The roof of a house remains one of the most important “make it or break it” factors for prospective homeowners. Those interested in purchasing residential real estate or current homeowners considering selling their house need to consider their roof. Is it built to last and designed for the region’s weather? Regardless of whether you’re heavily invested in real estate or someone looking to flip a project home for profit, here are five signs you need a new roof, especially if you want a quick sale.
Despite what the internet may be telling you these days, millennials are starting to buy homes at an incredible rate. That’s right, many are moving out of their parent’s basement and are looking to spend their hard-earned dollars on a permanent housing investment. The economy is getting younger, and the next generation of home buyers is looking for something a little bit different than the buyers of old.
When you stage your home for millennial buyers, keep in mind the strong role technology plays.(more…)
July Louisville home sales just surpassed the previous year. And we all thought sales would be down after 2016's record total. So much for our expert projections, right? 2017 is…
Like any building, your house is built to withstand natural forces, such as the wind, gravity, and the pressure applied to it by the encompassing earth. When a house fails to counteract these forces or exerts upon it the structural weight and load, grave outcomes will often result – and you will likely end up with a need to call a structural repair specialist from your area.
Anything made with concrete will eventually crack. That includes your home’s foundation.(more…)
With so many homes available for sale, it’s vital to make your real estate listing stand out. Unless you are older than 71, your first step in buying a house is looking at homes online.
You make the decision to install hardwood flooring in your home. It looks fantastic, it is durable and easier to keep clean compared to carpet. You go to your local flooring center thinking you know exactly what you want and are overwhelmed with the different choices available!
It can be tricky to choose the perfect hardwood flooring for your home. Let us help!(more…)
It’s that wonderful time of year when my favorite event takes place—Homearama! Very few people get as excited about this event as I do. Even though it takes place in the middle of Summer and the weather is unbearably hot I absolutely love seeing the latest and greatest in Louisville’s new construction.
Homearama 2017 is a great event for anyone who loves architecture, or interior design, or just happens to be in the market for a new home. | Photo by Tre Pryor
Over the course of your life, you will make several far-reaching decisions. Moving to a new home is certainly one of them. Apart from the financial commitment involved, the mental and sometimes emotional strain involved means you need to ensure all points have been covered before you commit to the move.
When it comes to the buying and selling of real estate, everyone is on the lookout for a good bargain. The buyer is looking to buy a property with the most beneficial features at the lowest price, while the seller is looking to sell his/her property to the highest bidder who’ll close right away.
The housing market is ever-changing. Why would the twenty-tens be any different? I’m presenting these tips for millennial home buyers because due to your particular preferences and the speed of our real estate market, home buying today is a bigger challenge than a decade ago.
If you’re a millennial, I already know you have a smartphone nearby. Take advantage of great apps like this great Remax one that makes looking at homes for sale in Louisville easier than ever before. | Photo: Tre Pryor(more…)
Metal homes for residential housing are becoming the wave of home developments. Many contractors are using steel in residential housing developments because it has proven to be more cost-effective and durable. Plus consumers can custom design them usually without the need for an architect. Read on to learn more!
There are many places where you can use steel in residential housing and still make it look great!(more…)
Louisville isn’t simply Louisville. Here, let me clarify. Metro Louisville is basically Jefferson County, which, by the way, holds many, smaller home rule cities within its borders. But people here in Louisville still think of places across the county line as still part of Louisville. At least, that’s how we see things.
Bullitt County’s average home sale price has changed the most since 2002.(more…)
If you have never bought a home before, you need to read this article. Or, if you’re just one of these people who want all the facts, our complete home-buying process article should answer any question you might have about buying a piece of residential real estate.
Want to know all the steps in the home buying process? You came to the right place!(more…)
Moving into a new home can be an exhausting experience. After so much hassle transporting cartons and boxes, painting, organizing renovations, and so much more, all you’ll want to do when you arrive is relax and enjoy your new space! But can you? Being organized will help you in the long run.
How will you know when you’re ready? Could it be, one day, it’ll just happen? Buying your first house is a big deal, scratch that, it’s a gigantic deal. It’s very important! Some take too long. Some dive in too quickly. This article gives you everything you need to know to make the right decision. Here are the six signs that let you know you’re ready to buy your first house. Dig in!
Here are the big keys to knowing whether you are ready to buy your first house.(more…)
