Must Read: Easy to follow house hunting tips and tricks for homebuyers.
Every day there are countless homebuyers actively scouring neighborhoods looking for a new home. Often only noticing the homes general layout and appeal.
And possibly overlooking costly repairs that the home may need.
This is easy to follow guide will help point out what to look for when viewing a house.
When working with Buyers and viewing houses here in Louisville, KY and homes in Oldham County, KY - we always try to be observant of the less obvious things that can be easily missed when house hunting.
Of course, most of these things will be seen and recorded by the home inspector but pointing it out early leaves
With unlimited access to new listings, valuable sold data, innovative online tools, and FAQ that can be found on Google -- the general public is now equipped with a wealth of information that they certainly deserve when making such a large purchase.
But is that enough?
Buyers can comprehensively get a good pulse on the local market but could mistakenly fumble through a transaction.
Why do I need to hire a Buyers agent?
Buying a home is a long process with many moving parts. If you're not careful - it could quickly become a disaster. The average American will move 11.7 times in their lifetime - or once every seven years. An established agent will easily sell 20+ homes - in a single year!
Take a tour through some of the most expensive neighborhoods in Louisville.
We gathered data from the Greater Louisville MLS to search and find neighborhoods in the area that had the most luxury homes for sale. Based on homes that had a list price of more than a $1 million over a span of five years. Some of the neighborhoods that made the list may not surprise some Louisvillians.
1) Anchorage
Summary: Homes in Anchorage are situated in a park-like setting accompanied with shaded magnolias and mature oak trees. A small community of less than one-thousand in population.
Summertime is one of the most popular times of the year for travels. Many families pack it up and head south for their annual summer vacation.
However, this could be a great time for Murphy's Law to pay you a visit.
Murphy's Law: “If something can go wrong, chances are, it will... and usually at the worst time.”
Below are some of the proper steps to take as a homeowner so your house is in better hands while you are away.
Checklist: How to Prepare Your House for Vacation
1. Put lamps on timers
Leaving the house dark all week may not be a good idea. If you haven't already, consider buying a couple timers for the lights in your house and have them set to automatically turn on at
People are always turning to the internet to search for answers. Trusting that the information they find is accurate.
However, that is not always the case.
As a motivated homebuyer searching online, you are constantly checking different websites for the newest listings. Desperately trying to find that perfect home.
Adjusting and expanding your search to see if there is something else out there that you may have overlooked.
But still nothing!
Many online lookers run across national sites like Zillow, Trulia, Redfin and others. These sites have done a tremendous job when it comes to providing data that homebuyers are looking for. They offer a great user experience to keep people coming back.
We have gathered a list of the top 10 most popular neighborhoods in Shelby County KY. These communities have either been statistically proven over the years to be in high demand or are newer developments that have been growing in popularity for new homebuyers that are wanting to live in Shelby County.
Top 10 Neighborhoods in Shelby County KY
List of the top ten most popular subdivisions in Shelby County KY. Neighborhoods are sorted in alphabetical order.
Cardinal Club
Cardinal Club is located in Simpsonville, KY just off of HWY 60 (Shelbyville Rd). This popular subdivision is only minutes away from the Gene Snyder Freeway and less than 30 minutes from Downtown Louisville.
As a first-time home buyer in Louisville KY you have a lot of questions about the process of buying a home and how to get started. However, most buyers have the same questions.
"How much money do I need to buy a house?"
This is one of the most common questions most home buyers ask. They want to know how much money they will need in order to buy a home. Is it zero down, three-percent down, or twenty percent down?
Zero Down...
Keep in mind, there are still cost associated with buying a home when using a first-time homebuyer program that offers zero down. A few examples of additional expenses:
A lot of new home buyers ask themselves the same question.
"Do I need a real estate agent when buying a new construction home?"
Below we will highlight why hiring a real estate agent may be in your best interest when buying a new home.
But first, ask yourself this.
Is it Worth Buying New Construction?
Some homebuyers may not weigh their options to find out exactly how much more it could cost them when purchasing a brand new home compared to settling for an older home.
To put things in perspective we took a quick glance at our local real estate market. We compared homes that sold in 2016 that were less than two years old vs homes that sold in 2016 that were more than five years old. This is what
Selling your home can be stressful no matter what time of year it is, but if you are thinking about selling, the springtime might be a perfect time! The winter months are almost behind us and the warmer temperatures are hopefully here to stay! Making it a great time to get out and get your home ready.
Preparing Your Home for the Spring Market
10 Tips to Getting Your Home Ready to Sell
Typically most real estate agents will experience a wave of new homes for sale during the Spring months. As a homeowner thinking about selling, you want to fully prepare your house in hopes of leaving a lasting impression and getting your home sold. Let's take a look at ten tips that can help you succeed this
A Timeline for the Different Types & Styles of Homes in America.
Over the last century, homes have noticeably changed from the size of the home, the style, and even how the home is built.
Let's take a look at the Infographic below and see the changes over the years.
The Evolution of American Homes by Decade
It is amazing how homes have evolved over the years. With new trends already taking place in the new century, it will be interesting to see how homes will look over the next 100 years. In chronological order, let's look at the different styles of houses in American.
QUEEN ANN STYLE (1900's)
At the turn of the century, one of the popular styles of homes being built
