Articles and News about Residential Real Estate

The Safest Types of Locks for Securing Your Home

The next time you’re looking through a catalog from J & L Pacific Lock & Key you might be wondering why there are so many different fancy-looking locks. It might help to know a little more about the different types of locks out there, and which ones are the safest types of locks for securing your home. This is particularly important for any door that leads outside.

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5 Secrets to Proper Pruning to Enhance Your Outdoor Space

For anyone who is serious about their backyard trees or just any tree that belongs to their property, tree removal aka pruning is a must. Unless you’re planning to recreate the Amazon rainforest on your property, you will require pruning at regular intervals. After all, most homeowners want a backyard space they can truly enjoy. Just jump into five secrets to proper pruning.

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Window Replacement Checklist: Make Sure You’re Ready!

So, you are planning to replace your windows. Congratulations! Whether you are doing it to reduce energy costs or just to upgrade the style of your home, it’s a smart decision. If you have never replaced windows before, it’s important to know what to do before the process commences. That’s why we created this window replacement checklist.

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Replacing your home’s windows is not only smart from a financial standpoint, they are also gorgeous.
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Taking Advantage of Junk Removal Before Selling Your Home

Everyone has to go through a big move from one home to another at least once in their lives. But before you call those furniture movers and home design specialists, there’s often the question of what to do with the home that you’re leaving behind. If you didn’t already know, there are companies that focus on junk removal before selling your home.

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Before you call the movers, hiring a junk removal company can save you a lot of time.
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What Do I Do After a House Fire

House fires are scary experiences. And not just at the time. Even after they are quelled, they continue to pose dangers and hazards in the areas that they have impacted. Their aftermaths can be just as frightening as when they were active. You probably want to know, “What do I do after a house fire?”

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Long after their last flames have gone out, you have to put in work to ensure that everything is made safe going forward.
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Consider a House Sitter to Protect Your Home While Away

If you have planned a vacation and are considering a house sitter then you must know everything about this service. The majority of people aren’t familiar with house-sitting companies. They can provide several services but the main one is to protect your home while away.

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A house sitting service will even feed and play with your family pets.
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Simple Steps to an Amazing Kitchen Renovation

Remodeling projects can be a nightmare. No one wants to be frustrated or waste money. It doesn’t have to be this way.  Having a functional kitchen is vitally important and if yours isn’t then you know a project is in your future. Before you dive right in, follow these simple steps to an amazing kitchen renovation and you won’t be sorry.

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Best Ideas to Make Your Home Stand Out in the Real Estate Market

Whether you’re thinking about relocating or it’s time to move, investing some time into your home’s appearance will definitely pay off. These are the top ideas to make your home stand out in the real estate market. If you’re selling your home and need some expert advice, here are four ways that sellers can add some serious wow factor to your abode.

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4 Things to Consider Before You Renovate Your Basement

No doubt, if you want to renovate your basement, it might be tedious and money-consuming. It’s not surprising that some old houses don’t have a basement. If that’s the case, where do you get the extra living space? But if you’re definitely going to go forward with the project, this article gives you some great advice.

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Most Expensive Louisville Homes in 2018

Today is the day of our annual jaunt through the most expensive Louisville homes in 2018. I began this pilgrimage in 2015 and have enjoyed the journey. If interested, check out the 2016 and 2017 editions. Seriously though, who doesn’t like looking at amazing homes?!

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Mold in Your Home: What to Know About the Fungal Invader

As a new homeowner, the last thing on your mind is the potential presence of mold in your home. With more appealing aspects like interior design and move-in plans taking priority, it can be easy to forsake your overall health and safety. Here’s what you need to know about the household hazard and what you can do in the event you discover a mold problem.

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Mold in your home can be a serious health problem. This article tells you what to do.
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Best Places to Buy a House in Louisville Kentucky

In years past, I titled this annual post “Bang for Your Buck by Neighborhood.” I started this concept in 2014 when I wrote for Insider Louisville. And it’s simply incredible to see how far we’ve come in just four years. I mean, stop and think about it. When you are thinking about the best places to buy a house in Louisville, it really starts with your budget.

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Glenview is home to some of Louisville’s most amazing properties.
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Available Homes for Sale in Louisville KY

When someone says “available homes for sale” what they’re talking about is active listings. The fancy term for that is housing inventory. They all mean the same thing. And to put it bluntly, the available homes for sale in Louisville KY are dangerously limited.

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This cute home in Clifton represents the kind of property that’s becoming increasingly difficult to find. | Photo by Tre Pryor
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