lizette fitzpatrick: WLAP 630AM Welcome Home Show With Kentucky Realtor® Lizette Fitzpatrick - 07/19/08 08:53 AM
WLAP 630AM Welcome Home Show With Kentucky Realtor® Lizette Fitzpatrick.
Can you believe it? Yes, it's true you can tune in this morning at 10AM EST to the Welcome Home Show to hear what's going on for sellers in the Central Kentucky real estate market from a Kentucky Realtor's® perspective.
Larry Frakes … (17 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: 121 Hidden Point, Richmond, KY 40475 - 06/20/08 10:21 AM
Lizette Fitzpatrick - Baby Boomer Real Estate Relocation Specialist with Prudential Don Foster in Richmond, Kentucky. Rated number #1 featured Kentucky Realtor® on Activerain.com and Localism.com. Publisher/Author for the only Central Kentucky email newsletter on local real estate listings and sold properties, Kentucky relocation, local events, homeowner information and … (8 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Selling Your Home In Central Kentucky: How to Get your Home Sold In A Buyers Market - 06/09/08 10:18 PM
Selling Your Home In Central Kentucky: How To Get Your Home Sold In A Buyers Market
We are lucky compared to a lot of places in the United States. In Central Kentucky we are not experiencing the problems with houses sitting on the market for long extended listing periods.
Granted there … (6 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Jessamine County Kentucky...Life in the Fast Lane. - 05/30/08 12:44 PM
Can I enjoy myself while out showing properties? YES...I can!
Yesterday, I was over in Jessamine County, Kentucky and had a little time to stop and smell the sweet aroma of country living!
The property I was to show was south of Nicholasville on Brumfield Lane.
On the way there and on … (8 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Amber & Adam's Kentucky Home: First Time Homebuying Experience - 05/14/08 07:43 PM
Amber & Adam's Kentucky Home : First Time Homebuying Experience
The process to own your first home should be fun. I know the feeling of being a renter and wanting something of my own. Just to be able to paint the wall any color and the freedom to be creative with everything … (8 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Kentucky New Construction Landscaping: Creek + Flowers = Happiness! - 05/14/08 09:35 AM
My story begins in 2004. I was really dreaming of owning my first home in Kentucky. I was busy in my rookie year of real estate.
Since I was a first time homebuyer, I knew I wasn't really experienced with owning land. I had been a renter all my life or at … (8 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Residential Real Estate For Sale In Richmond Kentucky - 05/12/08 12:19 PM
Residential Real Estate For Sale In Richmond Kentucky
Real Estate is alive and well in Richmond, KY!
The home pictured is 218 Marengo Dr. priced at only $194,900 on over an acre lot in the scenic country. It sold for $179,900.
It's an exciting time to be able to purchase residential real … (3 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Two Wisconsin Cheeseheads Escape To Kentucky... for Good! - 05/04/08 08:54 AM
Cazz's Story...
Twas the day after Christmas
And we looked for a house
Around lovely Richmond town
With the sun shining down
Alright, enough with the poem, on with the story of how two Cheeseheads from Wisconsin came to live in beautiful Madison County.
On December 26, 2007, we arrived in Richmond, walked down Main Street in the … (9 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Springtime Central Kentucky Tour With Relocation Clients - 04/22/08 12:20 AM
Today, I spent a lot of time on the road with some clients that wanted to look at a few homes off the beaten trail. The home tour took us through some of the most beautiful horse farms, creeks, rock formations and colorful blooming trees and flowers.
As my clients looked … (8 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Spring Meet at Keeneland Race Track...Priceless! - 04/17/08 09:29 PM
Spring Meet at Keeneland Race Track...Priceless!
In Kentucky there is nothing like a nice warm Spring day at Keeneland Racetrack. The current Spring meet is April 4 - 25. Next meet is in October.
I plan to spend my day there tomorrow with fellow AR member Connie King from Tenessee. She … (9 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Berea Rain Barrel Festival - Berea Kentucky - 04/09/08 11:11 AM
Berea Rain Barrel Festival - Berea Kentucky
Last year's drought in Central Kentucky really did a number on some of my trees and shrubs.
