American homes have changed over the years so it may be time to upgrade and add some interesting focal points to your home’s spaces. Did you know that just under half of all new American homes have fireplaces? Although it may be the go-to feature for many sitting rooms, the fireplace may have had its time. Instead, modernize your home with some of these innovative features.
It’s time to check in and see how the other half lives. This article is our yearly piece to see the most expensive homes in Louisville that have sold so far in 2017. We’ll also see how this year compared to the previous couple of years. Let’s do this!
Welcome! Home design trends aren’t always easy to spot. Some hang on for years then slowly fade away.
Other trends appear out of nowhere, so hot, then exit just as quickly. Then there are those interior design principles that are permanently good—they will never go out of style because they are simply so strong.
In this article, I’ll cover three types of trends. First, we’ll look at trends that are definitely IN! Next, we’ll hit a few that are out and not likely to return for some time.
Lastly, we’ll hit a few that are currently receiving mixed receptions. Some believe these are smokin’ hot trends while others disagree. Those will ultimately be up to you because, in the end, your home design is truly up to you.
Let’s jump right in! Here are 7 home design trends that are hot in 2017.
With two major hurricanes largely past and more on the way, it’s very important that you learn all you can about flood insurance. There are a lot of myths out there so we’re going to set the record straight. Even if you are not a good candidate for flood insurance you should, at least, understand your options before deciding. In this piece, we’ll cover what you need to know about flood insurance.
Your house is not tumbling down around you, but rather you can’t resist the urge to feel there is a “yet” attached on there. There are a couple of reasons you could end up thinking about home renovation tasks. It might be that you have lagged behind on your current home’s maintenance and are now piled up with an extensive amount of work to get it back to standard. Start with a helpful home renovation guide. Before you give up on your current home, maybe fix everything that is bothering you in the first place.
The roof of a house remains one of the most important “make it or break it” factors for prospective homeowners. Those interested in purchasing residential real estate or current homeowners considering selling their house need to consider their roof. Is it built to last and designed for the region’s weather? Regardless of whether you’re heavily invested in real estate or someone looking to flip a project home for profit, here are five signs you need a new roof, especially if you want a quick sale.
Each year I update the data required to determine, where is the best bang for your buck in Louisville real estate. I began this practice back in 2014. I’ve added a couple of new Louisville real estate areas to the mix but what has been most striking was the contrast between the most expensive areas and the best values.
Except, this year that’s not the case.
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There is always a chance of error when someone does something without thinking. To make sure that doesn’t happen to you, we want you to understand these important details if you are considering a water feature for your home.
In this article, we’ll look at some ethanol-based fireplace alternatives. A fireplace can be a magical place where some of the best memories are shared with friends and family. However, that’s only the case when a fresh fire is lit. When the fire finally dies out, you have to deal with huge amounts of residue.
Despite what the internet may be telling you these days, millennials are starting to buy homes at an incredible rate. That’s right, many are moving out of their parent’s basement and are looking to spend their hard-earned dollars on a permanent housing investment. The economy is getting younger, and the next generation of home buyers is looking for something a little bit different than the buyers of old.
July Louisville home sales just surpassed the previous year. And we all thought sales would be down after 2016's record total. So much for our expert projections, right? 2017 is…
There is no substitute for spending quality time on a deck with your loved ones. If your house already has a deck, you would agree with the incredible benefits of having an outdoor space. If that’s you, we’ve collected five ways to upgrade your deck for an even better outdoor living experience.
If you plan to sell your home at some point in the future, it’s smart to think about ways to boost your home’s value. Simply offering the lowest price in the property market doesn’t always work. And it certainly won’t maximize profit.
Like any building, your house is built to withstand natural forces, such as the wind, gravity, and the pressure applied to it by the encompassing earth. When a house fails to counteract these forces or exerts upon it the structural weight and load, grave outcomes will often result – and you will likely end up with a need to call a structural repair specialist from your area.
With so many homes available for sale, it’s vital to make your real estate listing stand out. Unless you are older than 71, your first step in buying a house is looking at homes online.
According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 99% of those 36 years old and younger use the Internet to look at photos, evaluate neighborhoods, and compare properties. I imagine the percentage of all buyers is very close to that number, as well.
