The Holidays are upon us and life can be hectic. But winter is also a great time to work on those 5 home improvement projects that add value to your Louisville home, lower your heating costs or enhance your frame of mind during the dreary months ahead.
(more…)What has dropped is now returning to the norm as Louisville home prices and foreclosures are improving. It's clear that the real estate market has improved in 2012. No question.…
In a news release issued this week, Louisville was added back to the NAHB/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI). There are 125 markets on the list.
We may not have the same number of first-time Louisville home buyers as we did when the government was offering incentives but there are still many searching for that first house to call home.
The Louisville real estate market is showing great signs of recovery but we are by no means, “out of the woods.”
Being known isn't enough. Not by a long-shot! Your friends are your biggest fans! They're also the source of your best real estate referrals. How many people can you name…
We’ve got them! Top 10 pro staging tips! They are a key part of selling your home fast, and at the highest possible price. Properties that aren’t well-staged, remain on the market longer and end up selling for less than they are truly worth.
According to the Greater Louisville Association of Realtors (GLAR), the percentage of houses sold till now (2012) has grown by 15% and it was exceptionally high in the month of August at 26%. Around 8,504 houses were sold by them in August, which is the largest since 2007 when 10,513 houses were sold by them in that same year.
When you are buying a home in Louisville, part of your thinking will be that you want the best deal possible. The key component of that coming to fruition lies in the art of negotiations.
So, let’s come right out and ask. Where do you look to find Louisville homes for sale? Which website works best for you?
Stop! Look at your surroundings, and think of the first thing you noticed. Aside from the location, you probably noticed if you felt comfortable, safe, relaxed, and what you were…
According to CoreLogic, foreclosure rates drop in Louisville as we watch the number of homes going into a foreclosure proceeding. This information was released in their most recent report. CoreLogic is a company that tracks and publishes data-driven reports, many centered around real estate, finances, and consumer goods.
There is a direct link between your credit cards and mortgage in Louisville! You believe me, don’t you? And… it does not have to do with using your credit card with a 30% rate of interest to purchase your new home.
The link between your card and your mortgage lies in your credit rating. If your credit is out of whack, you are not going to be able to qualify for a mortgage. If you want to buy a house and get approved for a home loan you need to make sure that your credit card bill payments reflect responsible credit ownership so that the lenders consider you a good risk.
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According to the most recent Talking Points published by the National Association of Realtors (NAR):
If you are searching for the perfect lighting for your home, you have come to the right place because this article will give you five creative lighting ideas for your home. You do not have to be a professional interior designer to be able to use these tips. All you need to is the right kind of lighting that you can install in your home.
