From Inman.com: Nearly everywhere you turn, you hear news of the rebounding housing market. Not only is it bouncing back, but it’s also making a huge comeback with new owners and investors getting into the market. There are several factors that have played a role in this resurgence, each of which will contribute to the way real estate agents market to the public. Here are the top 10 trends you can expect to see in 2016. Read more.
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Before you fall in love with a house and call up your agent to make an offer you need to make sure your financing is in order. There are any number of mortgage options in Louisville. Here are some other great tips on getting your financial house in order before you buy one. Read more.
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(Originally appeared on Refinery 29.com)
Whether you're contemplating a big move or just peeking over the fence to see how much greener the grass is, this little list is food for thought. Apartment Guide looked at its property listing data around rental rates and this Cost of Living Index. Meanwhile, our besties atLearnVest provided tips for budgeting in the New Year here. What you get is a list of 10 towns where rental and cost of living expenses are tantalizingly low. Seems a premium was placed on communities with strong cultural backbones — Louisville, Memphis, Oklahoma City, and Columbus on the list are all cities with strong music scenes. Read more.
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(Reprinted from InsiderLouisville.com) Signs that the real estate apocalypse has finally passed. Kentucky Select Properties just reported the sale of a $3.05 million house on tony Avish Lane, the ritzy Harrods Creek enclave off River Road. How important is this sale to all of Louisville (even to those of us not buying, or selling, seven-figure houses at the moment)? Read more.
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Consumer confidence almost always impacts the residential real estate market. This surge in optimism could bode well for the spring market in Louisville. More here.
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