Even if you did get to water them, the chlorinated stuff you get out of the end of the water hose didn't help plants grow...merely kept them alive. A … (4 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: 4037 Kenesaw Drive, Lexington, KY 40515 - 04/06/08 10:13 AM
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lizette fitzpatrick: Lizette's Kentucky Relocation Clients Meet Activerain's Erby Crofutt - 03/14/08 03:32 PM
ALERT!
Home inspection does not have to be painful!
My Wisconsin transplants, Cindy and Dave are enjoying their visit to the Bluegrass State.
While in Kentucky this week, they found their dream home, a brick ranch on a basement. Located on a nice hill with a backyard view of farmland, trees and horses.
They were thrilled!
As … (5 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: 100 Shala Mar Rue, Winchester, KY 40391 - 03/12/08 09:51 PM
100 Shala Mar Rue, Winchester, KY 40391
$325,000
Regal Southern home with a romantic address! Loads of room on 2.7 acres. House features four bedrooms, 2 baths, formal dining,kitchen w/island, family room w/ stone fireplace, glassed in sun-room, in-ground pool w/ bathhouse. Black plank horse fence surrounds property. Very few restrictions.
Located right … (3 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Clients are Enjoying Lizette's World - Central Kentucky Tour - 03/12/08 02:16 PM
In the past few weeks I have been touring with clients all over Central Kentucky.
I have been in Lexington, Richmond, Paris, Winchester,Harrodsburg, Versailles, Midway, Frankfort, Berea, Waco & Paint Lick. All of these places have been toured with clients that are relocating to Kentucky.
Many clients found me on the … (2 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: We Are Waiting For Spring Here in Kentucky - 02/29/08 06:05 PM
So Today...it rains in Kentucky.
I'm wondering now about the 6 weeks of bad weather the groundhog predicted. Maybe it is just fresh on my mind, but we have really have had too much snow this year. This frog on my porch table seems to be clearly upset that he has to … (19 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Tomorrow... I Spill All The Beans about Activerain - 02/20/08 10:15 AM
WHO, ME??? You want to know what I have to say????
The word will be on the street! The cat will be out of the bag. I WILL be talking to other Realtors® about Activerain. I have resisted up to now. It's too late to get in out of the rain.
This week … (77 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: KENTUCKY FRIED RETIREMENT and Relocation Information - 02/15/08 10:01 PM
Kentucky Fried Retirement and Relocation Information
Moving to Kentucky to retire? Do you have a dream to live on a Kentucky Horse Farm? Have you always dreamed of owning some beautiful land with creeks and trees? Relocation to Kentucky may be just the right adventure for you and your family.
It's starting … (10 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: A Kentucky Tornado and Other Things That Go Bump In The Night in Richmond KY - 02/06/08 09:26 PM
Kentucky really did have some crazy twister hit the other night. A rare tornado and squall of storms that marched right across the whole state in the wee hours of the morning. In Richmond KY, I was aware of the storms but I didn't start to get alarmed till about 1:30 … (13 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: THE BENNETT HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST - RICHMOND, KY - MADISON CO. - 02/03/08 12:08 AM
The Bennett House Bed & Breakfast
Richmond KY's Little Biltmore
I grew up on the streets in Richmond Kentucky. We lived on the west end and I used to ride my bicycle to town. My Dad owned a Greyhound Station on Water Street that was totally interesting to hang out in. … (4 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Kentucky Horses and Kentucky Horse Farms: High Cost of Horses in the Horse Capitol of The World: Adopt Rescued Horses. - 01/23/08 12:34 PM
Kentucky Horses and Kentucky Horse Farms: High Cost of Horses in the Horse Capitol of The World: Adopt Rescued Horses
Last night I was dreaming I was writing this story. When I woke up this morning, I had the words that needed to be written down. I'm an optimist...but a … (20 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: I Drove By Your EXPIRED Listing Today in Kentucky... - 01/07/08 10:20 AM
Hmmmm...I wonder why it expired?
