Articles and News about Residential Real Estate
Beyond the initial purchase cost of buying a home, there are other regular financial responsibilities for homeowners. Just like an oil change for a vehicle, there are multiple ways to keep your home in shape to avoid future headaches.
Are you confident that you can sell your home quickly and close to your asking price? Are you worried that your home will live on the market for years or that you will lose money trying to get rid of it?
This is a big question. After all, buying a home is a hugely important decision. Should you rent or buy in Louisville KY? That’s what we’re here for… to answer that very question.
During the course of 2016, there were 17,882 properties sold via our MLS system. 15,725 of these were your standard, single-family residences (SRF)… the rest fall under different structural varieties.
Out of this vast array of Louisville real estate properties, just 44 sold for $1,000,000 or more. 34 of these most expensive Louisville homes were SFRs, then 6 farms, 3 condos, and 1 controversial property finally sold via auction.
For this piece, let’s focus on the most incredible homes that traded hands last year. Who’s with me? Want to know which was the most expensive home sold in 2016? Here we go!
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With the current national obsession with tiny houses and downsizing, I wanted to see how Louisville is responding. Personally, I haven’t sold a single tiny house, not that there’s a big market for them here. But what’s more, I haven’t even seen one driving around Louisville. Have you?
When looking for a house, there are many factors to consider like price, size, number of bedrooms, age, location, and future value. A large number of home buyers start with their budget but if you are buying a family home for the long run, it might be a good idea to start with what you need first and add in a few “wish list” items. In this piece, we’re going to look at the top three things you need to nail down to find a house that fits your family’s lifestyle. Let’s start!
Selling equity in your home can be the smart move, depending on your situation. Maybe you want to build your dream home. Maybe you want to take that vacation you’ve always dreamed of.
It’s that time of year again! This is one of my favorite articles to write, not exactly sure why. Maybe it’s the competitor in me that enjoys watching how the most expensive neighborhoods in Louisville Kentucky battle it out for top billing.
In 2013, Spring Farm took home first place. The following year it was Glenview. Last year, Harrod’s Glen landed in the top spot… what will it be this year?
Stay tuned and you’ll find out!
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People ask me all the time, “Can I afford to buy a home?” If that’s you, you’ve found the right post! Of course, everyone’s details are different. But, this article will provide you with the framework needed to answer this very question.
Buying a new home is a big deal, right? Definitely! Buyers need to get a home inspection. Of course. But wait! What about all the things home inspectors will not tell you? That’s what you have me for my friends. Let’s get started!
Mortgages are highly specialized financial products. The actual interest rate you pay will be based on a number of factors. The following are sure to be part of the picture:
Hello, my friends! It’s that time of year again when I tackle my annual Louisville real estate year in review post. I’ve been completing this task faithfully, in one form or another, since 2008. Some you may find at InsiderLouisville while most are here in the LHB archives.
If someone is house shopping during the holiday season, they likely need to move soon. And they may be in a hurry to secure a deal in time to get the tax benefit.
We have had a remarkable year for home sales here in Louisville. I’ve talked before about how extremely, low inventory levels are but despite that, we’re on the verge of surpassing last year’s incredible total.
It’s always fun to take a peek inside the lives of the rich and famous, right? Well… it’s that time of year again. We’re going to take a look at the most expensive homes in Louisville that traded hands during 2016. We’ll also see how this year compares to years past.
