Rent or Buy in Louisville KY?
This is a big question. After all, buying a home is a hugely important decision. Should you rent or buy in Louisville KY? That’s what we’re here for… to answer that very question.

This is a big question. After all, buying a home is a hugely important decision. Should you rent or buy in Louisville KY? That’s what we’re here for… to answer that very question.

During the course of 2016, there were 17,882 properties sold via our MLS system. 15,725 of these were your standard, single-family residences (SRF)… the rest fall under different structural varieties.
Out of this vast array of Louisville real estate properties, just 44 sold for $1,000,000 or more. 34 of these most expensive Louisville homes were SFRs, then 6 farms, 3 condos, and 1 controversial property finally sold via auction.
For this piece, let’s focus on the most incredible homes that traded hands last year. Who’s with me? Want to know which was the most expensive home sold in 2016? Here we go!
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With the current national obsession with tiny houses and downsizing, I wanted to see how Louisville is responding. Personally, I haven’t sold a single tiny house, not that there’s a big market for them here. But what’s more, I haven’t even seen one driving around Louisville. Have you?

When looking for a house, there are many factors to consider like price, size, number of bedrooms, age, location, and future value. A large number of home buyers start with their budget but if you are buying a family home for the long run, it might be a good idea to start with what you need first and add in a few “wish list” items. In this piece, we’re going to look at the top three things you need to nail down to find a house that fits your family’s lifestyle. Let’s start!

Ducting means either a system of ducts already in place or a tubing or piping layout that form a system of pipes. Through this system, fluids or air can pass through, keeping a dwelling warm or comfortably cool.

Direct mail marketing is anything but an old-school artifact. It remains a key performer in any marketing strategy, especially when you consider that the U.S. Postal Service reports people of all ages enjoy regularly receiving and opening mail. And as more businesses transition their marketing efforts heavily to digital formats, your print marketing faces a lot less competition.

Selling equity in your home can be the smart move, depending on your situation. Maybe you want to build your dream home. Maybe you want to take that vacation you’ve always dreamed of.

It’s that time of year again! This is one of my favorite articles to write, not exactly sure why. Maybe it’s the competitor in me that enjoys watching how the most expensive neighborhoods in Louisville Kentucky battle it out for top billing.
In 2013, Spring Farm took home first place. The following year it was Glenview. Last year, Harrod’s Glen landed in the top spot… what will it be this year?
Stay tuned and you’ll find out!
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One of the first things any seasoned interior stylist will tell you about home décor is that you need to find the best focal point in your new home. With a focal point in place, you can arrange your furniture in a way that flows with the rest of the room.

Now that the new year is officially here, what is in store for Louisville real estate in 2017? After our record-setting year in 2016, it might be difficult to match… but here are the biggest stories as we head into the new year.

People ask me all the time, “Can I afford to buy a home?” If that’s you, you’ve found the right post! Of course, everyone’s details are different. But, this article will provide you with the framework needed to answer this very question.

Buying a new home is a big deal, right? Definitely! Buyers need to get a home inspection. Of course. But wait! What about all the things home inspectors will not tell you? That’s what you have me for my friends. Let’s get started!

Mortgages are highly specialized financial products. The actual interest rate you pay will be based on a number of factors. The following are sure to be part of the picture:

Other than January, June and July (what is it with months that start with the letter "J"?) every other month in 2016 beat the previous month in total home sales.…
Hello, my friends! It’s that time of year again when I tackle my annual Louisville real estate year in review post. I’ve been completing this task faithfully, in one form or another, since 2008. Some you may find at InsiderLouisville while most are here in the LHB archives.
