Articles and News about Residential Real Estate

6 Louisville Areas to Consider If Relocating

Our needs, aspirations, and requirements evolve over time. We build families, change priorities and start enjoying different living conditions. That’s why there might be a moment soon when you’ll realize you should move to the suburbs. More space, lower cost of living, relaxed lifestyle – these are some of the reasons why people decide to move a bit further away from the city center. If you’re planning to relocate to Louisville, Kentucky we’d like to highlight six Louisville areas to consider.

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How to Write Property Descriptions That Sell

The property sale is an art in its form. You need to plan everything to a “T” to get the best deal. However, property sellers aren’t always experienced in such work. In fact, they tend to face first challenges as early as writing the property description. Making your potential buyers feel in love with the property you sell is a complex task. You need to maintain a perfect balance between selling a dream and reality. In this piece, we are going to teach you how to write property descriptions that sell!

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Photos are the big draw in real estate listings but a first-rate description can paint additional images in the buyer’s mind.
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How to Сreate the Perfect Study Space in Your Home

Having a perfect study space in your home can significantly increase your success chances in school. That’s where they get all their homework done, concentrate on assignments, and do most study planning for the week/semester. Yet, creating such a study corner takes some effort and skills. After all, it has to be both comfortable and practical. Young people will spend most of their free time there, especially during exam sessions. So, they need to enjoy their stay in the study space. So, let’s see some tips on how to find a great home office space.

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Not every house will have a dedicated home office but it’s possible to find a study space in almost every home. | Photo by Andrew Neel
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4 Step Checklist When Downsizing Your Property

Downsizing your property happens more and more as empty-nesters no longer need so much space. Families change over time. So the large home you needed when there were kids running around may just be more than you can handle. Downsizing can also help to reduce costs on both short-term and long-term bills, such as mortgage payments or utility costs.

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Decluttering is essential when downsizing your property. | Photo: Image by M. H.
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How to Pick a Modular Home Floor Plan for a Growing Family?

While modular homes tend to be less expensive than site-built houses because they’re built off-site and then moved into place, they still cost more than most apartments or condos. Before shopping for your modular home, you must decide which modular home floor plan best suits your needs.

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3 Times That Property Tax Loans Make Sense

If you have a property or a business and you have to pay back property tax there are loan companies that will offer commercial property tax loans at favorable rates. In this article, we explore whether a property tax loan is really a good solution. And we’ll also look at the different circumstances in which you might consider taking out such a loan.

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There are times when property tax loans are a good idea but make sure to include your entire financial situation when considering.
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The Complete List of Smoky Mountain Tennessee Attractions

The Great Smoky Mountains. There’s a reason this enchanting location is a hotspot for visitors and tourists every year.  Sitting along the border between North Carolina and Tennessee, The Great Smoky Mountains is more than just home to The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. But what about all the Smoky Mountain Tennessee attractions?

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Besides the simply beautiful scenery, there’s a big list of Smoky Mountain Tennessee attractions.

From hiking trails up the mountain peaks giving hikers a magical, blue haze view of the surrounding area to the cascades and picturesque scenes at the waterfalls and riverside byways, the Great Smoky Mountains is the stuff of dreams! 

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Guide to Buying a House in Kentucky as a Non-Resident

Purchasing a real estate property nowadays anywhere is a real challenge because of the market that is constantly changing. The prices in the United States vary from one minute to another and you have to prepare yourself mentally for the whole process. However, this experience is always very exciting as well and you should have some hints of which steps to take when buying a house in Kentucky as a non-resident.

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Buying a home as a non-resident whether in Kentucky or in another state usually involves a couple of extra steps.
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Want a Home Value Increase? Here Are 6 Proven Ways!

If you own a house, you should know that it is a significant investment, especially if you consider selling it later. There are many different ways you can realize a home value increase. The following are suggestions that are proven to increase your property value if you do them correctly. Then when the time comes to sell, your financial return will be a lot higher.

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Getting a home value increase will require some work. But it doesn’t have to be expensive.
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Avoid These Mistakes When Buying Land Online

Are you considering buying land online? If so, you should first know about the buying process and make a checklist of the activities. That way, you’ll avoid making a purchasing decision that can turn into a major disaster.

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Without professional representation buying land online has its own perils. | Photo by Ákos Szabó
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What Causes a Real Estate Bubble?

While investors in the stock market agree and anticipate the high risks of this investment portfolio, real estate investors often assume that the value of their properties won’t decrease by much. This isn’t entirely wrong. There are a few times that a real estate bubble will form and cause similar extreme volatility as other investments. However, the housing market occasionally undergoes a period of irrational exuberance that precedes low demand and prices.

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The real estate bubble is caused by multiple factors including supply and demand. | Photo by June
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House vs Condo: Which is Right for You?

The moment when you decide to buy a home for yourself, the question arises – which is better, a house or a condo? No one will give you an unambiguous answer to this question. You need to understand the advantages and disadvantages of the house vs condo. That’s what this article is all about!

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When looking at the house vs condo debate, size is one of the more important factors.
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6 Real Estate Listing Types

When making a real estate purchase, both buyers and sellers need to be aware that there are different real estate listing types. Each type of real estate agent listing brings along with it various perks and benefits that consumers should know about when looking for a place to live. In this article, we look at the different types of listings that you should consider when buying a home.

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It’s important to fully understand which of the real estate listing types you are signing.
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4 Powerful Ideas If You’re Selling Your Home Soon

Thinking about selling your home soon? Home tours are in your future. Potential buyers will want to see it all. You’ll want to get the best price for your home, so what should you do? Well, your trusted real estate agent will be responsible for the property’s marketing. But you will want to have your home looking its best before buyers start their tours. What should you focus on? Let’s dig in!

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If you’re in the process of selling your home soon, make sure every aspect of your home presents well.
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