Greater Louisville Real Estate Blog

People say a lot of things about selling a home in today’s market. But unfortunately, some of it isn’t true—and buying into those myths can have a negative impact on your home sale. So what, exactly, are people saying about selling ...

When you start showing your home, you want to decorate it in a way that’s going to appeal to buyers. But what, exactly, does that look like? A recent article from realtor.com outlined decor items that can help make your home more ...

People often envision young adults graduating from college, landing a job, and renting their own place to live. While it was never easy, that path has become more and more difficult to attain in a straight line. College isn’t cheap, and many ...

If you’ve been considering buying a house — or if you’re actually in the process — you’ve probably heard two things quite a bit lately: Interest rates are on the rise. They’re still historically low. Yes, ...

With housing prices in many cities at an all-time high, many people are considering selling their homes and relocating to more affordable locales. But before you make the decision to leave your home in search of a more affordable area, it’s ...

There are a lot of tasks to check off your to-do list before you sell your home—including maintenance tasks. So the question is, from a maintenance perspective, what needs to be done before putting your home on the market? A recent ...

There are a lot of misconceptions about what it takes to get a mortgage in this market, particularly with buyers new to the mortgage process—and buying into those misconceptions can cost you a lot of time, energy, and, in some cases, money. So ...

With mortgage rates rising, low inventory, and intense buyer competition, you may be wondering if it makes sense to wait and see if the market shifts in your favor before buying. It certainly hasn’t been fun or ideal for buyers, so if ...

Spring has officially sprung—which means we’re about to enter the busiest home buying season of the year. So the question is—what, exactly, are buyers looking for this spring? A recent data analysis from realtor....

Whether you sold a home in the past few years or not, you’re probably well aware that houses have been selling fast, with multiple offers, and over asking price. But everyone also knows it can’t always be like that. The real ...

Mortgage rates are rising—and fast. According to data from Freddie Mac, the average interest rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hit 4.16 percent the week ending March 17—the first time rates have exceeded 4 percent since May ...

People love their yards. In fact, according to a recent survey conducted by the TurfMutt Foundation, 76 percent of Americans that have a yard say the outdoor space is one of the most important parts of their home. And because it’s such an ...

If you’re selling your home for the first time, you’re in luck—as we’re undeniably in a seller’s market. But just because the market is currently favoring sellers doesn’t mean your home sale is a slam dunk. There ...

When you’re on the hunt for a house, you’re glued to the Internet, scrolling every listing site you can to make sure you aren’t missing anything. The Internet has certainly made it easier than it used to be to make sure you ...

When you sell your home, you want to list it at the right time. And, as it turns out, the “right time” is right around the corner. According to recent data from realtor.com, the best week to list your home in 2022 is right around ...

If you own a home, there’s a good chance you’re sitting on a nice chunk of equity. According to this report from Black Knight, the average homeowner got a $48,000 bump in their home value, raising the average equity to $185,000 in ...

Every new year comes with new trends in the home design space. But what, exactly, are some of the big trends for this new year? A recent video from realtor.com outlined some of the top design elements that have been trending in ...

Whether you’re buying or selling a home, having a committed, knowledgeable real estate agent in your corner can mean the difference between a fast, easy, and lucrative process or a long, tedious, and expensive one—which makes finding ...

Over the past two years, people have spent more time at home than ever before. And for many, all that time at home has translated into a desire to change and upgrade their living spaces—including refurnishing their home. But unfortunately, ...