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Pull Out The Piggy, Saving For Your New Home

Post author:Tre Pryor
Post published:February 17, 2012
Post category:Residential Real Estate

Saving for your Louisville dream home should be just like saving for any other big purchase. Start putting money aside each day. Be proactive! Whenever the time comes to start…

Top 3 Real Estate Myths About Louisville Real Estate Agents

Post author:Tre Pryor
Post published:February 1, 2012
Post category:Commercial Real Estate Opinion Residential Real Estate

Note: This is the second of a 3-part series on real estate myths. There are many misconceptions when it comes to working with Louisville real estate agents that are valuable to understand. If you have more specific questions, feel free to contact me.

Photo of hard working Realtor with a client — If you think all real estate agents are wealthy, think again. In 2010, the estimated average income for all real estate agents was $27,364.

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Louisville Home Values Changes for 2011, Winners and Losers

Post author:Tre Pryor
Post published:January 25, 2012
Post category:Real Estate Trends/Statistics Residential Real Estate

Updated: 2/3/2012. Thanks to Chris Cox who found a calculation error.

Many held high hopes for an improving real estate market heading into 2011. Well, maybe that’s an exaggeration but there were some signs that the housing recession was lessening and perhaps we would all see improvement in 2011. In most locations, that didn’t occur. But it did in some!

Map of Louisville with real estate price changes for 2011 — This map gives us a better picture of how the real estate market was behaving by area. Outlying areas performed well in 2011 while much of the county was down.

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Top 10 Wealthiest Zip Codes in Louisville – #1 Glenview, KY 40025

Post author:Tre Pryor
Post published:January 20, 2012
Post category:Residential Real Estate

Today is our final Friday covering the wealthiest ZIP codes in Louisville, Kentucky. Drumroll please *ratta tat tat* The #1 wealthiest ZIP code in Louisville is 40025! With only about 130 addresses in this area, it’s a very exclusive and affluent part of Louisville.

Photo of a home in Glenview, KY 40025 — Many of Louisville’s most stately mansions are located in Glenview.

Average Household Income: $186,271
Average/Median Home Value: $571,386/$400,000
Number of Homes over $1M: 15
Source: BusinessFirstofLouisville.com

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Buying A Condo In Louisville – Digging Deep Before Setting Pen To Paper

Post author:Tre Pryor
Post published:January 19, 2012
Post category:Residential Real Estate

If you’re thinking about buying a condo in Louisville you should take some steps to dig deep and find out more about the unit and the association. On the surface, everything can look fine, even when there is trouble brewing below. Here are some things you can do to really find out what’s happening in the condo community you are interested in.

Photo of a young couple in front of a condo — Purchasing a Louisville condo is similar to purchasing a new home but with a few important differences. Make sure your trusted advisor in real estate understands them.

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Top 10 Wealthiest Zip Codes in Louisville – #2 Prospect, KY 40059

Post author:Tre Pryor
Post published:January 13, 2012
Post category:Residential Real Estate

Each Friday we’ll be counting down the wealthiest ZIP codes in Louisville, Kentucky. Today, the 2nd wealthiest ZIP code in Louisville is 40059, also known as Prospect. Located in the Northeast portion of Louisville, spanning both Jefferson and Oldham County.

Photo of a home in Prospect, KY 40059 — Looking for your Louisville mansion? There are plenty to choose from in 40059, such as this incredible estate home.

Average Household Income: $170,842
Average/Median Home Value: $448,326/$373,141
Number of Homes over $1M: 286
Source: BusinessFirstofLouisville.com

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Top 10 Wealthiest Zip Codes in Louisville – #3 Finchville, KY 40022

Post author:Tre Pryor
Post published:January 6, 2012
Post category:Residential Real Estate

Each Friday we’ll be counting down the wealthiest ZIP codes in Louisville, Kentucky. Today, the 3rd wealthiest ZIP code is 40022 and is primarily made up of Finchville, KY. This area is the very definition of rural with almost no typical neighborhoods. But instead, wide-open spaces and lots of scenic nature.

Photo of a home in Finchville, KY 40022 — Very large lots are the norm with plenty of privacy in 40022.

