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Be sure to take extreme caution and use the proper equipment when dealing with asbestos. As mentioned in a previous post, asbestos was commonly used in building materials throughout the…
Be sure to take extreme caution and use the proper equipment when dealing with asbestos. As mentioned in a previous post, asbestos was commonly used in building materials throughout the…
Each Friday we’ll be counting down the wealthiest ZIP codes in Louisville, Kentucky. Today, the 3rd wealthiest ZIP code is 40022 and is primarily made up of Finchville, KY. This area is the very definition of rural with almost no typical neighborhoods. But instead, wide-open spaces and lots of scenic nature.

(more…)Average Household Income: $141,588
Average/Median Home Value: $405,123/$287,500
Number of Homes over $1M: 25
Source: BusinessFirstofLouisville.com
Coming in at #6 Louisville joins other top locations as great vacation destinations. Here's what TripAdvisor had to say about our great city. 6. Louisville, KentuckyIn addition to equestrian endeavors…
Although there are some who believe that the housing recession has passed, it has had a major effect on real estate throughout the country. The purpose of this article is to see how the down market is changing home design trends going forward, in particular in 2012.

Each Friday we’ll be counting down the wealthiest ZIP codes in Louisville, Kentucky. Today, we’re looking at the #4 wealthiest ZIP code in Louisville, 40245. This ZIP is about 33 square miles just east of the Gene Snyder Expressway between I64 and I71.

(more…)Average Household Income: $113,663
Average/Median Home Value: $366,348/$301,795
Number of Homes over $1M: 265
Source: BusinessFirstofLouisville.com
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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