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February 27, 2020March 10, 2020

Basics on Financing Your First Home

Buying a home is not cheap. It is one of the most expensive purchases in a family. For most, buying a house entails acquiring a mortgage to facilitate their purchase. Whether you’re building your dream home or buying an existing property, it is highly likely that you will need a loan to make it happen. This piece highlights what you need to know if you plan on financing your first home.

Photo of a woman holding up a block house in front of real house

A loan used to purchase a home is called a home mortgage. The owner of the property (the borrower) transfers the title to the lender. Such transfer is subject to the condition that the title will be transferred back to the owner once all the terms of the mortgage have been met.

July 25, 2019July 26, 2019

Is It Time To Replace Your Windows?

Thinking it’s time to replace your windows? There was a time when the more glass windows your house had, the wealthier you were presumed to be. In fact, for a time in colonial America there was a tax on windows to support the Revolutionary War effort. The poorest folks, the ones with only wooden shutters instead of glass, were spared.

Photo of a new home with lots of windows

Now, of course, shutters are typically just for decoration. Not only can everyone have windows, but the more the merrier. Their style and placement influences every aspect of a home’s interior; from how bright or dark a room is to where the furniture will fit. Not to mention the significance of the views looking outside.

If you’re buying an older house or looking for a great home improvement project, the most important consideration is to get replacement windows that provide great climate control while conserving energy. Beyond that, there are a wide number of design options to explore. If you do a search for window companies near me, you’ll find a pro who can guide you to the right choice for you and your home.

June 9, 2019June 18, 2019

Common House Fire Causes: What You Need to Know

Whether you’re a homeowner living in your own property or a landlord renting to a tenant, the last thing you want to happen is a house fire. Unfortunately, though, fires in homes arise thousands of times each year across the country. When one examines the causes of these fires, most of the time they’re due to the same types of triggers. Here are some of the most common house fire causes that you need to be aware of today.

July 25, 2018

Local NBC Affiliate Interviews Tre Pryor for Housing Story

Third times the charm? I’m not sure, I’ll let you be the judge.

A past client asked me to be on camera and share some Louisville real estate knowledge. This piece by Wave3 anchor David Mattingly is looking at our housing shortage.

Affordable houses in Louisville hard to find

As is typically the case, most of the interview doesn’t make it on air but I was happy to help. At the same time… I hate seeing myself on screen. How does my wife put up with me?