Average Household Income: $141,588
Average/Median Home Value: $405,123/$287,500
Number of Homes over $1M: 25
Source: BusinessFirstofLouisville.com

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7 Top Home Design Trends for 2012

Post author:Tre Pryor
Post published:January 5, 2012
Post category:Interior Design Residential Real Estate

Although there are some who believe that the housing recession has passed, it has had a major effect on real estate throughout the country. The purpose of this article is to see how the down market is changing home design trends going forward, in particular in 2012.

Design Trends towards small rooms and energy efficient windows to bring the outside in — Several design trends for 2012 can be seen in this photo: smaller rooms, energy-efficient windows, and bringing more of the outside in.

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Top 10 Wealthiest Zip Codes in Louisville – #4 Louisville, KY 40245

Post author:Tre Pryor
Post published:December 30, 2011
Post category:Residential Real Estate

Each Friday we’ll be counting down the wealthiest ZIP codes in Louisville, Kentucky. Today, we’re looking at the #4 wealthiest ZIP code in Louisville, 40245. This ZIP is about 33 square miles just east of the Gene Snyder Expressway between I64 and I71.

Photo of a home in Louisville, KY 40245 — Lake Forest (see above) is the *most famous* of all Louisville neighborhoods but there are a number of great subdivisions on 40245.

Average Household Income: $113,663
Average/Median Home Value: $366,348/$301,795
Number of Homes over $1M: 265
Source: BusinessFirstofLouisville.com

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Year in Review, 2011 Edition

Post author:Tre Pryor
Post published:December 29, 2011
Post category:Real Estate Trends/Statistics Residential Real Estate

2011 was a busy year. In fact, despite the market being down again here in Louisville (see this handy dandy chart that compares Jefferson County monthly home sales back the previous 6 years) I actually had my best year yet. Yeah me!

Statistics graphic representing change in Louisville real estate — Every year has highs and lows. How was 2011 for you?

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Louisville Homes Blog Founder, Tre Pryor Interviewed by MSN for Real Estate Article

Post author:Tre Pryor
Post published:December 29, 2011
Post category:Louisville Neighborhoods Real Estate News Residential Real Estate

I work very hard to bring the home buyers and sellers of Louisville unbiased and useful information here at Louisville Homes Blog. (Now part of TrePryor.com) At the same time,…

Top 10 Wealthiest Zip Codes in Louisville – #5 Goshen, KY 40026

Post author:Tre Pryor
Post published:December 23, 2011
Post category:Residential Real Estate

Each Friday we’ll be counting down the wealthiest ZIP codes in Louisville, Kentucky. Today we’re posting the 5th wealthiest ZIP, 40026, a 30 square mile area in Oldham County, about 10 miles to the northeast of Louisville.

Photo of a home in Goshen, KY 40026 — Goshen has a few great, high-end neighborhoods like the one above but it’s mostly wide expanses of grass and trees. Did I mention horse farms?

Average Household Income: $107,711
Average/Median Home Value: $277,365/$217,167
Number of Homes over $1M: 24
Source: BusinessFirstofLouisville.com

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Top 10 Wealthiest Zip Codes in Louisville – #6 Louisville, KY 40241

Post author:Tre Pryor
Post published:December 16, 2011
Post category:Residential Real Estate

Each Friday we’ll be counting down the wealthiest ZIP codes in Louisville, Kentucky. Today’s is 40241 and it comes in at the #6 wealthiest ZIP in Louisville. You know what else? It’s also my home! The sad part is that our household is likely bringing the average down.

Photo of a home in 40241 ZIP Louisville KY — Lots of great neighborhoods across a fairly wide price range. This shot is of Beech Spring Farm one of Louisville’s newest high-end subdivisions.

Average Household Income: $100,750
Average/Median Home Value: $261,352/$228,316
Number of Homes over $1M: 52
Source: BusinessFirstofLouisville.com

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Top 10 Wealthiest Zip Codes in Louisville – #7 Simpsonville, KY 40067

Post author:Tre Pryor
Post published:December 9, 2011
Post category:Residential Real Estate

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.

Photo of a home in Simpsonville, KY — 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

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Top 10 Wealthiest Zip Codes in Louisville – #8 Fisherville, KY 40023

Post author:Tre Pryor
Post published:December 2, 2011
Post category:Residential Real Estate

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

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