For anyone looking to purchase a home in Louisville, touring the priciest neighborhoods will reveal the impeccable architecture, rolling landscapes, and stunning views that allow these well-known areas to command such high price tags. After reviewing five years worth of data from the Greater Louisville MLS we were able to find the most expensive neighborhoods in Louisville. If you are looking for a mansion or even just a smaller home in one of these areas, be prepared to pay a premium price!


Luxury Neighborhoods Across Louisville KY


14. The Highlands

Around the 1920s a lot of developing was taking place in the Highlands. Today it still stands as one of the most popular neighborhoods in the Louisville area. Over the years the Highlands has…

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What is Condominium?

A condominium is an individual unit that is within a larger building, similar to an apartment style building. As a condo owner, you are investing in a shared interest in a community with a group of other owners. An HOA governs and maintains the community and the common areas. Funded by a monthly maintenance fee that is collected from the residents living within the association.


How to Buy Your First Condo. Step by Step Infographic


Steps to Buying a Condo

Let's take a quick look at what to expect during the process of buying a condominium, a patio home, or even a townhome. These are all similar styles of properties and are usually categorized the same and present the same approach when analyzing a property.

1. Find an Agent (and Loan…

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We recently took a look at the value of the most iconic homes from our favorite 90s TV Shows and wondered if they would still be affordable in today's market.

Based on the average salary for their profession and considering all things were equal. Good credit, little to no debt, and enough savings to put 20% down. Would it be possible for them to still comfortably afford that same house today?


List of Shows:

Seinfeld | Roseanne | Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | Full House | The Simpsons | Married with Children | Friends | Frasier | Family Matters | The Sopranos

1. Seinfeld Apartment

Front of Seinfeld Apartment building

Location: 129 W 81st St New York, NY
Estimated Rent: $3,000-$3,500
Affordability/Income: $125,000+ year

Owner/Tenant:…

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Are you on the hunt to find some of the best restaurants in Oldham County? We've put together the perfect list - a guide for anyone. From long-time residents to someone thinking about moving to Oldham County. Below are some of the top restaurants in the area that you must try.

As a local real estate team in Oldham County, Garretts Realty strives to provide the best service to our clients just like these top restaurants.

Most Popular Places to Eat in Oldham County KY

Oldham County is known as the kindness capital, and even though it is a small community it offers a wide variety of dining options. From a quick bite for lunch to visiting your favorite Mexican Restaurant. Oldham County has something to suit…

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Author Nathan GarrettNathan Garrett June 23rd, 2022

Eighteen Parks and Playgrounds in Louisville to Visit

Discover some of the most popular parks and playgrounds around the Louisville area. The list below ranks our cities top parks to better help you discover new parks you may want to visit this summer.

1. The Parklands of Floyds Fork

Growing in popularity is one of my favorite parks to visit, the Parklands of Floyds Fork. A new park system that stretches alongside the Gene Snyder Freeway and Floyds Fork. A collection of four different, unique parks with plenty of amenities. The four parks include Beckley Creek Park, Pope Lick Park, Turkey Run Park and the newest one Broad Run Park.

Hiking in The Parklands

The Parklands features over 40 miles…

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The real estate world has changed at a greater rate than perhaps any other industry in the last two years. Millions of homeowners have become far more aware of what makes their house unique, what it boasts, and the areas that it could improve upon. For those very reasons, home renovation projects have multiplied recently with the desire to get the most out of one’s home and to maximize its value.

Key Takeaways

  • Not all home improvements have a positive ROI
  • New improvements to your home shows that your home is well taken care of
  • Home buyers love energy-efficient features when looking at homes for sale

Whether looking to stay in your home for the long haul or prepare it to get top dollar on the open market, knowing exactly what home…

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Homeownership is a goal for many Americans. However, following a good home maintenance checklist may be overwhelming. Especially if there are years of deferred maintenance. Below is an easy-to-follow checklist to help you tackle these small tasks each month throughout the year.


home maintenance checklist - Infographic.


Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

Sprint time is usually when the real estate market starts to pick up. It is also a good time to do some maintenance around the house. Below are home maintenance tips to perform during this time of year. Some of the most important tips you can do are the ones that will keep your house protected from the rain.

March Items

  • Some arborists recommend that late winter, just before…

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When it comes to the value of a home, it may seem pretty straightforward. There may be some negotiating back and forth between a Buyer and Seller, but once both parties agree on a price, that should be it, right? Unfortunately, most of the time a contract is contingent on an appraisal. Especially when there is financing involved. Some buyers and sellers may even be surprised to find out that an appraiser must give their "stamp of approval" on the purchase price before moving forward.


Key Takeaways

  • An appraisal is typically paid for by the buyer in a real estate transaction.
  • Appraisers review the exterior and interior of the home. Measuring the square footage while looking at features of the home and possibly any safety concerns.
  • Common…

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This is a common question that runs through the minds of many homebuyers. Some may have even heard from either a family member or friend that they have purchased a home in the past without a Buyer's agent.

How is that possible?

Well, that's because you don't actually have to use an agent to purchase a property. In fact, every day people decide to navigate the home search, contract negotiation, appraisal, inspection, and all the nitty gritty details on their own. Truth be told, you can actually forgo using a buyer's agent. But as a Buyer, do you feel comfortable enough to go about it all on your own?

The expertise that an experienced and professional Buyers agent can bring to the table can be the difference between signing the dotted line on the…

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Calculating Your Square Footage

There could be a variety of reasons why you might want to know the square footage of your house. Whether it be for a potential construction project, a home addition, or just out of curiosity, finding out the real square footage of your current home, or perhaps of the home you are interested in buying, can be very valuable. Believe it or not, there is actually no universal standard for measuring square footage in a residential property. This could mean your home or the one you are looking to purchase, may not actually be as large or small as you may think.

Why is Square Footage So Important?

You may be thinking that it can’t be that important to know the exact square footage of a…

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