One of the most important things that you can do when you are either buying or selling a home is to establish a trusting relationship with your Louisville real estate agent. This is the person that is going to help you buy or sell your home.
I learned the other day that a good friend was becoming a Realtor. Knowing what I know about the Louisville real estate market, I wondered to myself, “What in the world is she thinking?!”
Advancements in technology continue to be the driving force behind new changes in home security. To completely protect your home today, there are many new options, like mobile products designed to provide more comprehensive home coverage than ever before. One well-known security company is ADT. They offer a complete suite of packages revolving around new devices and technologies that provide peace of mind about your home.
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Not too long ago, 2008 to be exact, Louisville was rated as number one in most liveable US cities. But then our fair city didn’t make even the list for 2009, 2010, or 2011. How can that be because one year later, Louisville took first place in 2012?
Longwood is a fairly new, upscale neighborhood in Oldham County, directly across from the outstanding North Oldham schools near Paramont Estates. Similar in class to homes you might find in Prospect, Landis Lakes, or the newer parts of Lake Forest, there are some high-end homes in this great neighborhood.
When you begin showing an interest in real estate and start talking to a few agents you are likely to start receiving mail, email and phone calls from agents working for your business. From open houses to new houses available in your area, each will try to provide something useful in the most attractive method possible.
One of the largest trends in Louisville real estate is green houses. There is no denying that. We might not have the sheer number of green homes that you can find in other cities, but there is a very real push for Louisville green housing.
Now that we all know that it’s just a matter of time before the Courier Journal dies a long slow death, where will you be getting your local news from?
In one of my light-bulb moments, I discovered that (at least here in Louisville) unemployment has proven to be a bigger factor in determining home sales activity than traditional real estate metrics.
Retirement can be a wonderful time. The potential is there to relax and enjoy the rest of your life without the rigors and responsibilities of work. But before that happens, you must take a look at all of your options and “get your ducks in a row.”
Located in Buckner, Heather Green is an outstanding neighborhood that is still a couple of years away from completing its first phase. Custom-built homes are the norm, with a variety of styles that is pleasing to the eye, not cookie-cutter. Part of the award-winning Oldham County school system, homes in this neighborhood are sought after for both the quality of schools, larger lots, and new construction appeal.
Even while signs of a real estate recovery are rising up across the nation, we're still a ways off from the high watermark of 2005 when Louisville saw 33% more…
Reports from CoreLogic come out each and every month. I don't always publish the results because it's quite dry and without regular context, it's often hard to decipher. The other…
Wow! I knew Louisville was a great city but #1?!? Now I’m blushing.
A lot of people refer to debt and mortgage in the same breath when they discuss their Louisville house mortgage. This is kind of amusing when you think about it because a mortgage is a debt with a breath of investment in it. Can it really be referred to as a debt when it is a rock-solid investment opportunity as well?
