Articles and News about Residential Real Estate

Top Tips for Relocating to Louisville 

When you are looking to relocate to a new area and a new place, you need to have as much information to hand as possible. The more information that you have, then the more informed your decision and choice will be. If you’re relocating to Louisville, you’ll want to weigh the pros and cons of each new area. This will ensure that you settle in the neighborhood that best fits your needs.

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If you rush a move you may well find that you regret your decision. And this is, of course, not something you want, especially if you are moving with a family in tow.

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4 Strategies for Managing Your HOA

Have you ever thought your neighborhood was poorly run? This may not describe everyone, but maybe you would enjoy managing your HOA so that it ran more smoothly. Being a part of a robust community of homeowners in a condo or townhouse community can be a challenging, thankless job, but it can also be quite rewarding. 

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Home Inspection Checklist: Everything You Need to Know Before Buying a House

A home inspection is a comprehensive assessment of a house. It is a crucial step for anyone considering purchasing a new home in Louisville. You might be wondering whether to pay this extra expense after already spending a large sum on the house. Let me walk you through this home inspection checklist that covers all the key elements. 

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Other than a home inspection, federal law doesn’t make a termite inspection process mandatory when buying a home. But there are a few states that require a termite inspection. Without this, it may be difficult for you to get a loan to buy a home.

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Fencing and Your Property Line

A common question many homeowners have is, “Can I put a fence on my property?” And rightly so, there’s the old adage, “Good fences make good neighbors.” So, before you start digging or calling a fence company to do the work for you, there are a few things you should know about fencing and your property line.

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The American Dream suggests having a white picket fence is a must. | Photo by Scott Webb
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Louisville Home Sales Chart, Updated

We haven’t published as many real estate market charts in recent years. More people are looking for home improvement, interior design, or general real estate advice pieces. But that doesn’t mean we can’t throw one in for fun every so often, right? So here’s the newly updated Louisville home sales chart for the period 2002 through 2021.

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Louisville home sales chart updated through 2021.
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6 Key Tips for First Time Renters

If you are going to be renting your first apartment, then you will want to have all the information in hand so you can get approved quickly and avoid any unnecessary delays. You really should know the following six tips for first-time renters before you apply for your first place.

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One of the key tips for first-time renters is buying the right renters insurance.
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4 Strategies for a Quick House Sale

Selling a house can be an overwhelming and stressful experience. Some of the challenges you’re likely to face when selling your home include choosing the wrong real estate agent, attaching the wrong price tag, being too emotional about it, and others. This causes you to take ages to get a potential buyer for your home. But, you can overcome those hurdles with these four strategies for a quick house sale.  

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We’re going to start with the most important one first but read all four of these simple yet effective strategies for a quick house sell.

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Does a Storage Shed Add Value to Your Home?

Almost anything you do to improve your home will add value, but does a storage shed add value to your home? This piece will cover this topic so that you’ll have more info to help your decision. The short answer is, “Yes” but it does depend on some of these factors.

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New Construction Pros and Cons: Advantages and Disadvantages

Spending your entire life savings on a house is a significant commitment, but it is worthwhile if the end product is exactly what you desire. There are, however, some disadvantages for people who want to build their ideal home on their own. On a regular basis, acquiring good quality construction materials, visiting the construction site, and negotiating with the labor force, laborers, and painters is a physically challenging activity. In this piece, we’ll look at new construction pros and cons.

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Gotta love the look of new construction! Why? Because everything is brand new!
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Financial Benefits of Home Ownership

Owning their own home means a lot to most people. Homeownership remains the number one dream for many American families. It introduces a level of stability into your life that is just not possible when you are a renter. Homeowners enjoy superior social status and have the joy that comes from seeing a long-held dream fulfilled. But what about the financial benefits of home ownership?

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Move-In Ready Vs. Fixer-Upper: What to Buy?

Buying a home is a considerable expense. There are several things you can buy on a whim, but a home is not one of them. Buy the wrong kind of home, and it will knock a massive hole in your finances that will take you years to recover. Buyers make those kinds of mistakes when they don’t get enough information before purchasing. So in this piece, we’ll compare a move-In ready vs. fixer-upper to see which might be a better fit for you.

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Creating the Perfect Outdoor Entertainment Area

What is your favorite time of the year? Is it during the blazing hot summer months when the weather is perfect for yard parties and warm sultry nights? Perhaps it is during spring when the snow slowly melts away, the rivers rise, and waterfalls roar. Whatever your answer, in this piece we’ll be helping you to construct the perfect outdoor entertainment area!

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What It’s Really Like Living Through a Fixer-upper

Nowadays, many people decide to buy a fixer-upper home instead of an already fixed one. There are three big reasons. First, they are less expensive. Second, you’ll have less competition in buying one. And last, they provide you with the freedom to renovate that home so that it suits all your needs and preferences. But what about living through a fixer-upper?

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