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...By Barbara Ballinger via Realtor Magazine.
Design changes, as does architecture. Trends don’t emerge as rapidly here as they do in say, food or fashion, but the economy, the environment, and demographics all spur shifts in the choices of materials, designs, layouts, and construction methods for single- and multifamily dwellings.
These 12 trends reflect ways to cope with environmental challenges, incorporate new building materials and methods, and alter the looks and functionality of our homes. Hear top designers and architects explain why these emerging trends are important and how they’ll influence real estate choices in the near future. Read more.
...From WSJ.com: Rick Pitino, head men’s basketball coach at the University of Louisville, has relisted his newly renovated Miami-area mansion for $25.9 million. Located in affluent Indian Creek Village, the home has gone on and off the market several times over the years, and was last listed in 2013 for $13.9 million. Listing agent Ralph Arias of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty noted that the home has since been renovated, and added that home prices in Indian Creek have increased dramatically in the last few years. Read more.
Image source: WSJ.com/CAD Studio Architecture, Inc.
...From Courier-Journal.com: The sale of single-family homes and condominiums in Jefferson, Bullitt and Oldham counties rose 12 percent in 2015, the Greater Louisville Association of Realtors reported Monday. Last year, 16,279 homes and condos were sold in Louisville-area counties compared to 14,540 in 2014. Sales in the three counties were also up 12.5 percent in December 2015 versus December 2014. The median price for single-family homes and condos in all areas in 2015 increased 5.8 percent compared to 2014. The average price for a single-family home or condo also increased 6.2%. Read more.
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