With such a healthy housing market, maybe you should buy yourself a new Christmas present... a new Louisville home! Today the Housing Zone published The 10 healthiest housing markets going…
Bucking the national trend, the crime rate in Louisville, Kentucky isn’t weakening. According to CityRating.com’s analysis of Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) statistics, the violent crime rate for the Louisville metro area was higher than the average national violent crime rate by more than 45% for projected 2012 numbers. The website also reports that the property crime rate in the Louisville Metro was higher than the national average by nearly 58%. Clearly, learning the top home security tips can be crucially important.
Protecting your investment is important. Get started with this basic security checklist.(more…)
They love us! They really love us! Famous quotes aside, it’s always pleasing to hear complimentary messages traveling about the cyber-sphere. This time, Louisville tops the list of favorite US travel destinations for 2013.
Gorgeous shot of downtown Louisville at dusk. It’s great to see more and more recognize how great our city really is!(more…)
Purchasing Louisville real estate is one of the biggest investments you can make. Realtors are vital, but it is also essential to have a Louisville real estate lawyer look over…
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.
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.
Louisville new construction is starting to pick up as Louisville is added to the IMI.(more…)
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.
Are you a first-time Louisville home buyer? If so, you should be having fun. If it’s not, you’re doing it wrong. Or, you need a different Realtor.(more…)
The Louisville real estate market is showing great signs of recovery but we are by no means, “out of the woods.”
Louisville building permits for single-family homes so far in 2012 have surpassed all of 2011. Economists predict there will be a 300% increase by 2015.(more…)
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.
When done well, exceptional staging puts your home above the competition. Stage your home like a pro, and it will sell faster and for more money, period.(more…)
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.
Thinking about buying? Here are the steps to qualify for a mortgage.(more…)
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.
The better the research, the better the opportunity for negotiating a great deal when buying a home in Louisville.