the usual replacement windows, sunrooms, and UK/UofL handbags, I did have a chance to talk with some friends in the flooring industry about the latest trends.

Photo of a decorative tile used in kitchen backsplash
There are a multitude of decorative tiles that can be used in a variety of ways, such as this one from Mees Tile and Marble.
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At the Build, Renovate & Landscape Expo You Never Know What You’ll Find

We like to keep you up-to-date with the different home shows that come to town. It’s interesting because most of the time you’ll find 70% of the businesses involved actually belong in the show because their products or services match the show’s title. The other 30% are up for grabs!

Photo of parents speaking with exhibitor while children play with their balloon animals
Many booths will make an effort to entertain the visitor’s children. These balloons came courtesy of Hawkeye Security.
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Shermageddon Makes Kentucky Housing More Desirable

The big news in Louisville these days is the shutdown of the Sherman Minton Bridge, or what a creative mind termed Shermageddon. You see, because the politicians have feuded with East End money for literally decades about building the obviously logical East End bridge, the importance of the currently overburdened bridges has gone up. Way up!

Photo of the Shermon Minton Bridge
The time it will take to repair the Sherman Minton Bridge will help home sellers in Kentucky while hurting those in Indiana.
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Homearama 2011 Review: Outside In Living

Homearama is my favorite Louisville real estate event of the year. The only thing better would be a surprise visit from HGTV to re-design a room in my house!

Photo of a street in Norton Commons, home of Homearama 2011
Norton Commons is a great setting for a home show! The people came out in droves to see Louisville’s latest new home designs.
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