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 Ranked #7 on Livable and Affordable Matrix
Found this neat little post on Students of Success that holds Louisville real estate in high esteem. The 10 most livable and most affordable metro areas as determined by criteria…
Kentucky a ‘Turf’ State No More
In a major ruling, U.S. District Judge Charles R. Simpson III ruled that the current law on how Kentucky real estate professionals deal with out-of-state agents is unconstitutional. As one…
Louisville Family Showcases Their Flipping Skills
With foreclosures up and more urban properties that need updating, the idea of flipping a house is becoming more and more common. So common, in fact, that TLC has a show entirely devoted to the idea called Flip That House.
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…
Property Tax Rates to Drop in Louisville
Seriously? Did I type that headline correctly? Actually, I did! The urban district is moving from 49.83 to 49.31 cents per $100, while the remainder of the metro area will…
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 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!
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.
(more…)Get Your Garage Organized
As a Realtor, I see so many homes with two-car garages that are too cluttered to actually allow two cars to fit inside. If storage space is an issue in your home, you have several options available to get your garage organized.
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…
Is Upsizing Your Home a Smart Choice?
In Terri Cullen's piece, The McMansion Effect, she delves into the idea of homeowners opting to renovate rather than relocate and how home values rise and fall based on trends…
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…
Louisville Kentucky: A City of Parks
Before I delved into real estate, I hadn’t yet heard of Louisville called a City of Parks. While the concept is worthwhile and innovative, their marketing efforts (thus far) have been a bit underwhelming.
Best Louisville Neighborhoods: Broeck Pointe
Broeck Pointe is a small neighborhood near Brownsboro Farm and Barbourmeade of Highway 22 in Louisville's East End. The subdivision began in the mid-1970s with homes still being built 10…
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.
