Louisville’s Foreclosure Rate Drops 48%
Companies and consumers alike are starting to catch on to the dangers of debt. While mortgage foreclosures continue to soar in many parts of the nation, filings in the Louisville…
Companies and consumers alike are starting to catch on to the dangers of debt. While mortgage foreclosures continue to soar in many parts of the nation, filings in the Louisville…
Locust Creek is a newer neighborhood that boasts hosting Homearama in 2002, 2003, and 2004. The latest news is that it will once again host Homearama this year! For more information on Homearama 2008, please visit their site.
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Like Springhurst, Lake Forest is considered one of Louisville’s premier neighborhoods. The subdivision began in the early 1980s and hasn’t stopped growing, with new developments like Lake Forest Highlands and other sections adding on to the original neighborhood. It’s located off Shelbyville Road, just outside the Gene Snyder Freeway in Middletown, and with a new shopping center opening directly across the street, Lake Forest continues to impress.
(more…)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…
Proposed Map of a portion of Louisville Loop City Planners are working towards creating a 100-mile trail for bikers/walkers around the city of Louisville. They're calling it the Louisville Loop.…
It’s funny to hear the members of the national press parrot one another for months on end. That is until a new topic is launched then everyone gets on that train. On point, do you think Louisville is in good shape?
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Touching on the same topic as last week’s Louisville: Should You Buy a New Home Now? comes this story from Business First: Louisville one of top cities for affordable housing.
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Selecting which brand of comfort system is usually at the top of the list when people make this very important decision. Unfortunately, that is probably the least important part of the equation to ensure that your system will provide you and your family with years of trouble-free and efficient comfort. So how do you find the best AC and heating systems?
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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…)On Thursday we hear that Louisville's "economy has declined in recent months." They make sure to add that residential real estate has also "declined" (even though real estate was included…
With the recent award of the LEED Platinum certificate to Bernheim Arboretum Visitor Center (above), Kentucky now boasts multiple green developments. It’s certainly a trend that builders across the nation are embracing.
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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.
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If you are only allowed to update one room in your home, chances are the kitchen is your best bet. Buyers are especially demanding when it comes to the most used room in any house.
Looking at the photos of this kitchen remodel (above) I didn’t think the “Before” looked poor, in any respect. But “Wow!” would you look at the “After” photo? It’s certainly impressive. (Although, I do think those bar stools no longer fit the image of the room.)
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Liz Pulliam Weston has done a solid job of outlining the changes in home financing since the subprime lending scare began. Of particular note is this.
(more…)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…