Let me take a look into this.
As I pull up the MLS expired list...
There is only one picture of the house.It isn't a picture that I can even see the house.
(Note: this isn't the real expired listing picture I'm blogging about)...but it is an excellent … (24 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Real Estate For Sale in Richmond, KY 40475 - Lizette Fitzpatrick – Prudential Don Foster - 12/19/07 11:06 AM
Real Estate in Richmond, KY 40475 - Lizette Fitzpatrick - Prudential Don Foster
All I want for 2008 is a new home in Richmond, Kentucky!
Right now there are 876 homes for sale in Madison County, KY.
In the past month 53 single family homes have sold (11-19-07 - 12-19-07).
The month before 78 … (2 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Localism: Lexington, KY Real Estate Info - Kentucky - Kentucky Relocation - 12/12/07 10:50 AM
Kentucky is the place to be! I like to think of it as the land where time stands still...at least the beauty and lush surroundings. Mile after mile of black plank fencing surrounds legendary Kentucky horse farms.
I have lots of folks all over the USA contact me about Kentucky relocation. … (5 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Love, Peace and Chicken Grease at Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington KY - 12/04/07 03:46 PM
I clearly have some GREAT clients
and it amazes me how talented they are!
Dale Pyatt let me listen to a couple songs form his new CD and I was hooked.
The band is Chicken Grease and you can catch them playing on
Dec. 15 & 22 at the Kentucky Horse Park … (6 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Magic Key Turns On Holiday Lights in Lexington Kentucky - 12/02/07 08:45 AM
The holiday freight train is rolling into Lexington KY right in the nick of time!
Last night the festivities were changed up from past celebrations for the Christmas Parade and the Celebration of Lights. They were combined and at night! What a great idea!
Usually, the parade is in the morning at 10AM and … (5 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Santa Claus Arrives In Richmond, KY - 12/01/07 10:42 AM
Yes! I saw it with my own two eyes in Richmond, Kentucky! The annual Christmas parade came right down beautifully decorated Main Street last night and it was absolutely the best one yet!
I was with a party of 5 that have moved here recently and they were amazed that there were hundreds of … (11 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: I LOVE Turkey, I LOVE TURKEY...Did I Mention I LOVE TURKEY?? - 11/19/07 10:31 AM
I worked on a movie set once in Memphis (The People vs. Larry Flynt) and I remember that the chow wagon did not serve turkey. Why??? They didn't want everyone falling asleep after lunch.
It has that magic chemical that makes you sleepy. I always wondered why everyone fell asleep in the … (22 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Another Day in Kentucky! Look what I get to see while I work... - 11/15/07 10:06 PM
Another Day in Kentucky! Look wahat I get to see while I work...
Not long after I enjoyed my morning coffee, I loaded up Old Bessie with signs for my new listing. Brrrr....why is it suddenly so cold outside? It feels like a winter day.
I searched in my closet for a much warmer coat. … (32 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: 1st Time Kentucky Home Buyers! - 11/15/07 08:40 PM
I have to say that I work with some of the greatest clients in the world!!
They make my job fun each day. Most always we become best friends along the journey. We all have heard so many stories in the media about people losing their homes, foreclosures, slow markets, blah, … (2 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: FREE EMERGENCY ROADSIDE SERVICE FOR YOUR CAR IN KENTUCKY - 11/11/07 11:03 AM
Did
you know that
we have FREE roadside service for KENTUCKY that is funded by our taxes?
They will change your tire, help with battery or
anything needed for an emergency.
They do not want money at all, not even a tip.
Keep this number handy in your car
and … (8 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Google "LIZETTE FITZPATRICK" For Internet Marketing to SELL Your Kentucky Home! - 11/04/07 01:24 PM
Do you have Real Estate in Central Kentucky that needs be SOLD?
While talking to a potential seller the other day I had a brainstorm. We are always wondering just what sets us apart from other agents.
