I wrote an Open Letter to First Time Procrastinating Home Buyers a couple of days ago. The point of the post was to inform buyers that the deadline for writing an offer on a home was somewhere in October. This post garnered a lot of attention and comments. Of course, the best was from my new f
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08/06/2009
Dear Procrastinating First Time Home Buyers: I know you. I've seen you in the mall on December 23rd. I've watched you race through town en route to the airport; screeching up to the terminal just in time to prevent your mom from giving up and getting in the cab. I even saw you run over the ne
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08/05/2009
I was contacted recently contacted by a couple who wanted to sell their Louisville home and purchase a new one. During our initial phone conversation, they explained their family was expanding and they needed a larger home. In fact, the wife wanted to be settled into her new home before giving
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08/05/2009
Marks Feed Store is one of my favorite places to eat. Being pre-disposed to all things barbecue, Mark's is a natural fit. However, more than any other place, Mark's seems to have a near perfect combination of great food, atmosphere, and affordability. It is one of the few places I have eaten
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08/02/2009
One of the best aspects of living in Douglass Hills is the convenience of the park. Regardless of your age or interests, the park offers plenty to do. From a playground to tennis courts to sand volleyball pits to bike trails and open space for soccer, football, or frisbee golf; this green sp
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07/29/2009
By now, most everyone is at least aware of CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs). Perhaps you are even aware of the tremendous energy savings these bulbs offer over traditional lamps. If not, I've shown the potential savings below. What you may not be aware of is the current promotion at Lowes
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07/28/2009
Hurstbourne Incorporated in 1982, Hurstbourne is actually a city within the borders of Louisville and Jefferson County. Development started in 1965, but most homes were built in the 70's and 80s. One of the more intriguing aspects of this community is the Hurstbourne Country Club which was str
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07/28/2009
$5000 Kentucky Tax Credit Effective immediately, the state of Kentucky is offering all non-first time home buyers a $5000 tax credit for the purchase of a new home. This is great news for builders and for existing home owners who are ready to take advantage of the current market conditions. The
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07/27/2009
Stone Bridge Simply stunning. This eastern Louisville neighborhood features ~40 spectacular homes situated on 1 acre lots. The 'smaller' homes have 4500 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 5 baths, and 4 car garages. If that isn't enough space, the larger homes are just under 7000 square feet. While Sto
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07/27/2009
Foxgate Nestled between Willow Wood and Owl Creek, this ~140 home neighborhood is easy to miss. But, when it comes to identifing eastern Louisville's top neighborhoods, it is impossible to overlook. This picturesque community offers fantastic homes in a near-ideal location. Most of the homes
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07/26/2009
