Home Values Rise in Louisville Housing Market
In a title obviously affected by the media's relentless attack on the topic of housing, Business First brings us, Louisville housing market isn't so bad, PVA says. Who says journalists…
Posts about Real Estate Trends or Real Estate Statistics
Louisville: Should You Buy a New Home Now?
Here is the most popular question I receive these days. “Is now a good time to buy or not?”
That’s a great question! The answer? It depends. “Well, thanks a lot, that really clears things up for me.”
I know, I know, it can be confusing, but let me shed a little light on the topic with a few examples.
(more…)2007 Home Improvement Values, Louisville KY vs. Nation
In one of our most popular posts of last year—Comparing Home Improvements in Louisville with the Nation—we looked at how home improvement project costs were recouped when it came time to sell your home. This is important information given that so many homeowners desire to include 100% of their home improvement dollars in their asking price when it comes time to sell, which isn’t realistic.
(more…)January 2008 Home Sales in Louisville, KY
There are signs of improvement here and there but nothing significant for January. You can click here to compare these sales results with last month. And as always, please contact…
December 2007 Home Sales in Louisville, KY
Number of sales is down from a year ago by about 11% for the month of December. Yet, prices are holding steady. It's hardly the real estate crash that so…
Rate Freeze Possible, Louisville Foreclosures Down
If you have an adjustable-rate mortgage that is expecting to rise next year, you’ll certainly want to check with your lender because news out of Washington says the Bush administration is trying to provide some relief.
November 2007 Home Sales in Louisville, KY
The number of sales is down from October but average prices are up. Let us know how helpful this information is to you. November 2007 AREASALESAVERAGEDoM0 Central Downtown District7$149,614521 Downtwn/Old&WestLouisville/Shively77$46,462712…
Glass Is Half Empty Concerning Housing Market
Is the glass half empty or half full? It's difficult to digest the seemingly never-ending stream of negative press that comes from the national media regarding the housing market. To…
October 2007 Home Sales in Louisville, KY
When compared with September numbers, it looks like everything is higher—Sales, Avg. Price, and Days on Market. Let us know how helpful this information is to you. October 2007 AREASALESAVERAGEDoM0…
September 2007 Home Sales in Louisville, KY
Today marks the first time we're going to publish monthly home sale numbers here on Louisville Homes Blog. If there's another piece of data that you would find helpful, just…
Louisville Boasts Positive Appreciation in Housing Market
Quick. In one word, describe Louisville's housing market? Down? Bad? Wait a minute... not so fast. Let's look at the facts of the case. Much of our perception comes from…
Louisville Lenders See Opportunity in Mortgage Chaos
It should be no surprise to you that things in Mortgageland are all topsy-turvy. The word "subprime" is almost taboo. A good percentage of Americans are already abusing credit yet…
Are Solar Homes Coming to Louisville?
Louisville may not be Yuma, Arizona, which leads the nation with a 90% chance of having a sunny day, but we’re ahead of Chicago, Detroit, and Cincinnati! This is according to the National Climatic Data Center. What constitutes a sunny day anyway? More than 50% of hours with at least some sunshine?
Louisville Beats Nation in Home Sales
If you've been anywhere near a TV, radio or magazine (and who hasn't?) then you've probably heard how "down" the real estate market is, right? To be exact, sales nationally…
Average Home Appreciation for Louisville, Kentucky
I was looking for this information before but couldn't find it. Then my brother sent me a link and *viola!* we've got it! If you have other inquiries of a…