Articles and News about Residential Real Estate
Hello and welcome to this full-featured, tell-all piece that will expose you to the truth behind popular real estate myths. Many of these widely held beliefs seem, at first blush, like common sense but I will bust these myths and explain what’s really going on.
Louisville is a popular, affordable vacation destination. However, it’s understandable that Kentucky residents often prefer to take trips a little further from home. The state of Kentucky isn’t on the coast, but that doesn’t mean homeowners can’t dream of owning their own beachfront property.
New home buyers almost always have an opinion on what style of house they want. They love the charm of the Craftsman style; they long for the simplicity of a Ranch; they’ve always dreamed of living in a stately Victorian, or they grew up in a classic Cape Cod and that’s what their heart is set on.
The question is, do any of these potential homeowners actually know what makes a house a Craftsman or a Cape Cod or a Ranch?
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I’m always looking for ways to help my clients. Today, I’m even going to help all of you who are not (yet) my clients. I present the Top 10 Selling Mistakes in Real Estate.
A few years back, I was interviewed by a writer for MSN.com. For those interested, here's the piece which, apparently, is no longer on their website. 10 Neighborhood Homebuyer Magnets…
When you go in search of that new pack of gum to buy, do you research the different brands, customer ratings and ingredients online first? Of course not! It’s a pack of gum. It’s a buck. Our time is too precious.
This makes a great deal of sense.
(more…)Professional home staging tips are a major part of selling your home fast. And at the highest possible price! Properties that aren’t well-staged, remain on the market longer and end up…
We’ve been covering trends in residential real estate and interior design for many years here at Louisville Homes Blog. What’s important to you is important to us! Certainly, they’ll come up during our Homearama coverage. But you can also learn about them from time to time when addressing home sales volume and speed.
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In today’s real estate market, it really pays to stay ahead of the game. Make smart choices. Knowing what to improve can make your home stand out. With that in mind, I’ve uncovered the Top 7 Home Value Hacks that you may or may not know about. One thing is for sure, each one more than pays for itself when you’re selling your Louisville home. Home improvement has never been this savvy.
When I first got into Louisville real estate, Howard Stacey, a successful broker for Semonin once said, "Real estate is a woman's business." He didn't mean it in a demeaning…
It's not difficult to find the best tips on home staging when you're selling your home. I keep my Top 10 Ways to Prepare Your Louisville Home For Sale updated…
Jefferson County home sales continue to impress! Looks like early markers weren’t kidding around.
The construction trade is very easy to get into, here in the UK all you need is a CSCS card which is a 10-15 hour course, and then 15-20 minutes for the exam, after which you can appear on any construction site that will employ you. Therefore, there are a lot of people in the industry. Once you have your foot in the door you can go onto learning trades from the people you are working for, this makes the industry delicate when choosing the perfect contractor.
Are you looking for a home to rent for Derby? Are you thinking about renting your home during Derby? You’ve come to the right place! Well, not this place but we’ll get you there.
Getting the best bang for your buck has always been important. But these days, with the multitude of choices we are blessed to have, making your decision now becomes a bit trickier.
