Articles and News about Residential Real Estate

Least Desirable Home Features for 2015

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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Today’s Best 7 Home Value Hacks

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.

Home Value Hacks: Declutter
The reason why every Realtor says “Declutter” is because it works!
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General Contractors Everywhere! Choosing The Right One

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.

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Derby Rental Homes Is Big Money

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.

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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.
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Best Bang for Your Buck in Louisville Real Estate 2015

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.

Best Bang for Your Buck in Louisville Real Estate 2015 map
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!
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Top 10 Energy Saving Tips for the Holidays

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.

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Glade jul by Viggo Johansen (1891)
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Natural Gas for Homes on the Rise

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.

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Natural gas can do more for your home than simply cooking.
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Environmental Concerns for Housing

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.

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Louisville’s new construction needs to be taking environmental concerns for housing into consideration as they move forward.
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