Articles and News about Residential Real Estate
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!
Now that I’ve been in “the business” for coming up on 20 years, I’ve learned a thing or two about what makes the most successful real estate agents. There are other factors as well, but these traits come first. These fit nicely alongside the best practices for real estate agents.
Get these down and you’re well on your way to real estate success!
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Today’s landlord knows the importance of attracting the millennial demographic. This subset of the population currently saturates the rental market. These individuals—born between 1982 and 2004—are choosing to buy homes later and are grabbing up rental homes.
For some people, there’s confusion when it comes to Louisville’s new construction. And… it centers on whether or not they should have a Realtor or not. The short answer is a resounding YES!
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!
