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.
Make sure to bring your lawn chairs and set up along the parade route that runs down Jefferson Street. The parade starts at 10:00 am on Saturday – get there early to get a spot in the shade! Many neighbors have an ideal seat with their Oldham County home right along the parade route.
About Oldham County Day Parade
Oldham County Day was brought together because of the late Nancy Crass, she was a Project Guild member and resident of La Grange Kentucky. The event started in 1971 and now features over 120 booths. With plenty of entertainment, live music and a large parade backed by community support.
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
When looking for condos for sale for the first time you will find that there is a slight difference between buying a single-family home and buying a condominium.
First. What is Condominium?
A condo is an individual unit that is inside a larger building, similar to an apartment building. An HOA governs and maintains the common areas that are funded by a monthly maintenance fee that is gathered from the residence living within the association.
Steps to Buying Your First Condo
Let's take a quick look at what to expect during the process of buying a condominium, downtown loft or a townhome. Keep in mind that every transaction is different and can present different obstacles along the
In this article, we dig deep into the local MLS statistics to find out when is the best time to buy a house in Louisville Kentucky.
The takeaway from this study was clear, we were able to get a great overlook on the Louisville real estate market and how it shifts throughout the year.
The Data
We looked at 10 years worth of statistics from the local MLS (2006-2016).
The data included:
⚬ Over 184k New Listings ⚬ Over 145k Sold Listings
We narrowed down the search criteria to only include:
⚬ Single Family Residence ⚬ Condominiums ⚬ and Patio Homes
After all of this research and gathering of data, noticeable trends stood out for median sale prices, days on market, new listings and more.
