Kentucky Banks Chose the Safer Path
This article from Lexington's Herald-Leader talks about how most Kentucky-based lending institutions have steered clear of the riskier, sub-prime market as Kentucky Banks choose the safer path by holding solid…
This article from Lexington's Herald-Leader talks about how most Kentucky-based lending institutions have steered clear of the riskier, sub-prime market as Kentucky Banks choose the safer path by holding solid…
Just found this interesting blog post on CashInAttic.net. It's another feather in our cap and helps the rest of the country know that Louisville real estate is not performing like…
In the midst of all the bad news lately, I read this bit of good—the First American Core Logic report shows that Louisville, Kentucky came in at #6 of the…
While there’s still a great deal of uncertainty among consumers nationwide, all the signs are pointing to better opportunities for home buyers here in Louisville.

Here's a nice little article in the CJ that brings more attention to the fact that more and more builders are "going green." What exactly does that mean? For most,…
It seems this is the hot topic in real estate these days so I thought I'd take some time to weigh in on the issue for foreclosures here in Louisville.…
In an effort to keep Louisville home sellers on the leading edge of national real estate trends, I was happy to meet with Melissa Marshbanks of Center Stage Homes to talk about home staging and how it can be used to help homeowners better market their property and get a leg up on the competition.

Woodmont is another up-scale, east-end neighborhood that got its start at the beginning of the new millennium. Off Old Henry Road, Woodmont is close to expressways but still feels like it’s in a private setting away from commercial clutter. Across the street from Fox Run and near Lake Forest, this neighborhood has newer homes from the mid $300s up to the $500s sitting on 1/3 to 1/2 acre lots on average. With a clubhouse/pool and the gently rolling hills, Woodmont might be just what you’re looking for!

Fox Run is a newer neighborhood in the popular area near Old Henry Road. Close to both Woodmont and prestigious Lake Forest, Fox Run offers homes from $300k-$400k. This neighborhood was just developed about five years ago and already they built more than 50 homes, with more under construction as I type. If you’re looking for new construction in the price range, this east end of Louisville subdivision with worth considering.

Today, President Bush signed the recently-passed housing legislation (H.R. 3221) into law. This first-time homebuyer tax credit is now in effect. What does that mean for first-time homebuyers here in…
I’m not the only one bragging about Louisville’s real estate these days. It looks like the editors over at This Old House recognize the charm and value in our old Kentucky homes (pun intended).

Panic causes people to do irrational things. Just because one bank fails, doesn't mean your bank is going to fail? Tell that to all those who sold shares of any…
News outlets can continue to decry the housing market but Louisville isn’t behaving like other metro areas in many respects. Take, for instance, the upper echelon of properties in our city.

Foreclosures have a front row seat in the mainstream press these days. What options does a homeowner truly have when faced with this dire prospect? According to a USAToday piece,…
Certainly, the most aggressive residential real estate developer in Louisville these days is Steve Canfield. In what Business First calls a "gloomy outlook" Canfield is announcing two new housing developments.…