2011 was a busy year. In fact, despite the market being down again here in Louisville (see this handy dandy chart that compares Jefferson County monthly home sales back the previous 6 years) I actually had my best year yet. Yeah me!
I work very hard to bring the home buyers and sellers of Louisville unbiased and useful information here at Louisville Homes Blog. (Now part of TrePryor.com) At the same time,…
This isn’t great news but every little bit helps. Analysts who monitor real estate data are saying that home values should stop dropping late next year.
When nonresidents think of Louisville, images of the Derby typically emerge. The stylish hats adorning the heads of lovely ladies…the well-dressed gentlemen…the thrill of competition. Indeed, the Kentucky Derby Festival, which begins with the Thunder Over Louisville (a kind of opening ceremony on a grand scale), includes approximately 70 official events! There are parties galore! Everything culminates with the most famous horse race in the world. But honestly, Louisville is more than just the Derby!
Each Friday we’ll be counting down the wealthiest ZIP codes in Louisville, Kentucky. Today we’re posting the 5th wealthiest ZIP, 40026, a 30 square mile area in Oldham County, about 10 miles to the northeast of Louisville.
(more…)Average Household Income: $107,711
Average/Median Home Value: $277,365/$217,167
Number of Homes over $1M: 24
Source: BusinessFirstofLouisville.com
A lot of people may not consider their Louisville real estate when they are planning for retirement. Savings and income are the main focus of retirement planning but real estate can play an important part in the process. (By the way, I know a great Louisville financial planner, if you need one.)
Each Friday we’ll be counting down the wealthiest ZIP codes in Louisville, Kentucky. Today’s is 40241 and it comes in at the #6 wealthiest ZIP in Louisville. You know what else? It’s also my home! The sad part is that our household is likely bringing the average down.
(more…)Average Household Income: $100,750
Average/Median Home Value: $261,352/$228,316
Number of Homes over $1M: 52
Source: BusinessFirstofLouisville.com
Find these fun and colorful birdies at Dandelion. It's that time of the year again—decorating, parties, and gifts! Fortunately, our fair city has great local shops waiting to help. Don't…
Each Friday we’ll be counting down the wealthiest ZIP codes in Louisville, Kentucky. Our #7 wealthiest ZIP in Louisville today is 40067, located on the Eastern edge of Louisville. Almost 45 square miles, homes in this area generally have very large lots and a healthy dose of privacy.
(more…)Average Household Income: $100,027
Average/Median Home Value: $364,949/$228,947
Number of Homes over $1M: 102
Source: BusinessFirstofLouisville.com
Each day my little electronic minions spider across the interwebs to find news items related to Louisville KY, local real estate, and other assorted topics.
They do their job fairly well; quite well when you consider what I’m paying them.
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Each Friday we’ll be counting down the wealthiest ZIP codes in Louisville, Kentucky. Today, the 8th wealthiest ZIP code by Average Household Income is 40023 or Fisherville. 40023 is only about 20 square miles. A very rural setting but still in Jefferson County and close to Jeffersontown.
(more…)Average Household Income: $99,667
Average/Median Home Value: $317,252/$259,173
Number of Homes over $1M: 23
Source: BusinessFirstofLouisville.com
Each Friday we’ll be counting down the wealthiest ZIP codes in Louisville, Kentucky. Today, the 9th wealthiest ZIP code in Louisville is just outside Jefferson County to the northeast in Oldham County. 40014 is approximately 57 square miles large and has a number of very nice neighborhoods.
(more…)Average Household Income: $98,119
Average/Median Home Value: $261,421/$230,956
Number of Homes over $1M: 22
Source: BusinessFirstofLouisville.com
Note: This is the first of a 3-part series on real estate myths. There are many misconceptions when it comes to buying and selling Louisville real estate that I believe we can correct. If you have more specific questions, feel free to contact me.
Each Friday we’ll be counting down the wealthiest ZIP codes in Louisville, Kentucky. Today,
the 10th wealthiest ZIP code in Louisville isn’t actually in Kentucky, it’s in Indiana. 47119 is approximately 41 square miles, just across the bridge, you know… the broken bridge?
(more…)Average Household Income: $94,010
Average/Median Home Value: $241,119/$186,330
Number of Homes over $1M: 36
Source: BusinessFirstofLouisville.com
Here is a very basic checklist that you should use before buying a Louisville condo. This checklist should be put together before looking at any units and making a decision based on emotion instead of logic. By sticking to this checklist you be able to find the perfect condo that you love and meets all of your criteria.
