New Construction Pros and Cons: Advantages and Disadvantages
Spending your entire life savings on a house is a significant commitment, but it is worthwhile if the end product is exactly what you desire. There are, however, some disadvantages…
Articles about residential real estate
Financial Benefits of Home Ownership
Owning their own home means a lot to most people. Home ownership remains the number one dream for many American families. It introduces a level of stability into your life…
Move-In Ready Vs. Fixer-Upper: What to Buy?
Buying a home is a considerable expense. There are several things you can buy on a whim, but a home is not one of them. Buy the wrong kind of…
5 Simple Steps to Selling Your Home Fast
Are you planning to sell your home? Once the decision has been made, most homeowners are looking to selling your home fast! As a seller, you might already have an…
4-Step Guide to Basement Waterproofing
Is there water pooling on your basement floors? It’s time you waterproof your basement. Are you wondering how you’ll do that? Worry not; this article is a guide to basement…
What It’s Really Like Living Through a Fixer-upper
Nowadays, many people decide to buy a fixer-upper home instead of an already fixed one. There are three big reasons. First, they are less expensive. Second, you'll have less competition…
A New Way of Living with Roommates
Millennials get often criticized for preferring “living with roommates” rather than owning their place. However, many have begun to like sharing common spaces with other people. Keep reading to learn…
Moving Without a Job? Here’s What You Can Do
Many times a move is predicated by a relocation for work. But what if you purchased a new home in a different area and are moving without a job lined up? This is a realistic situation when your spouse is moving for their career, yet it leaves you out of work.
The unemployment rate in Louisville is currently 5.6%, which suggests it could be difficult to immediately land a new job in the city – particularly if you specialize in a specific sector. Fortunately, there are various alternative paths you can take.
If you’re moving without a job, here are possible career opportunities you can immediately jump into on a short or long-term basis.
(more…)Selling a House with Water Damage
A lot of people will experience water damage in their homes at some point. Especially if their home has a basement. While some people choose to have water remediation services to resolve it, others resort to selling their properties. So if you’re selling a house with water damage there are definitely some things you’ll want to know.
Trying to sell any home depends on a large number of variables; any real estate expert can tell you that. But it’s definitely possible to sell a water-damaged home. If this describes you, please read on.
(more…)Top 5 Causes of Property Damage and How to Protect Your Home
When you own a home, one of the most important things is being able to maintain it., This means keeping it in great condition. The condition of your home has…
How To Win a Bidding War
Finding the perfect house after months of house hunting is elating. However, there may be other people who are eyeing the same home and that is how you will find…
Home Not Selling? 3 Things You Can Do
Few things can be as frustrating as not getting offers after multiple showings. This can get discouraging for homeowners and have them reevaluate their whole strategy. There are times when…
Most Expensive Homes in Louisville, KY
You've found one of our favorite annual topics. Honestly, who doesn't love to look at the amazing properties we'd all like to own? I've been writing this post since 2013…
Renting vs. Buying Your First Home: Pros and Cons
For many Americans, there are at least three things they want to do during their lifetime: go to college, buy their own home, and travel the world. But is it…
What is a Good Return on Real Estate Investment?
As a real estate investor, how can you tell when a real estate investment is making enough profits to justify the money and effort put into it? After all, no…