Home Data Installation is a Great Thing

If you take a look underneath any desk that holds a computer or behind the setup holding audio and video equipment, you’re very likely to be confronted by a snarl of wires and cables. These wires have been added over time in order to meet the needs of various new types of communication. These lines compose the other wiring in your home—low-voltage communication lines.

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Top 10 Bad Home Design Mistakes, 2014 Edition

Over the years I’ve written a whole slew of Top 10 articles, several hitting on good home design, such as these:

But I’ve never posted on what not to do. Bad home design mistakes are everywhere! Believe me, I see it on a daily basis when I’m out showing my clients homes in Louisville. So let’s have some fun and talk about the worst of the worst. From the more common design mistakes to the ones that really make you cringe.

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Louisville KY Foreclosures Map Updated through August

It’s been quite some time since everyone was up in arms about how many foreclosures there were and how they were affecting all Louisville real estate transactions. But it hasn’t really been that long ago, maybe 3 years?

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The picture just keeps getting better as foreclosures in Louisville continue to decline.
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Natural Gas for Homes on the Rise

Environmentalists around the world are bemoaning the recent popularity of hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking” as it has become known, as it is a process that forces a slurry of chemicals underground to break up geologic formations containing fossil fuel deposits, ranging from natural gas to good old-fashioned black gold.

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Natural gas can do more for your home than simply cooking.
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Top 10 Real Estate Trends For 2014

The last few years have brought significant changes in the housing sector. Right now, the economy is on the rise and the real estate market is becoming more dynamic, helping buyers and sellers to enjoy a range of available housing options. What’s in store for professionals in the real estate sector?

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Larger cities, like Denver (above), are seeing greater increases in population than smaller ones.
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Top 10 Home Improvement Projects for Louisville

[The first time I wrote on this topic was in 2009 when I posted Top 10 Louisville Home Improvement Projects. I’ve written several since. Here is the newest version for 2014 by top Louisville agent, Tre Pryor.]

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The front door continues to be a leader in top home improvement projects for Louisville, Kentucky.
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Best DIY Tips to Repair Your Air Conditioning

When your air conditioner starts acting up, you might want to think about making any necessary air conditioning repairs yourself. As we all know, calling an air conditioner repairman can be a tad expensive, and if possible, it would be nice to avoid having to spend all that extra money.

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Real DIY tips from an air conditioning specialist can help you save money.
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Environmental Concerns for Housing

One of the perennial problems faced by the construction industry is the way that the weather can affect buildings. Severe weather conditions are always a challenge for builders, whether they are constructing homes or business premises, and Kentucky is one of many states that have suffered over the years from serious weather events.

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Louisville’s new construction needs to be taking environmental concerns for housing into consideration as they move forward.
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