Renting vs Buying in Louisville Kentucky

This is certainly a topic I’ve written on in the past. I’ve covered Trulia’s data on Rent vs Buy. Also, JLL’s stats. Before the last election, most experts agreed that promoting home ownership was a priority. Heck, I even talked about how there just aren’t very many houses for rent in Louisville. One thing is certain, trying to decide between renting vs buying can be a challenging decision!

Apartments in Louisville come in all shapes and sizes, old or new. But their rental rates are definitely rising quickly.
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What Should I Do When I Need to Sell My House

When you need to sell your house, it’s often a daunting task. This is usually because the average homeowner doesn’t know what all they need to do aside from just planting a sign in their yard and throwing photos of the home on a couple of websites. If you’re trying to get the most cash fast, then those things are not the only thing you need to do. In this guide, we’re going to give you some advice that will help you sell your home faster and for a higher value. Much of this information comes from Sell My House Easy Fast.

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Some homes are easier to sell than others. If your looks nice like this one, it will sell much faster. Homes that need work typically take three- to four times longer to sell.
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Best Move-up Neighborhoods in Louisville Kentucky (Part 2 of 3)

In April, I published the first part of this series called Best Starter Home Neighborhoods in Louisville Kentucky. Today, I’m publishing the second piece. We’ll be focusing on move-up neighborhoods in Louisville, Kentucky. These are great places for people looking to purchase a larger, more expensive property. Could be a first-time homebuyer or perhaps a family that just needs more space. Let’s get started!

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Writing an Interior Design Essay for College

If you are an interior design major in college, you have to complete different academic projects related to your line of work. Among these is essay writing. That’s not an easy task. Writing a good essay on interior design requires a lot of time and creativity.

Interior design can be a fabulous career. Can you spot the Include trends in your essay such as the Maximalism style shown here?
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4 Things to Look for in Your New Home’s HVAC System

One of the most important things every homebuyer should evaluate is the home’s HVAC system. These letters stand for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, but you probably knew that. This system accounts for nearly half of home energy costs and can cause any number of problems if it isn’t working properly. You can save an enormous amount of time and money by understanding how an HVAC system works and how to maintain it.

1. Know Your HVAC System

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Types and Uses of Water Flow Meters

A flowmeter is a device engineered to gauge the rate of flow of a liquid or gas passing through a particular point within a specific system. For example, water traversing through a pipeline. Water utilities generally utilize water meters. However, they also have been used in manufacturing and industrial capacities. They can even be part of your home’s plumbing system.

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Water meters are, for the most part, used in all areas of society. There are relatively four kinds of meters gauging water in its various forms. And these are hygrometers, ice meters, moisture meters, and water meters. We will walk you through what these four classes of water meters measure and where and how they are used. Read on!

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How Does a Sump Pump Work?

Thinking about finishing your basement? You definitely don’t want any water to damage all of your hard work. Make sure you have a sump pump installed to help! It goes in the basement of the floor and collects groundwater before it causes damage to the concrete floor. During a rainy period, groundwater rises in the foundation of the home and increases the possibility of cracks and flooding.

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What Are the Dangers of Mold in a Home; How to Solve It?

Owing to its rapid growth and a love for dark, damp places, mold can be a very sneaky substance. Its devious growth is further fueled by the fact that most people treat it with an “out-of-sight-out-of- mind” attitude. It’s easy to be oblivious to the dangers of mold. Mold is a type of fungus that can grow on almost everything but most often affects porous materials such as drywall. It spreads through the entire house by producing spores that become airborne and settle on other surfaces.

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Here you can see that over a long period of time mold has weakened the sub-floor causing it to deteriorate.
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7 Reasons to Consider Adding a Pool Enclosure to Your Pool

Most homeowners dream of owning a swimming pool. Those laidback, hot summer days just make you long for the sparkling, cool waters of your own pool. Imagine walking out of your back door and into your own paradise! You do not have to pack your floats, sunscreen, towels, and goggles, then endure the scorching drive to the community pool. While you’re planning the design and layout of your pool, why not consider enhancing its look by adding a pool enclosure? This structure brings benefits beyond aesthetic appeal. You can jump into your pool whenever you want, all year round!

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Best Starter Home Neighborhoods in Louisville Kentucky (Part 1 of 3)

Since 2007, my Best Louisville Neighborhoods section of the website has been highly praised by both clients and local real estate professionals. I truly appreciate this because it’s been a labor of love. It’s not password-protected. I don’t ask you for your email to see it. It’s simply the best of its kind in the city of Louisville, Kentucky. Now, I’m going to highlight all the great content located within by looking at the best starter home neighborhoods in Louisville, Kentucky. Then, I’ll follow this piece up with move-up neighborhoods and finally luxury home neighborhoods. Let’s go!

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The Benefits Of Cleaning Your Air Conditioning System

If you have an air conditioning system it is going to be very important that you keep it clean with a company like Elite Austin air conditioner replacement services. Cleaning your air conditioning system is crucial because if you don’t maintain it the air is not going to be as clean. This can lead to allergies and other health issues. You are also going to wear your system down faster and you will have to replace it sooner. Maintaining your air conditioning system is going to help it last for a lot longer and you will enjoy more years of trouble-free use out of it.

Having regular maintenance on your home’s most important features is the best way to protect your investment.
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