Articles and News about Residential Real Estate

What Are Your Options for Selling a House with Code Violations?

It’s time to sell your house but there is one surprise that you have to deal with first — you find out that your home has code violations. Before you go down a rabbit hole of worrying about how you are going to fix all of the code violations or whether you can even still sell your house, you can consider your options, and the good news is, you probably have more options than you think. Here is an overview of how you can sell a house with code violations, with expert advice from Realtors, to help give you peace of mind. 

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Why Moving to Louisville Kentucky Could Be a Great Choice

Having an ideal home is something you dream about as a kid. Whether it is a bungalow by the sea or a large house in the middle of the country, everyone has their own perspective. What’s your dream home? There’s a chance you might find it by moving to Louisville Kentucky. 

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4 Reasons to Hire Foundation Experts Before Buying or Selling

Have you considered hiring foundation experts in Louisville before buying or selling a home or commercial building? If you’re thinking of putting your house on the market (or are looking for an investment property) you’re already under enough stress. Just think about all that is associated with a move. If so, why rack up one more expense by consulting with a foundation contractor?

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6 Tips to Find the Real Estate Experts

Buying or selling a home can be stressful or even confusing, especially if it’s your first time doing so. In fact, even if you’ve done it all before, you might still not be familiar with all of the processes and documentation involved. Thus, if you want a smooth and hassle-free transaction, it’s best to work with the best—the real estate experts.

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The best Realtors for first time home buyers have these five qualities.
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How a Moving Checklist Can Help Facilitate Your Move to Louisville

Even with all the help in the world, few of us enjoy moving. It can be hard to deal with rushing out of your last home following all of the packing, cleaning, inspections, and dealing with the pressure associated with these prep tasks. Something always gets forgotten. That’s where this article comes in! We have a checklist that will help facilitate your move to Louisville, Kentucky.

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What to Expect If You Need House Lifting

Does your home have foundation problems? If severe enough, house lifting will be needed before you can correct the problem. In this article, we’ll cover the main factors that contribute to its cost. Before you find a foundation repair agency, you must have a clear idea about what’s involved. Having a good-sized budget is more than half the battle. 

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What Goes Into House Lifting

Here are some factors that add up to the overall cost of house lifting services.

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Relocating for Work: 9 Practicalities You Need to Consider

Moving to a new job can be an exciting prospect. It is essential to go into the process with your eyes open and make the decision for the right reasons. But make sure you look at relocating for work from all angles. And be prepared for some major changes in your life.  

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If you have doubts, it is best to be cautious. Consider what you will be leaving behind and whether the move is worth the disruption.  

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Keys for Selecting a Real Estate Agent

Are you ready to buy your first house? Yes, we understand the excitement, but there are many things you have to consider. Sure, it is a great feeling to look for a place to call home for many years to come, but it is more important to find the right person to help you on this journey. This piece covers what you should focus on when selecting a real estate agent.

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Should You Get a Home Inspection Before Listing It?

Are you planning to sell your house? Many experts recommend getting a home inspection before listing it. This helps you identify any issues you might want to correct. Today’s buyers love move-in-ready homes. Making this your goal means a higher sale price, so an inspection is a good idea

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If selling your residential property for the first time, this post is for you! Just for your information, always consult an expert real estate agent to sell your house. You will have a ton of questions that an experienced Realtor can answer for you.

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Helpful Tips to Buy + Sell Property in a Pandemic

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, real estate isn’t showing signs of slowing down any time soon. People will always need to move, and many are still choosing to invest during this unprecedented time. This piece is targeted at people looking to buy or sell property in a pandemic.

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Buying or selling, there’s a lot that has changed since 2020.

The real estate industry has been steadily moving online for years now, and even more so during the pandemic. According to Zillow home trends expert Amanda Pendleton, real estate is now a digital-first transaction, and if you want to stay ahead, you must consider incorporating technology.

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Should You Consider Composite Fencing or Not?

There are a lot of different opinions about composite fencing out there. This can be quite confusing for someone who has never had any experience with composite fences before. This is a post that will clear out most of the confusion. After going through the necessary facts about composite fences, it should be much easier to make an informed choice.

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Should You Buy a House If You Don’t Intend to Live in It?

Not everyone who decides to buy a new house intends to live in the property. There are other reasons to invest in it. If you’re looking at properties available like those at Beresfords, you can stay and live there or pursue other plans. In this piece we’ll answer the question, “Should you buy a house for reasons other than personal use?” 

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