Each Friday we’ll be counting down the wealthiest ZIP codes in Louisville, Kentucky. Our #7 wealthiest ZIP in Louisville today is 40067, located on the Eastern edge of Louisville. Almost 45 square miles, homes in this area generally have very large lots and a healthy dose of privacy.
Wide open spaces mark this ZIP code, very rural living. Simpsonville is part of it but not nearly all.
Average Household Income: $100,027 Average/Median Home Value: $364,949/$228,947 Number of Homes over $1M: 102 Source: BusinessFirstofLouisville.com
Each Friday we’ll be counting down the wealthiest ZIP codes in Louisville, Kentucky. Today, the 8th wealthiest ZIP code by Average Household Income is 40023 or Fisherville. 40023 is only about 20 square miles. A very rural setting but still in Jefferson County and close to Jeffersontown.
Large lots with a healthy dose of privacy characterize homes in and around Fisherville.
Average Household Income: $99,667
Average/Median Home Value: $317,252/$259,173
Number of Homes over $1M: 23 Source: BusinessFirstofLouisville.com
Each Friday we’ll be counting down the wealthiest ZIP codes in Louisville, Kentucky. Today, the 9th wealthiest ZIP code in Louisville is just outside Jefferson County to the northeast in Oldham County. 40014 is approximately 57 square miles large and has a number of very nice neighborhoods.
Homes like this one in Summerfield by the Lake highlight what amazing properties live in Crestwood.
Average Household Income: $98,119 Average/Median Home Value: $261,421/$230,956 Number of Homes over $1M: 22 Source: BusinessFirstofLouisville.com
Note: This is the first of a 3-part series on real estate myths. There are many misconceptions when it comes to buying and selling Louisville real estate that I believe we can correct. If you have more specific questions, feel free to contact me.
Replacing the front door on a home is still considered the best home improvement to get a greater return than the investment.(more…)
Each Friday we’ll be counting down the wealthiest ZIP codes in Louisville, Kentucky. Today, the 10th wealthiest ZIP code in Louisville isn’t actually in Kentucky, it’s in Indiana. 47119 is approximately 41 square miles, just across the bridge, you know… the broken bridge?
This Floyds Knobs home has acres of wide open spaces but is still just minutes from downtown Louisville.
Average Household Income: $94,010 Average/Median Home Value: $241,119/$186,330 Number of Homes over $1M: 36 Source: BusinessFirstofLouisville.com
Here is a very basic checklist that you should use before buying a Louisville condo. This checklist should be put together before looking at any units and making a decision based on emotion instead of logic. By sticking to this checklist you be able to find the perfect condo that you love and meets all of your criteria.
Buying a Louisville condo isn’t the same as buying a Louisville single-family home. It’s important to understand the differences.(more…)
Was just thinking about some of my great clients and one brought by this photo and thought I'd like it. And I do! It's especially gratifying when my clients trust…
If you are purchasing Louisville real estate, or are putting your property up for sale, you may not understand how square footage is calculated in the home. A real estate agent will be calculating the square footage for you if you’re selling your home, and there are some parts of the house that may not be included in the calculations.
Understanding square footage begins with professional measuring. The PVA data may or may not be accurate.(more…)
All we hear from news sources these days is the horrible condition of the housing market. They’re not wrong. The number of homes sold so far this year is acres behind 2010 and likely to arrive at 2009 levels.
Putting more money down in the purchase of their home is more than just a smart decision, people have learned that it also brings peace of mind.(more…)
It’s been widely reported that shady lending practices, greedy borrowers, and a general lack of wisdom (if not sneaky partisan policies) coming from our elected officials is what brought the housing crisis upon us.
Homeowners who owe more money than their home is worth are considered to be underwater or upside down. However, data does indicate that the number of distressed properties is shrinking for the first time since the housing recession began.(more…)
I wrote a piece a couple of weeks back called, My Home Is Dropping in Value? In the piece, I pointed to data that showed while the National home value average dropped about 25% since the housing decline, Louisville homes actually gained 1.5%. I think it’s important that people know the truth about their home’s value.
Homearama is my favorite Louisville real estate event of the year. The only thing better would be a surprise visit from HGTV to re-design a room in my house!
Norton Commons is a great setting for a home show! The people came out in droves to see Louisville’s latest new home designs.(more…)
Most of the time a home sale goes smoothly. The sellers want to sell, the buyers want to buy and a couple of Realtors have helped the process run like a well-oiled machine.
You surely want to avoid a money pit when buying your next Louisville home. This story will tell you how.
