We may not be tuning in to Robin Leach’s “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” as we did in the 1980s but we still have our fair share of celebrity gawkers. Heck, HGTV has “Extreme Living” and “Million Dollar Rooms“
Some people believe that all it takes to get a super deal on a Louisville home sale is to run into a desperate seller who will take a low-ball price. This rarely happens.
When thinking about negotiating a Louisville home sale, this happy family likely followed the tips outlined below.(more…)
Three years ago my wife and I sold our dream home that we had built out in the country to move back into the city to raise our three kids. Having been a Realtor for four years, I have helped several people through the purchase process but you get a unique perspective when it is your family you are serving.
Thinking about relocating to Louisville? This post shares the great reasons why such a move would really pay off.(more…)
We’ve put a great deal of thought into our Louisville Homes Blog Top 10 Lists and we appreciate all of your compliments along the way. Today, we’ve got another one that we hope you enjoy. We’re covering a topic that many people are contemplating, “When should I sell my home?” Read on!
You may not want to downsize this much but we’ve all wondered, “When should I sell my home?” There’s not an answer that works 100% of the time but this article will help you find the best time for you.(more…)
Housing finance reform has seen progress since its inception and across the nation, house prices are beginning to bounce back. Here in Louisville, the housing industry has seen significant gains as of August.
Thinking about relocating to Louisville? This post shares of the great reasons why such a move would really pay off.(more…)
Trust. It’s the key facet of every human relationship. Before I became a Realtor, I thought Realtors enjoyed a great reputation. Why? Because my Realtor was a great guy—hardworking and trustworthy. I would refer him to all my friends and family, who each shared glowing recommendations. But how about you? Do you trust your Realtor?
Can you really trust your Louisville Realtor? That’s a great question. Learn how here.(more…)
When times are tough or when times are good there is one method of Louisville real estate investing that will continue to work year after year. If you have not yet started a real estate portfolio, learn about this method first.
Real estate investing in Louisville is not much different than other cities, expertise is the key ingredient.(more…)
After the show, I published a piece for InsiderLouisville.com titled Homearama 2013 Wrap-Up: Less Extravagance, More Balance and Traditional Quality. Here, I'd like to expand on the topic and present…
When you have made up your mind about a Louisville real estate sale and are ready to go ahead and sign the papers, one of the things you need to check first in the house is mold.
Mold is bad, very bad. But that doesn’t necessarily mean you walk away from a Louisville real estate sale just because the house has mold.(more…)
Moving to a new home can be a daunting task. However, much of the anxiety associated with moving can be resolved by educating yourself on the process so you don’t commit common errors.
Moving is a big deal, potentially fraught with peril. Learn how to avoid common moving mistakes in this article.(more…)
The deck. It is arguably the most relaxing place in and around your house that you can escape to at any point in time. We sometimes take for granted what all goes into making the deck your perfect getaway, but you need to figure out which decking is your best option, whether you are redoing your deck or starting from scratch. In this article, we’re going to compare wood decks versus composite decks and help you make your decision.
There’s nothing quite like spending some of your Summer out on your Louisville deck. Should you choose wood or composite? Read this article and find out!(more…)
Selling real estate isn’t always easy, and no matter how much care and attention you might put into presenting your home beautifully for potential buyers, there are always going to be things that make selling difficult that are beyond your control.
Some hurdles are very tough to overcome when selling your Louisville home, such as having a large electrical tower nearby.(more…)
Many factors go into deciding when to buy your new home but two of the biggest—home prices and mortgage rates—are great now but are moving in the wrong direction going forward.(more…)