What would be a deciding factor that a client might pick one agent from another?
It … (4 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Referrals From Satisfied Clients Make My Day! - 11/04/07 12:20 PM
People that know me know that I love my real estate career.
I often think that the best part of my job is that I meet people that I become friends with for life! I recently had a referral that everything went absolutely perfect. A first-time home buyer. I love it when … (6 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: 2138 Menelaus Rd, Berea, KY 40403 - 11/02/07 09:24 PM
$400,000
Mini-farm w/ 8.077 acres
VIRTUAL TOUR
Zoned for Industry
Farmhouse, 4 stall barn, storage shed, fenced pasture, 4 bedrooms, 2 updated baths, upstairs has separate living quarters w/kitchen, heat pump, wood boiler, water distiller, 400 amp svc, barn on separate meter, road to be widened. It is presently a farm but zoned industry. … (10 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Interview With A Realtor - 10/20/07 03:10 PM
I bet you thought I was going to write about Vampires since it is so close to Halloween!
Actually, I was contacted the other day to be interviewed for a story that is to be used for Kentucky high school students to research different careers. A Realtor was one that had … (38 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: In Mt. Sterling Kentucky: October Court Day = A Wild Weekend of Shopping! - 10/14/07 12:01 PM
In Mt. Sterling Kentucky: October Court Day = A Wild Weekend of Shopping!
There is NOTHING in this world as whacky as October Court Day in Mt. Sterling Kentucky! It's completely in my blood and genes. There's no known cure for it and I am afraid it is terminal.
There is no way … (18 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: The St. James Court Art Show Was One HOT Festival! - 10/08/07 08:29 AM
Let me tell you that it was HOT here last weekend!
This is my third year for traveling on down to the St. James Court Art Show. I took my Mom with me and with map in hand we figured out what end of the festival we wanted to start in. … (11 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Kentucky Realtor Finally Takes a Much Needed Vacation in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee! - 10/01/07 07:10 PM
When life gets UGLY...AHhhhhhh....What a difference a vacation makes! I bet many of my AR friends here have wondered what happened to me lately.
I rarely time time off to go anywhere.I know I am a work-a-holic and perfectionist that is constantly tweaking something. Part of the reason I never leave town … (16 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Are You Ready For the 33rd Annual Midway Fall Festival?? - 09/11/07 08:48 AM
This will be my first time at the Fall Festival.
I have heard that it's a very BIG event for this historic community!
SEPT. 15 & 16, 2007
SAT. 10 -6 SUN. 12 - 5
*ARTS & CRAFTS
*FABULOUS FOOD
*CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES
*FARMERS MARKET
*MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
If you haven't visited Midway this will be a great time to … (4 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: 4th Annual Dog Walk & Pet Fair - 09/10/07 10:41 PM
Canines on Campus
September 22, 10AM Rain or Shine
Bring your dog and stroll 2 miles through beautiful Eastern Kentucky University campus. The walk will begin at Irvine McDowell Park at 11:30 AM. Please register by 10AM.
Come visit the booths, check out the demonstrations, food, activities and prizes!!
Cost: $10 per walker, $25 per … (6 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Is Your Business Card Legendary or Just Ordinary? - 09/02/07 10:29 AM
Will your client remember you years later because of the card you gave them?
Seriously, I can only think of three cards that were given to me years ago that I remember vividly.
One was made of wood veneer and was from a man that owned a lumber company. This was presented … (39 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Applebees Park - Home of The Lexington Legends - 08/29/07 10:40 AM
Applebees Park - Home of the Lexington Legends
One thing I know for sure is that I'm not a sports nut.
Even with that said, I didn't turn down an invitation by Richmond Mayor Connie Lawson to join her for a visit to Applebees Park to see the Lexington … (9 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Is Progress Killing Our Kentucky Green Space? - 08/19/07 11:06 AM
Don't get me wrong...I love my hometown. I was born in Madison County and I have lived half a century to see some major changes here.
