Condition Is the New Location in the World of Real Estate
Despite what some “experts” might say, we’re clearly in a buyer’s market. (Let’s hope he was misquoted.)
Articles and News about Residential Real Estate
Golden Post of Real Estate Links
When things get busy, I don’t always remember to post on this site like some of the others. My bad. But to make up for it, here are some real estate posts from Louisville Homes Blog recently:
Experts: Smart Time to Buy a Home
It’s my belief that now is a great time to buy a home. It has nothing to do with the fact that I am a Realtor®. It has everything to do with today’s financial status.
To Sell or Rent Your Louisville Home, That Is the Question!
Although the US economy and the housing market seem to finally be on an upward trend, we are still recovering from what was one of history’s nastiest and most volatile recessions. First-time buyers are still finding it difficult to get a good rate on a mortgage and many people are still struggling to sell their homes.
Because of this, the question arises for sellers; “Should I sell my Louisville home or should I rent it?”
(more…)Why Real Estate Is a Good Investment Now
I just read a great piece by Dave Kansas over at SmartMoney called, Real Estate: Finally a Good Investment? (Editor: The article has since been removed) where he admitted that while the real estate market as a whole has a lot of problems, buying residential real estate makes sense.
Short Sales Can Make You Lose Your Mind
Surely, you don't want to lose your mind. I know I don't. But unfortunately, short sales are a big part of today's real estate landscape. All you can do is…
Top Remodeling Trends for 2011, Louisville Conventions
According to a National Association of Realtors survey, the following are the top remodeling trends for 2011. These aren't specific home improvement projects but more like mindsets and attitudes towards…
New Tech Opens Homeowners to Theft
Isn’t all of our new technology fun? Honestly, raise your hand if you thought a few years ago that for the price of a few hundred dollars a person could let his smartphone “listen” to the music on the car stereo and tell him what song it is, who it’s by and even purchase and download the song immediately? Amazing! That application is called Shazam and it’s free! Wow.
(more…)How to Find the Best Realtor in Louisville
In any market, real estate agents are always looking for new clients. That’s even more true for our current real estate market as sales are down and many agents are leaving the business.
Do Your Know Where You Stand with Your Realtor?
Every industry has its share of insider knowledge, quirks, and idiosyncrasies. Louisville real estate is no different. As society grows ever more complex, expertise becomes more and more valuable. Why…
Real Estate Investing Opportunities Align for Religious Institutions
I’ve written several pieces recently about how the current real estate market in Louisville is lining up well for certain profiles. The current freeze on foreclosures by some of our nation’s largest lenders has muddied the water for getting your hands on capital. But local lenders like Stockyards and Republic both posted healthy quarterly earnings.
Optimism in New Construction Inches Upward, Louisville Neighborhoods
The National Association of Home Builders charts its members’ outlook towards business in the future. This index is something they use to make decisions on behalf of their membership. News out this month that this index has moved up for the first time in five months.
Freeze on Foreclosures a Mixed Bag, Opportunities and Risks Abound
It’s no secret that the housing market has seen better days, to put it politely. In a typical market, distressed properties account for 7% of all home sales. Some estimate that nationwide, that number is currently around 41%. Louisville real estate is far below both of these.
Real Estate Investors Like Louisville
The Wall St. Journal had a piece earlier this week called 10 Best and Worst Markets for Real Estate Investors. It cites a Local Market Monitor, Inc. that looks to utilize “equilibrium” home prices. These take into consideration what home values should probably be in relation to population, job growth, income, and other factors.
Sell My Home Fast, The 5 Big Keys
As you might have heard, it’s a buyer’s market. Which is great! If you’re a buyer.
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