Articles and News about Residential Real Estate
Is there anything better than the anticipation of a vacation? I mean, unless you’ve already made your current home look like a vacation home, we all look forward to spending time in a vacation property. The weeks leading up to it are filled with daydreams of sandy beaches and cocktails by the pool. But sometimes, all that planning and dreaming can be stressful. How do you identify the best holiday house rentals?
There are a lot of things that go into making a house a home. One of the most important is feeling like you’ve made it your own. Adding value to your home or property is one way to do that. Whether you are looking to sell in the near future or just want to make some updates, here are seven ideas to improve curb appeal and increase your property’s value.
Do you have an agent but wonder if this is how it’s supposed to work? Maybe the thought has popped into your mind that you might need a new real estate agent. But how do you know? There are a few key signs that may indicate it’s time for a change.
When it comes to tackling the home maintenance tasks you’d rather not think about. It can be difficult to know where to begin. One of the most overlooked areas of any property can be its roof. So today we’re going to cover tips to protect your home, with the focus being your roof!
Spring is just past and now Summer is in full swing! If you haven’t already, it’s time to get your pool ready for summer! Summer is the time for being able to truly enjoy the outdoors. When things get too hot, that’s where the pool comes in. Now, does your pool area have everything it needs? Let’s jump in! (Get it? Jump… OK, I’ll stop.)
Every year brings a new set of fashion trends and you have to decide whether they are for you or not. It’s no different in the world of housing. Home building trends change every decade or so. What’s the latest? Read on to find out!
Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky and one of the highest populated cities in the country. The Louisville rental market has received a lot of praise for its rental market and affordable housing for the past few years. According to most real estate experts in Kentucky and nationwide, the general forecast is that the Louisville rental market will outperform other markets in 2022.
There are a variety of pests that can infest your home. Under normal circumstances, this isn’t a great situation. But when working on a home renovation and pests show up… it’s even worse. Do you have an upcoming house renovation and pests are a concern? Read on to learn the best course of action.
Have you been thinking about dropping everything and living off the grid? Whether you’re thinking about building a van to travel the country or getting a cabin in the middle of nowhere, you’re joining a group of people who are paving the way for this.
As energy costs rise in Louisville, homebuyers are looking for energy-efficient homes. These are the top energy-efficient home trends that are catching the attention of buyers in Kentucky. If you’re thinking about buying and selling property any time soon, you won’t want to skip this list!
Your electric panel is the main gateway for electricity to enter your house. By entering here, it then flows through all the different circuits of your home. In essence, the electric panel is straightforward. But what if it’s old and failing? What if you’re trying to sell your home and believe it might be a hindrance? And the big question: Do I need a permit to upgrade my electrical panel?
There are several benefits to having a well-maintained commercial or residential HVAC system. However, this machine consumes the most power on most properties. Costs are rising so it’s becoming more and more important to keep energy bills as low as possible. In this piece, we’ll share how to maintain your HVAC the right way.
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Every homeowner justifiably fears having their home burgled. According to the US department of justice, there are millions of burglaries every year. As such, it’s completely understandable to want to burglar-proof your new home. But then comes the question: how exactly do you make your new home burglar-proof? Fortunately, there are several easy ways to make a house harder to break into and give you some peace of mind. We have put together a list of simple ways to make your new home burglar-proof, in hopes of helping you keep unwanted guests out of your home in the future.
Just a few years ago, it seems like buying a house in another city was next to impossible. But now technology has changed the entire world. Now with the help of the internet, one can get all the information about any property while sitting on your couch. If you do the research in the right way, then you have a successful long-distance house hunt that matches your needs and budget. Keep reading to learn more!
I was recently asked to contribute to a real estate Q&A entitled Real Estate Photography, Home & Virtual Staging Q & A: Tips & Advice that is found on Porch.com.…