I am in the business of selling real estate. It would be rare to see a client buy farms just to see them stay as they are. … (31 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: 733 Sage Ct., Richmond, KY 40475 - 08/16/07 11:25 AM
733 Sage Court in Fieldstone Subdivision, Richmond, Kentucky
$182,900 - SOLD!
Best location in town! A delightful Craftsman style home on a peaceful cul-de-sac. It features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, dining room, breakfast room, kitchen w/ breakfast bar, appliances, living room, bonus area that could be an office … (7 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Lizette Is Back In Midway, Kentucky On A Mission - 08/11/07 09:22 PM
Last Thursday I got to re-visit Midway. It hadn't been in the plan earlier in the week but I received a voicemail from someone that was researching to do a real estate article on Midway. I think they had read what I wrote earlier posted on Localism. Midway, Kentucky is a Tourist's … (12 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Foreclosure Rate in Kentucky August 2007 - 08/11/07 07:18 AM
Foreclosure in Kentucky inched higher in the first half of the year. Looks like we are catching up with the rest of the states. Realtytrac's midyear 2007 report revealed:
Kentucky's foreclosure rate increased 55% from the first six months of 2006. 4,503 properties were at some stage of foreclosure in January-June 2007 … (0 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Chanel Turns Two...HAPPY BIRTHDAY 2 ME! - 08/10/07 11:57 AM
Yippee!!!! Today is my birthday! I'm 2!! (actually 14 in dog years)
As you can see I've come a long way baby! I've been watching Mommy type her funny stories for some time now. If you ask me she spends too much time on the computer. She says I'm too big to be laying … (22 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Madison County Kentucky Time Capsule - 08/03/07 10:47 PM
Madison County Kentucky Time Capsule
Where does time go??
This week I made a trip to the Madison County Court House to register my car and pick up tags. As I was walking on the sidewalk out front I stepped on the Time Capsule!
I had forgotten it was buried … (12 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: My First Clients from Activerain just Bought a Kentucky Home - 07/26/07 07:03 AM
WoW!!!!
I'm just amazed at the power of Activerain! I met some wonderful clients,Tom, Peggy & Griffin that researched here on our website and then contacted me. They wanted to relocate to Kentucky from Illinois. It was Tom's dream to own a horse farm or just get as close as they could to … (62 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: A STAIN on the LIZETTE HOME OFFICE! - 07/25/07 01:19 PM
The Lizette Home Office has just been STAINED!
Not in a bad way, but in a fresh new coat of stain/sealer.
I was putting off getting it done because
I would have to take off all the furniture
and clean it.
Two years ago, I decided to do it myself,
so I researched it … (19 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: LUCKY MONKEY 203 - 07/19/07 03:36 PM
I'm Lucky in Kentucky!
We all think we have lucky numbers. If we didn't there would be no Las Vegas. I grew up in a house with the number of 203. Somehow that stuck to me. I don't think it was particularly lucky...but what counted was that I believed it to be. … (26 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Lexington,KY LBAR MLS Statistical Data for June - 07/13/07 03:47 PM
For LBAR in June 2007, closed sales are 1009 at $187,713,734 for Lexington and area counties.
Pending sales were 883 in June 2007 compared to 1,100 in June 2006.
Year to date, sales are down 8%. Average days on market are 90.
By June 30th there were 6,987 active residential properties on our MLS.
For a more in-depth study … (10 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Life comes at you fast....NOW AT 70 MPH!!! - 07/10/07 09:03 AM
BREAKING NEWS!!!!!
We can finally drive 70 MPH on I-75 & I-64!
496 signs will be changed today. I can remember back to the old days when it used to be 70. The speed limit was reduced to 65 to save lives (They said). One can only ponder if there have been … (15 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Contingent Upon Touring The Seller's Home - 07/04/07 03:27 PM
In the land of contingencies there are many to choose from. Such as:Contingency to sell your home before you close on another.Contingent upon buyer obtaining proper financing.
Contingent upon seller to pay X amount toward buyer's closing costs.
Contingent upon a satisfactory home inspection.
