Last week I wrote a piece for InsiderLouisville.com that took a detailed look at how home values have fared for each MLS area in Louisville over the past four years. The results were that, for the most part, a home’s value in June 2013 was about the same as it was in June 2009, even after the years of the housing recession.
When times are tough or when times are good there is one method of Louisville real estate investing that will continue to work year after year. If you have not yet started a real estate portfolio, learn about this method first.
After the show, I published a piece for InsiderLouisville.com titled Homearama 2013 Wrap-Up: Less Extravagance, More Balance and Traditional Quality. Here, I'd like to expand on the topic and present…
Lately, I’ve written a great deal regarding Louisville home selling. Some very in-depth pieces are listed below:
Rather than publish a treatise on a topic. I prefer pictures. I bet you do too!
With our shared interest in mind, I’ve created the following chart to show how Louisville homes have performed in recent years during the housing recession.
I’ve spent a good many posts ranting about things that bother me in my career as a Louisville Realtor. Blog ranting is a good way to blow off steam.
(Better that than actually telling someone they’re a bad person. Heh.)
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Today I thought I’d hit the topic from a new perspective… all of them.
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When you have made up your mind about a Louisville real estate sale and are ready to go ahead and sign the papers, one of the things you need to check first in the house is mold.
More and more today, homeowners are gravitating to the great outdoors for their leisure and recreation time. Such things as immaculate decks, swimming pools, outdoor entertainment rooms, and kitchens have become quite popular. If you would like to convert your outdoor space into something special, read on.
Moving to a new home can be a daunting task. However, much of the anxiety associated with moving can be resolved by educating yourself on the process so you don’t commit common errors.
A lot of people think about wind or solar-paneled homes when they think about a green Louisville home. While there are certain houses like this available, they are not the norm – yet.
Please pardon my epically long title above but I wanted to make a point. You know the famous Frank Sinatra song, My Way, right? Well, a portion of the lyrics…
The deck. It is arguably the most relaxing place in and around your house that you can escape to at any point in time. We sometimes take for granted what all goes into making the deck your perfect getaway, but you need to figure out which decking is your best option, whether you are redoing your deck or starting from scratch. In this article, we’re going to compare wood decks versus composite decks and help you make your decision.
Selling real estate isn’t always easy, and no matter how much care and attention you might put into presenting your home beautifully for potential buyers, there are always going to be things that make selling difficult that are beyond your control.
If you have a Louisville home loan you will be paying interest monthly on the whole balance that is still owed. At the beginning, almost all of the payment goes towards paying off the interest. As the years go by, however, less money is put towards the interest and more gets put towards the principal.
Real estate can be a tough business. Whenever you deal with people, things can be quite trying.
You’ve heard, “It takes all kinds.” But I’d much rather a world without selfish people.