Articles and News about Residential Real Estate

Modern Dining Room Design: A Guide

People gather in a dining room to enjoy meals with their loved ones. When designing your dining room, there are many things to keep in mind. By keeping up with current trends, you can be sure that your dining room will feature the latest furniture and interior design elements. Read on to learn more about today’s modern dining room design.

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Steel Rainwater Tank: 5 Reasons Maintenance Is Essential 

Having a home rainwater collection system is an effective way to conserve water and energy. It provides a sustainable solution to the limited source of potable water in the world. A rainwater harvesting setup is efficient for utilizing free water supplied by nature. But what do you know about maintaining your steel rainwater tank?

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Tre Pryor Interview: Interest Rate Hikes’ Effect on Real Estate

Once again my friend and past client, David Mattingly, asked me to be interviewed on WAVE3 news. Today’s topic was interest rate hikes’ effect on real estate, specifically our Louisville market.

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Essential Real Estate Advice in 6 Steps

When you decide to buy real estate, because it’s a high-ticket item, you want to get it right. Once you understand how it works, then you can simplify the entire process. From looking for homes to buy to financing and more, there is a lot to learn. The real estate market is growing, but you can simplify the process by making sure that you know how to spend time searching for the best houses for sale for you. Read on to learn essential real estate advice to help you build your investments.

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How the Pandemic Started a Migration Trend

There are many new realities we face in the aftermath of the pandemic and the decisions made by our political leaders. An obvious one is that the pandemic started a migration trend. Americans are moving away from major metro areas and instead are moving to the suburbs or smaller cities.

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The Impact of Technology on Real Estate

The impact of technology on real estate is undeniable. It’s been essential in marketing sellers’ homes, helping buyers get more involved in the process, and increasing safety for many in the industry. Crime remains a problem in the US. In Louisville, your chance of becoming a victim of a property crime is one in 29. As a result, security technology holds great value to buyers, renters, and real estate professionals.

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Flooded Home: Selling or Fixing

It will be incredibly difficult dealing with a flooded home. However, it is important to act quickly to protect your possessions and your financial future. It’s normal to think, “Should we repair it?” Or, would it make more sense to sell it? Let’s dive into the details so you can make an informed decision.

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Here we see a flooded home surrounded by others that have experienced damage. | Photo by Rachel Claire

The financial cost of restoring a house after it has been damaged by water is often more important than the emotional toll. Did you have flood insurance? Your insurance may be either through a private carrier or directly through FEMA depending on where your property is on the flood map. What’s the difference? It is evident that there is a difference.

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7 Reasons Why Scaffolding is Key for Construction

Scaffolding is a temporary structure used to support people and materials during the construction, repair, or maintenance of buildings, bridges, and other large structures. It is usually made out of wood, metal, or plastic. Scaffolding is also used in event infrastructure to create grandstands, stages, and access towers. In this piece, we’re going to look at seven reasons why scaffolding is key to both the structure and the workers.

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Guide to Buying a Property in Louisville from Out of State

Maybe you got a new job in Louisville. Maybe you found the love of your life in Louisville. Or, maybe you just need to change things up a bit, again, in Louisville. To be honest, why you need to move to Louisville doesn’t really matter. What matters is buying a property in Louisville when you’re not familiar with the city. That’s where we come in!

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Home Appraisal Basics: What Buyers Need to Know

Thinking of selling or refinancing your home? Or maybe you’re interested in buying a new property somewhere in the state? If you’re going to need a loan then an appraisal will be part of the process. In this article, we’re going to look at the home appraisal basics so that you’ll be “in the know.”

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4 Ways Making a Name for Yourself in Your Field Brings Success

In every industry, there’s a small group of people known as the key players. They’re the ones who get the best opportunities, the most respect, and the most business. Even in a highly competitive landscape, you can start making a name for yourself.

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If you want to be successful, you need to be a key player. Here are four tips to help you be one.

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To Waive or Not to Waive the Appraisal Contingency 

Not everyone has the funds available to pay the total price of a house in cash from their bank account. Congratulations on your purchase if you were able to do just that! However, for such a large purchase, a mortgage loan is typically required. Which will require an appraisal. So should you waive the appraisal contingency in order to win the deal? Let’s jump in!

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Consider a Luxury Vacation in Australia at Noosa

Have you ever heard of Noosa? Turns out it’s one of the most beautiful places in the world. Similar to the French Riviera a large number of people choose to take a luxury vacation in Australia each year. There are plenty of accommodation options to choose from, but how do you know which is right for you?

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How to Invest One Million Dollars in Real Estate

Did you save up to the one-million-dollar mark, receive a lump sum from a business or work arrears, or get an inheritance worth that much? A million dollars in the bank is a financial milestone for many Americans. It’s a big deal! Now, what are you going to do with it? In this piece, we’ll cover the smart way to invest one million dollars in real estate.

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