Contingent upon the house appraising at purchase price or higher.
Yada, Yada, Yada.......
Many … (37 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Friends should let you know your house stinks! - 06/28/07 04:34 PM
For
the past month
or so I have smelled the sewer in my house!
It hasn't been an everyday thing.
Just every now and then I get the odor of rotten eggs in different rooms.
I made a few phone calls to handymen
and all I got was that maybe the sink … (17 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Midway Kentucky is a Tourist's Secret! Shhhhhhhh! - 06/23/07 04:45 PM
Midway Kentucky is a Toutist's Secret! Shhhhhhhh!
Last weekend, I spent some time over in Midway, Kentucky. I've been there many times but I am amazed how much it is starting to feel like being in the wine country towns of California.
The charming little town has a plentiful amount of … (9 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: May Statistical Data for Lexington LBAR - 06/16/07 08:01 AM
May Statistical Data.
May 2007 sales closed (1,064) are higher than May 2006 closed sales (1,031) and much better than April 2007 (811).
Sales reported pending in May were 1,023. This compares with 1,091 in April and 1,090 in May 2006.
We have a record number of residential listing with 2,022 … (4 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: SNAKE Patrol & Relocation at the Home Office (Just another day in the jungle) - 05/30/07 08:59 AM
I have a garter snake in my front flower bed that shocks visitors from time to time.
He likes to hang out in the clematis right beside the steps. I was ok with him till a few of my friends were saying that they would rather come into the house … (21 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: 1st Time Kentucky HomeOWNERS, Karen & Clay - 05/23/07 03:28 PM
Becoming home owners was something my boyfriend Clay and I always thought would come much later in our lives. We were sure that we would have to wait forever to have "all our ducks in a row" to even starting looking for a home. After meeting Lizette by chance at … (7 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: The AROMA of SUCCESSFUL MARKETING in Kentucky - 05/23/07 09:44 AM
Real estate has taught me patience.
Believe me it's not genetic! I have hot Irish blood and I used to want things my way and right now! Maybe I have grown up and discovered a zen way of life. Good things do take time they say.
Just like this old bored dog in … (12 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: The Kentucky Robins That Moved Right On IN - 05/17/07 05:56 PM
Every spring here in Kentucky, I fight with the mommy Robins. They try to build their nests in the hanging baskets if I put them out too early. This year I thought I had outsmarted them because I held off on buying the ferns till the first of May.
I have … (11 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Daniel Boone Put Kentucky On the Map - 05/17/07 07:44 AM
Let me tell you'all a story about a man named,"Boone". Or is it really "Boon"?
There is some confusion over the spelling but Daniel Boone did put Boonesborough or Boonsboro on the map in 1775
while working for the Pennsylvania Company to find new land.
He built the settlement of … (4 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Lexington, KY MLS Statistical Data for April - 05/14/07 02:40 PM
LEXINGTON, KY LBAR MLS Statistical Data for April
For April 2007, closed sales are down but reported pendings are up over April 2006.
The entire April report is not complete yet, but preliminary numbers show that there were 811 reported sales closed compared to 897 in April 2006.
Pendings are 1,091 in … (1 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Madison County Kentucky Demographics - 05/09/07 09:35 AM
Madison County Kentucky Demographics
Population 2003 2010
Richmond 29,080 N/A
Madison Co. 74,814 83,629
Labor Market 616,395 687,971
Civilian Labor Force(Sept. 2002) 37,428
Unemployment Rate (2003) 5.2%
Median Age(Co/2003) 32.8
Households(Co/2003) $35,531
Median Household Income(Co/2003) $34,354
Madison County Kentucky is locate in the foothills of the Cumberland Mountains. Daniel Boone thought it … (1 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: How To Destroy Your Driveway Without Trying - 05/09/07 09:00 AM
Back
a couple of winters ago,
I DESTROYED the concrete in my driveway!!
The surface became pitted and later flaked off from an application of salt I used only one time.
I hired someone to seal and save it...
that hasn't worked.
