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?

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Louisville Public Schools, A Success Story

Even if you have never considered public education for your children in other parts of the country, you should look at what is offered in the Louisville public school system. It will really surprise you!

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Moving to a new home can be an ordeal for any family. The issues that you face while house hunting is compounded even more when it involves school-aged children. Relocating to Louisville may be one of the most difficult transitions because the school system is so complex. The good news is that Louisville offers some pretty amazing educational opportunities. The bad news is that you have to be very well informed in order to make the best choice.

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Louisville’s Buyer Market Continues

While the housing market is showing signs of increasing in terms of the number of transactions, it still remains a strong buyer’s market. What this means is that inventory—the number of homes currently listed—is quite high and that gives buyers more choices. More choices mean more competition for the sale which, in turn, pushes prices down.

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Best Louisville Neighborhoods: St. Matthews

In the heart of Louisville resides St. Matthews. For the past 50 years, St. Matthews has been home to some of the city’s best shopping with both Mall St. Matthews and Oxmoor Mall. When a Louisvillian hears St. Matthews, they generally think of shopping.

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Just look at this adorable St. Matthews home. | Photo: Tre Pryor
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Best Louisville Neighborhoods: Springhurst

Springhurst is one of Louisville’s premiere neighborhoods with wonderful options in housing, shopping, and entertainment. In truth, the Villages of Springhurst are a collection of several smaller subdivisions with names like Felsmere, Moorfield, or Springbrook. Within the Springhurst neighborhood is the village of White Blossom, sometimes thought to be its neighborhood but it’s not.

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Here is an amazing home in Springhurst Louisville KY. | Photo: Tre Pryor
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