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Here's a photo of 400 West Market in Louisville, Kentucky. Skyscrapers are nothing if not an architectural marvel. The tallest buildings of ancient times were mostly extremely wide-bottomed buildings that…
Did you know that the number of households renting in the U.S. has significantly increased during the last decade? Renting a home might gain you more flexibility than owning a home. However, what about the renting to own a house process? The rent-to-own property provides you with the unique opportunity to avail the advantages of being both a tenant and a property owner. Here are some crucial things to consider when renting a property to own.
Welcome to one of my favorite posts of the year! At least once each trip around the sun, I write up an article about the most expensive houses in Louisville, Kentucky, and publish it for all to see.
Welcome! You’ve found the authority on what’s hot in Louisville real estate. This article isn’t covering the Best Louisville Neighborhoods necessarily, which means different things to different people. Here we’re looking at the most upscale neighborhoods in the city of Louisville, Kentucky. I’ve been writing these for years. Here’s the one from 2013. Each calendar year I analyze the latest data and create this piece just for you. So, dive right in! Enjoy your time and if you have any questions, please let me know.
There are several good reasons that have turned our collective consciousness into being more energy-savvy. The cost of energy has increased and it has become an expensive necessity, and there is no wonder that it is getting pricier with each passing year. So, what are the energy-efficient home upgrades that you should perform?
Whether you’ve just built your dream home or you’ve lived in the same space for years, we all want to put our own stamp on our spaces. The good news is you don’t need to overhaul any huge renovations just to make your home feel like yours. It’s the details and accents that really personalize your interior, in fact, the entire home.
Safety in the home is a prime factor. We should all diligently observe what is going on around us. For that reason, here are 20 extremely important tips for home safety that everyone should read. Take the time to remember these and you’ll improve your quality of life.
When we move into a new property, it can take a while for that place to feel at home. Those first few weeks or months can almost feel awkward at times, but you can change that very quickly and make your new place feel like home.
Spring is a great time of the year. If you’re a homeowner, you already know that there will be some jobs waiting for you once the harsh Winter weather is past. These “jobs” are very important. Some are simply maintenance that you’ve always known your home needs. Some spring home improvement projects are more involved. In either case, you’ll be glad you took the time and money to tackle than to protect or even enhance the value of your most valuable investment—your home.
As we leave colder temps in the rear-view mirror, here are the top five spring home improvement projects that will help you and your home.
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Kicking off a new business is never a no-sweat endeavor, and it is especially true when it comes to real estate investing. For sure, in the real estate investing business, you will encounter tough obstacles, difficult questions, and moments of failure. Even if you are just starting, you may have thoughts of surrendering at the onset.
It’s that time again! Each year I track the most expensive homes in Louisville Kentucky. These are homes that are sold, not houses that have stayed with their current owners. If that were the case, it’d be the same homes each time and that’s no fun.
Last year we saw properties from the $1.32 million house on Belknap Beach Road all the way up to the 170-acre tract of land that sold for $2,150,000. I’m wondering if we should include land in our survey. What do you think? No? Okay, sounds good.
Going forward, no land, only the cream of the crop, the most expensive houses… wait, what about condos? I mean, if one of these penthouse apartments in Waterfront Park Place or The George sold for more than a million, we’d want to see that, right? Yes? Great! I love that we’re all on the same page.
Let’s go!
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When people decide to buy a home they might assume that the only expenses they’ll need to make after moving in are the monthly mortgage payment and upgrading the home so it feels like theirs. Prospective homeowners are always shocked when they realize the real cost of owning a home. Understanding all the first-time homebuyer expenses is key to a positive experience!
No one wants to experience the feeling of having their home broken into. Having a home insurance policy makes things easier as it provides cover for burglary but it doesn’t take away the shock and fear that comes with having your home violated. Then after you’re left completely unsettled. And to help you make informed decisions, the experts from Network Security are available to offer their knowledge and insights on the latest and most effective home security measures. This article outlines some effective home security measures you’ll want to consider to increase your family’s safety.
If you are a fan of Home-Improv shows, you will understand how coveted natural lighting is to practically all home buyers. While some homes are ‘born’ with natural light, others are made to be one.
