2018 Best Kentucky Counties for Real Estate

Once a year I run the numbers to see which are the best Kentucky counties for real estate. I do this by looking at the average sale prices over time for counties that are in and around Louisville, Kentucky. Sorry, the rest of the state!

So it’s that time of year again. The numbers have been crunched. The charts were prepared. Let’s dig in!

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DIY Guide to Checking Your Home’s Health

Although you may not be able to check its pulse, when it comes to checking your home’s health there are some simple steps. This guide will help you to know whether your home is healthy or needs some doctoring. If you know what to look for, you can stay on top of home upkeep and be able to identify, catch, and repair small problems before they spiral into expensive ones.

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Seller’s Guide to Home Inspections

When you are trying to sell your house, there are several hoops that you have to jump through in terms of paperwork and bureaucracy. However, in the end, it has the same goal – to ensure that everyone gets what they deserve. You’ve found the Seller’s Guide to Home Inspections which will help you better understand everything involved!

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The Importance of Reading Mattress Reviews Before Choosing

The quality of sleep, the mood and the energy we wake up with every morning, and our health are influenced to a large extent by an element at first glance: bed mattresses. Most people choose a mattress according to price, without thinking that over a few weeks or months will regret the choice made. This is why themattressreview.net makes it easy for you to be reading mattress reviews before you buy.

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Reading mattress reviews might seem like a thankless task but it’s truly worthwhile.
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5 Steps To Make Your House a Home

Are you looking to change up your house or just freshen it up a little bit? Have you just moved into new accommodation and are wanting to make it a little bit more, well, a little bit more you? The idea of decorating accommodation is perceived by so many people as both a lengthy and vastly expensive process, which puts some people off the idea of adding a bit of personality to their home. However, it is without a doubt possible to not completely break the bank and still bring some life into the house. Here are five simple steps to make your house a home.

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Do I Need a Realtor When I’m Building a House?

Real estate can be a tricky thing. There aren’t any classes about it in most schools but it’s something most Americans are interested in. In fact, 84% of Americans see homeownership as a good investment even though the percentage of ownership has been declining since 2005. So how is building a house different than buying an existing home?

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A great deal goes into building a house. There are hundreds of moving parts and plenty of ways for the builder to take advantage of the home buyer.
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Modern Living Room Interior Design Ideas on a Budget

The living room, or great room, seems to be the heart of the home in many senses. We do a lot in this room! Especially, if our home is relatively small. This piece presents some helpful living room interior design ideas for a modern space on a budget.

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This article has 4 simple living room interior design ideas.
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5 Things You Should Never Ignore When Buying a Fixer-upper

When buying a fixer-upper, there are many things that you need to take into consideration so that you don’t get overwhelmed. Here is a list of the five most important. Tackle these before jumping in with both feet and you’re good to go!

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Some fixer-uppers are more involved than others. Having solid estimates are key.
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