Incredible Medical Breakthrough by University of Louisville for Spinal Cord Injuries

There are so many great things going on here in Louisville. Today I hear Four paraplegic men voluntarily move their legs, an ‘unprecedented breakthrough’ for the paralysis community. Wow!

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16 Tips to Master the Art of Caring for Home Appliances

A home appliance is basically a product that facilitates everyday household tasks in a home. All the latest home appliances, ensure ease and comfort to the family. Various appliances such as refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, ovens, and many more have become a need of every house.

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Caring for home appliances isn’t rocket science but these 9 tips will help you become a master.
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Do Louisville Realtor Reviews Tell the Whole Story?

Back in 2010, I wrote, How to Find the Best Realtor® in Louisville, which is another way of asking, “Who’s the right Louisville Realtor for me?”

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Reading Louisville Realtor reviews will only tell you part of the story. Be aware of the sleight of hand that websites use to draw you in.
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Preventing Theft During an Open House

Open houses can be an effective way to show off your home and increase the chances of making the sale. If your belongings are still in the home you could be at risk for theft during the open houses. Today we’re going to look at the four most important steps for preventing theft during an open house.

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Some homes need more security than others. A Louisville home like this one has lots of trees which add to its privacy but also makes it easier for dishonest people to take advantage.
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Want to know the biggest danger in Louisville real estate?

Some might consider this article’s title pure hyperbole. Let me be clear: It’s not. In July of 2012, the Flood Insurance Reform Act was passed. Some of its pieces weren’t “plugged in” until recently, but because of this piece of legislation, buying a certain home now can be like playing Russian roulette. Let’s learn about Louisville flood insurance.

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Just because your Louisville home is near water doesn’t mean it’s in a floodplain. But it could… and that could cost you thousands of additional dollars with the recent legislation regarding flood insurance.

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Louisville Home Sellers Should Beat the Spring Rush

An interesting piece came out of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) last week looking at National trends for home sellers. For most of last year, homes for sale inventory was at lower than normal levels, tilting the balance of power in favor of sellers.

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Even if your home isn’t picture perfect, sometimes the best time to list is now. Due to low competition, Louisville home sellers should list quickly.
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4 Tips For Extra Space Throughout Your Louisville House

There never seems to be enough space around the house – whether you have a brand new house, a house you grew up in, or even a townhouse. It always seems to just collect more and more boxes and use up valuable storage space. Here are some great tips for extra space you can free up in your home!

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Adding extra storage space in your Louisville house isn’t as hard as you might think. Check out these great tips! | Photo: simplifiedbee.com
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Finding a Trustworthy Louisville Realtor isn’t so tough

After completing a real estate transaction, I ask my clients to complete a Feedback Form. Yeah, yeah, I hear you. “That’s no fun!”

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How do you know who you can trust? You can’t… but others who’ve had experience with this person can tell you who is a trustworthy Louisville Realtor
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Louisville Interior Design Trends for 2014

2014 is finally here. It’s time to discard the old and bring in the new! Last year the housing market recovery had many homeowners renovating. Those interior design trends ranged from wooded decors for kitchen cabinets and deep, double sinks to tiles with a natural look and multi-functional furniture.

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A strong use of color will always be essential for our Louisville interior design trends. Here we see a yellow dining room that really pops!
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Top 10 Tips for Louisville Real Estate in 2014

Taking my lead from this piece on MSN titled, 10 Tips for Homebuyers and Sellers in 2014, I want to make specific comments about each of their 10 tips from a Louisville perspective.

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We’re heading into a stronger market for Louisville home sellers for 2014. If these gorgeous homes in the Highlands were for sale, would you be interested?
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Updating Your Louisville Garage Floor, Storage Adds Value

Like most homeowners, a major goal is to beautify your home by adding value. Whether it be landscaping, upgrading, or removing unsightly features, it usually takes a great deal of effort to make your home a warm and welcoming place for friends and family.

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Garage storage for your Louisville home adds great value, especially for homes that do not have additional storage in a basement.
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Thinking Louisville New Construction in 2014?

Louisville new construction is still working to get out of the basement, so to speak. Here at Louisville Homes Blog, we’ve been talking about how new construction has been improving but honestly, there was nowhere to go but up!

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This former Homearama house was built by Stacye Love for the 2010 Homearama. Could a 2014 Homearama home be in your future?
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Green Home Improvements in Louisville

Louisville is experiencing dramatic and positive changes. As a vibrant city with steady job growth, the Louisville real estate market is dynamic. These factors are spurring home improvements that increase comfort, lower utility bills, and protect the local environment. This piece will highlight three green home improvements that you can follow.

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Thinking green? How about green home improvements for your Louisville home?
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Louisville Home Ownership Rates Decline with National Trend

As the economy continues to struggle, it’s obvious that its effects have hit housing, as much as, any other sector. The sad truth—Louisville homeownership rates are in decline.

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The American dream of home ownership has been missing of late. Louisville fares no better as the National trend sees a decline.
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