Why You Need A Louisville Real Estate Lawyer
Purchasing Louisville real estate is one of the biggest investments you can make. Realtors are vital, but it is also essential to have a Louisville real estate lawyer look over…
Opinion Pieces on Real Estate, Home Improvement, Interior Design and More
It’s Not Who You Know, It’s Who Knows You and *Likes* You
Being known isn't enough. Not by a long-shot! Your friends are your biggest fans! They're also the source of your best real estate referrals. How many people can you name…
Green Siding Options for Your Home
If you are going to reside in your home, or if you are looking for a contractor to do the work, you might consider looking into a type of siding that is good for the environment, or at least better for it than most siding.
Establishing A Relationship With Your Louisville Real Estate Agent
One of the most important things that you can do when you are either buying or selling a home is to establish a trusting relationship with your Louisville real estate agent. This is the person that is going to help you buy or sell your home.
Receiving Mail from Louisville Real Estate Agents
When you begin showing an interest in real estate and start talking to a few agents you are likely to start receiving mail, email and phone calls from agents working for your business. From open houses to new houses available in your area, each will try to provide something useful in the most attractive method possible.
Where Will Interest Rates Go in 2012?
In one of my light-bulb moments, I discovered that (at least here in Louisville) unemployment has proven to be a bigger factor in determining home sales activity than traditional real estate metrics.
Louisville Mortgages: Are They Really Debts?
A lot of people refer to debt and mortgage in the same breath when they discuss their Louisville house mortgage. This is kind of amusing when you think about it because a mortgage is a debt with a breath of investment in it. Can it really be referred to as a debt when it is a rock-solid investment opportunity as well?
Top 3 Real Estate Myths About Louisville Real Estate Agents
Note: This is the second of a 3-part series on real estate myths. There are many misconceptions when it comes to working with Louisville real estate agents that are valuable to understand. If you have more specific questions, feel free to contact me.
More than Just the Derby: Why Louisville Is Such A Great Place To Live
When nonresidents think of Louisville, images of the Derby typically emerge. The stylish hats adorning the heads of lovely ladies…the well-dressed gentlemen…the thrill of competition. Indeed, the Kentucky Derby Festival, which begins with the Thunder Over Louisville (a kind of opening ceremony on a grand scale), includes approximately 70 official events! There are parties galore! Everything culminates with the most famous horse race in the world. But honestly, Louisville is more than just the Derby!
Louisville Needs Better Marketing to Enhance National Reputation
Each day my little electronic minions spider across the interwebs to find news items related to Louisville KY, local real estate, and other assorted topics.
They do their job fairly well; quite well when you consider what I’m paying them.
(more…)Top 3 Real Estate Myths for Louisville Home Sellers
Note: This is the first of a 3-part series on real estate myths. There are many misconceptions when it comes to buying and selling Louisville real estate that I believe we can correct. If you have more specific questions, feel free to contact me.
Understanding the Mortgage Process for Your Louisville Property
Applying for your Louisville mortgage can be quick and easy. Preparing to apply by being smart with your credit cards, which affects your credit rating, really pays off! Obtaining a…
My Home Is Dropping in Value?
I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase, “Perception is reality”. Take the value of brands, for example. People’s perception of Tylenol as a safe, pain-reducing medicine prior to 1982 was sky-high. It was the world’s top seller, for crying out loud. Then reports surfaced that a woman died from cyanide poisoning from taking Tylenol.
(more…)Is It Smart to Use a Realtor When Buying Louisville New Construction?
Real estate, as a topic, is as broad as the Pacific Ocean. From home buyers to home sellers, builders to developers, appraisers to interior designers, real estate is truly multifaceted.
Giving Away My Commission for the Holidays
The Christmas Holiday is, after all, the season of giving. Jesus came to Earth to give Himself up for us. Can you ever have enough money? Don't be fooled. You'll…