Articles and News about Residential Real Estate
You probably haven’t wondered much about Louisville lately, but you should! The housing market here is strong, there are plenty of lively attractions, and the U.S. manufacturing industry is making a return to prominence. So is it time to purchase? In this piece we’ll look at five reasons buying now makes sense for you in the long run.
If the constant stream of home improvement shows on television is any kind of indicator, there’s probably a pretty strong contingent of do-it-yourselfers out there with big plans to turn their house into the home of their dreams. Maybe it’s taking out a wall to add a little more space to the bedroom. Maybe it’s tearing up old rugs and replacing them with some shiny new hardwood. Most of the time we’ve already seen it done on TV and think, “I can do that!”
It’s no secret I’m a numbers geek. I believe if done correctly, stats tell us a great deal. So, I was quite surprised to see these results. After I collected all the data to determine the best month to sell your house I was blown away. Curious?
It’s time to check in and see how the other half lives. This article is our yearly piece to see the most expensive homes in Louisville that have sold so far in 2017. We’ll also see how this year compared to the previous couple of years. Let’s do this!
With two major hurricanes largely past and more on the way, it’s very important that you learn all you can about flood insurance. There are a lot of myths out there so we’re going to set the record straight. Even if you are not a good candidate for flood insurance you should, at least, understand your options before deciding. In this piece, we’ll cover what you need to know about flood insurance.
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.
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.
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.
According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 99% of those 36 years old and younger use the Internet to look at photos, evaluate neighborhoods, and compare properties. I imagine the percentage of all buyers is very close to that number, as well.
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’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.
This year’s event did not disappoint.
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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.
