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.
Your home doesn’t have to be near the track or a luxury mansion in order to be a Derby rental home, it just needs to be available.(more…)
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.
The map above is quite helpful in determining where you might want to live in Louisville. Consider your desire for space and combine it with your budget to find the best spot for you!(more…)
Now that the holiday season is upon us, many people have already begun preparations for entertaining friends, visiting loved ones and enjoying the spirit of the season. But as most of us know, the holidays are not without their own set of unique concerns.
With Winter coming up, there are dozens of preparations that need to be made. These include cleaning your gutters, making sure your home is properly sealed, and even checking if your heater is working correctly.
In any market, real estate agents are always looking for new clients. Most Realtors would love to work for you, but would you want to work with them? That's the…
Environmentalists around the world are bemoaning the recent popularity of hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking” as it has become known, as it is a process that forces a slurry of chemicals underground to break up geologic formations containing fossil fuel deposits, ranging from natural gas to good old-fashioned black gold.
Natural gas can do more for your home than simply cooking.(more…)
One of the perennial problems faced by the construction industry is the way that the weather can affect buildings. Severe weather conditions are always a challenge for builders, whether they are constructing homes or business premises, and Kentucky is one of many states that have suffered over the years from serious weather events.
Louisville’s new construction needs to be taking environmental concerns for housing into consideration as they move forward.(more…)
Green home design is trending rapidly in the world of real estate. With their fashionable ecological materials, energy efficiency mechanisms, and amazing publicity received in worldwide media, green houses are certainly a thing to watch in the very near future.
As green home design becomes more important, Louisville’s new construction builders will be forced to join in with today’s best practices.(more…)
Whether a house is 5 years old or 50 years old, there are a ton of serious issues that could be hiding from a prospective buyer’s view. Issues with the structure, the plumbing, the electrical work, and the foundation. And these issues may lead to health issues, fires, severe water damage, injuries, and thousands of dollars in repairs.
A few tips that will help you find a qualified home inspector will make your overall real estate transaction much better. | Image: Shutterstock(more…)
Since 2007, I’ve been covering Louisville’s new construction showcase, Homearama, and before that, my wife and I went… just for fun! In this piece, I’ll share my thoughts on the homes that were part of this year’s Homearama 2014 at Shake’s Run, as well as, highlight some of the trends I see as new construction changes and evolves.
After a cloudy start, the sun showed brightly on Louisville’s 2014 Homearama.(more…)
If you’re thinking, “Selling my home in Louisville is going to be difficult” then here are a few tips that will help it easier. Just because there’s competition out there, your home can still shine above the rest.
Is this you? “I’m selling my home in Louisville!” If so, we’ve got 3 great tips for you!(more…)
It’s always interesting to slice and dice the data in different ways to see what I may learn about the Louisville real estate market. Like an experiment, but without the goggles or beakers.
This colorful chart shows Louisville sold homes by price tier from 2004 through 2013.(more…)