Also, I paid him in advance to cut some lines … (12 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: The NEW Lizette Kentucky Home Office - 05/05/07 08:43 AM
Ahhhh...the home office has sure made working a whole lot easier. A nice sunny Kentucky day lured me outside to the deck overlooking the creek. It sure made listing 6 properties on two MLS systems a whole lot more enjoyable. Before the day was done each listing was on over 200 … (24 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Barbaro's Brother in Kentucky - Future Triple Crown Winner - 04/29/07 05:06 PM
Barbaro's Brother in Kentucky - Future Triple Crown Winner
Last year was heartbreaking as we saw the breakdown of Barbaro in the 2006 Preakness and followed his recovery.
His injury had not broken the skin and Dr. Bramlege felt he might be saved. So we watched as this brave horse struggled … (9 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: "Google Lizette Fitzpatrick" For Internet Marketing to SELL YOUR HOME! - 04/29/07 10:12 AM
While talking to a potential seller the other day I had a brainstorm. We are always wondering just what sets us apart from other agents.
What would be a deciding factor that a client might pick one agent from another?
It might not be that I could stick a sign in the front … (22 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: BOATWRIGHT DR, BOATWRIGHT ESTATES,BEREA,KY 40475, Kentucky Horse Farm - 04/26/07 11:00 PM
Exquisite Boatwright Estates
SOLD
Superb countryside with 10 to 16+ acre tracts just waiting to be enjoyed! Gently rolling pastureland. Come build your dream home on spacious land with mature trees. Bring your horses & experience spectacular sunsets. 6 mini horse farms available priced $84,500 - $100,000
Lots of road frontage. … (16 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Ancient Wisdom of Madison County Trees - 04/25/07 09:45 AM
Last Saturday, while I was out showing horse farms, I was in the middle of a beautiful plot of land out in Boatwright Estates in southern Madison County. This Sycamore tree is majestic and ancient. Just lean against one and feel the wisdom and peacefulness transfer to you! It made me … (2 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Central Kentucky MLS DATA for March 2007 - 04/20/07 06:20 PM
MLS Statistical Data for March
LBAR Realtors sold 1,970 residential properties for a total of $354,937,345 in the first three months of 2007. LBAR is now charting the Housing Affordability Index for our area.
MLS activity for the week of April 16 - Monday through Friday, April 20, 2007
New … (5 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: The Church of WHAT'S HAPPENING NOW! - 04/08/07 09:19 AM
The Church of What's Happening Now!
This doesn't have anything to do with Easter or real church(if you are looking for a religious story).
One of my favorite investor clients came up with this phrase a few days ago when we were discussing how to approach someone that was asking way … (16 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Showing Houses in the April...Snow??? - 04/06/07 07:21 PM
Normal Richmond, Kentucky day...showing some houses to my out of town clients. It's a nice family from Maryland and it's their first time here. I apologize about how cold it has become. Last week was in the 70's. They even ask me if it ever snows? Are there snakes?? Does it … (21 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Tornados Can Wipe You Out and Bring You Everything - 04/04/07 09:47 AM
We all have moments in our lives that define who we are.
I read somewhere events that happen before you turn age 18 impact how you deal with your life in the future. This includes child abuse, divorce of parents, death of a family member, moving, bullying, good or bad teachers, … (8 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Let's Go Shopping At The BUYER'S MARKET - 04/03/07 07:35 AM
I remember a conversation I had with my Dad long ago when were watching TV and the news guy said we were in a recession. We had no idea that we were supposed to be feeling different till we saw it on TV!
Now what do we do??
We laughed a long … (6 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: ONE OF A KIND CENTRAL KENTUCKY NEWSLETTER - 04/01/07 10:32 AM
ONE OF A KIND CENTRAL KENTUCKY NEWSLETTER
My days are filled showing real estate, helping new and old clients find the perfect properties and sitting on my deck contemplating my creek!
