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3 Easy Ways To Fund Your Louisville Home Renovation Project

Do you long for a new kitchen? Or, is it time to replace the floorboards to get rid of that awful squeak? Home renovation is a big business in America, with $325 million predicted to have been spent on remodeling during 2017. Louisville citizens are shunning the “for sale” signs and replacing them with DIY tools and project plans to make their homes bigger and better than ever before. But, with renovations costing hundreds, if not thousands, and homes needing renovations, how can you fund your next project without going over budget?

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6 Signs That Show You Need to Renovate Your Home

Homes, just like humans, should also heed the adage “Prevention is better than cure.” Some people put off fixing or repairing a certain part of the roof because they are trying to save money and it is a problem that can wait. The next week, they find their living room flooded, leaving a trail of damages that will cost them more than the price of a brand-new roof will. It’s likely time to renovate your home.

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Clearly, this house is in major need of renovation.
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How to Prolong the Life of Your Furniture

A home’s furnishings say a lot about the home’s owners. From antiques to traditional and modern furniture, they play a very important role in your home’s interior design. Not only are they a useful necessity, but they also have the potential to beautify each living space. In order to prolong the life of your furniture, you must care for it regularly. When you carry out these activities, the wood portions of your furniture will look great and last longer.

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Bring Modern into Your Home with a Hint of the Past

Living in current times always calls for a little creativity and adventure. To stand out, you must be willing to try out new things and most importantly those that are exciting. Even with your home, a change once in a while can make you feel re-energized and pumped about getting home. Bring modern into your home with mid-century furniture. Learn more!

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Mid-century modern furniture is largely timeless.
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Almost 30% Gains in Louisville Home Values in Past Decade

A friend of mine shared this story about how California home prices are hitting their highest point recently. As I was reading, I thought, “Yeah, so have we here in Louisville.” Immediately, my next thought was, “I wonder how Louisville Home Values match up?”

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Louisville home values have changed a great deal in the past decade but maybe not the way you might have imagined. | Photo: Tre Pryor

Well… that’s the easy part.

First, I grabbed the chart from the California story.

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As you can see, this chart goes back to 2007, a few years before the housing crisis.

Louisville Home Values: 2007-2017

Then, I went to collect all the same data for Louisville, Kentucky. Going a step further, I wanted to see both Average Home Sale Prices, as well as, Median Home Prices. Why not, right?

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How to Turn Your Dream Home Into a Reality

Buying a property in Louisville is one of the most exciting investments you will ever make. Still, it is not without risk. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t pursue your dream home. In this piece, I’m going to outline the steps you need to take in order to turn your dream home into a reality.

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Why You Need Home Security System Instead of Security Guard

Going away from home is not always a good feeling. If you are going away for a longer period leaving your home all alone, it will keep you constantly worried about the security of your home. By now, I’m sure you’ve considered a home security system. Read on to learn more!

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Optimizing Commercial Real Estate Customer Relationships

Selling commercial real estate is nothing like selling a residential property. As a commercial real estate broker, you operate in a market with relatively low turnover, more substantial investments, and a particular focus on revenue and data. Commercial sales don’t involve as much emotion as a residential real estate deal but commercial real estate customer relationships are far more important.

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Top 6 Reasons Why Your Home Isn’t Selling

Can we get real for a moment? We can? Good, I thought you might say that. Especially since you just clicked on the link that brought you here. You’re here to find out why your home isn’t selling.

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Sometimes the style of a home isn’t what today’s home buyers are looking for. | Photo: Tre Pryor
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9 First-Time Homebuyer Expenses You Should Know

When people decide to buy a home they might assume that the only expenses they’ll need to make after moving in are the monthly mortgage payment and upgrading the home so it feels like theirs. Prospective homeowners are always shocked when they realize the real cost of owning a home. Understanding all the first-time homebuyer expenses is key to a positive experience!

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Tre Pryor’s Louisville Real Estate 2017 Year in Review

It’s been another outstanding year for home sales in our city. Prices are moving higher as well! Therefore, it must be time for my Louisville real estate 2017 year in review!

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Homes all over the price spectrum sold well in 2017. | Photo by Tre Pryor
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5 Steps to Help You Sell Your Home Fast

It’s time to sell and you want to sell your home fast, right? After the costs of moving into a new place, the budget for selling the old home might not be as much as you’d initially planned.  Not to worry.  Here are five easy tips to help make your home more attractive to buyers.  And they won’t cost you an arm and a leg.

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4 Keys That Say When a House Should Be Your Home

If you’re looking for a new place to live, you already know the pressure that can come with it. Not exactly “exterior pressure” but instead it comes from within—you want the best house for yourself. So how do you know when a house should be your home? Most houses won’t make a great home for you, so what do you do? This article will focus on the big 4 keys, that if checked, will tell you “Hey! I would make a great home for you!”

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