One part I REALLY enjoy is writing my weekly Central Kentucky newsletter. Since I have been a Realtor, I have … (4 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: 1003 Robin Way, Richmond,KY 40475 - SOLD!!!! - 03/27/07 05:35 PM
1003 Robin Way, Richmond,KY 40475
$174,500 - In the city w/trees & a beautiful creek in back. 3 bedroom, 3 bath, cherry kitchen w/black appliances. Rec Rm., security system, utility rm, double decks, finished basement, large garage, open floor plan w/cathedral ceiling. Very clean & well maintained. Relax and enjoy the sound … (2 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: 2013 Long Meadow Ct., Richmond, KY 40475 - 03/26/07 08:30 AM
2013 Long Meadow Ct., Richmond,KY
$385,000 - Beautiful open unique floorplan. Beautiful views from every window. 4 bedrooms with 2 bonus rooms upstairs. ist floor master, Full walkout basement w/ roughed in bath. Located on a secluded wooded lot on a cul-de-sac. Backs to farm. Quick access to I-75 on exit 97 … (2 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: 2025 Powhaton Tr., Richmond, KY 40475 - 03/26/07 08:18 AM
2025 Powhaton Tr., Richmond,KY
$389,000 - Quality new construction in Warriors Trace. Loads of sq. ft. brick ranch, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, wired for security & internet, jacuzzi, formal dining, cherry kitchen,2 garages w/room for 4 cars, unfinished basement with rough bath for you to design. 1.017 acres, great location. Will be … (0 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: 172 Prewitt Dr., Richmond, KY 40475 - 03/26/07 07:55 AM
172 Prewitt Drive,Richmond, KY
Listing Withdrawn
$177,500 - Step into style in this 2 story, 3 bed, 2 1/2 bath, formal dining, cathedral ceiling great room w/wood burning fireplace, whirlpool, stainless appliances, hardwood & tile, lots of crown, oversized garage, landscaped w/patio, deck, fishpond & flower garden. $1000 carpet allowance. Look 'N' Love! … (1 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: PRIVATE NATURE PRESERVE IN FAYETTE COUNTY, KENTUCKY - 03/25/07 10:26 PM
Yesterday morning I had a chance to get out and have my coffee out in some of the prettiest scenery in Kentucky. My girlfriend called and invited me to go over near the Kentucky River on some property she owns. It is very close to Raven Run Wildlife Sanctuary...maybe a few … (3 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Kentucky Has Too Many Winters! - 03/20/07 10:58 PM
A long time ago (in the late 60's) my Grandmother Elizabeth was visiting our farm at White Hall in Richmond, Kentucky. What a beautiful place that was!
A beautiful old 2 story home with 2 staircases inside sitting in between numerous maple trees. We had two barns for horses on 33 acres also. We had … (5 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: New Clients are EVERYWHERE! - 03/20/07 10:42 PM
People always ask me how I meet my clients. Most of my clients are now close personal friends with me. Most meet me first by phone if they have called Prudential about a house. Chances are...I was on floor duty and all calls went to me.
Next might be open house that … (6 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: Come 2 Kentucky for Creeks and Tree Tunnels - 03/15/07 11:03 AM
Every creek in Kentucky has a road beside it. Well not all but most of them do.
Kentucky is second behind Alaska for the state with the most waterways. How did the roads develop? I have to wonder if they first had Indians and settlers walking along them to get to … (6 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: DON'T START LOOKING FOR A HOME BEFORE YOU READ THIS! - 03/13/07 09:08 PM
1.Find a REALTOR whom you can relate to. Buying a home is an emotional commitment. It's critical that the agent you choose is both skilled and a good fit with your personality. Have your own agent show you homes, not the listing agent. Call your agent if you see a home … (4 comments)
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lizette fitzpatrick: HOW TO GET A BUYER TO BUY YOUR HOME - 03/13/07 09:05 PM
The past few years have been great to get houses sold for a good price. There were even multiple offers everywhere. What I noticed overall was just HOW houses sold faster. It wasn't because: the agent was brilliant, the marketing was spot on, open houses were held every weekend or even … (10 comments)
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