Woodford County Homes for Sale - Huge supply of low priced homes - Hurry Before Interest Rates Rise! - 01/25/12 08:10 PM
HOW CAN THIS BE?   The best place to buy a home priced between $100,000 and  $119,999 in Central Kentucky is not Lexington.  No, it is Woodford County.  Versailles is the County Seat and it is also the home to some of the largest and most prestigious horse farms.  Some of these farms include: Winstar Farm, Three Chimneys Farm, Fallbrook Farm, Brittany Farm and Sunrise Stable are a few of these prestigious Thoroughbred Horse Farms in Woodford County. There are currently 12 months of inventory for homes that are priced between $100,00 and $119,999 in Woodford County.  Most of these homes can … (0 comments)

Too Good to be True - Homes for Sale in Georgetown, Kentucky - Great Supply Means a Great Buy - 01/25/12 06:47 PM
Scott County Steal?  Save Thousands, Buy a Home Right Now in Scott County Kentucky! Georgetown is the population center and includes the large Toyota Manufacturing Plant. In January there were 14 months of inventory for homes that were priced between $140,000 and $160,000 dollars in Scott County.  A 14 month absorption rate for this price of home is highly unusual.  It is highly likely that right now there are a bunch of desperate sellers that need to move their homes in this price range in Scott County. If you are waiting to buy there has never been a time that I … (0 comments)

A Warm Celebration on a Cold Cold Day at 701 Jewell Road in Wilmore Kentucky. - 01/22/12 08:04 PM
Celebrating a New Partnership at the John's Farm in Wilmore Kentucky. Thanks so much to those who braved the cold weather and came out to celebrate the  new partnership of Dorothy Labar and me.   We had a number of folks call because it was just too cold to bring out a sick child.  We are sorry you could not make it,and understand the situation.
In spite of the weather we had a good turnout and everyone seemed to enjoy the heat  provided by the fire, the warmth provided by the fellowship, the joy of Will Bacon's band, and the fun of … (0 comments)

Stability - Risking Ours Lives for One Another to Build Community - 01/18/12 12:13 PM
Stability - Committing myself anew to my community. I just finished reading Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove's "The Wisdom of Stability, Rooting Faith in a Mobile Culture."   It made me thankful for the many years that I had to really get connected with a large number of people in the Pacific Northwest.  Those 33 years in the same community of  Woodinville near Seattle, gave us so many life long friends that we will always love and cherish.   "The Wisdom of Stability...." also challenged me to work a little harder at getting connected to people in our new community here in Lexington.  When we … (1 comments)

Great Time to get a Deal in Jessamine County Kentucy, Make Your Move NOW! - 01/16/12 07:12 PM
January 2012 Housing Market Report for Jessamine County Kentucky,  Home Buyers - Now is the Time to snatch a deal! The very latest Market Report for residential homes produced by Rector Hayden Realtors shows once again that NOW is the time for buyers to make a smart move and purchase that dream home you have been wanting in Jessamine County.   The absorption rate for homes in the $250,000 range and higher in Jessamine County is fifteen months or more, with the exception of the $550-599,900.   That may be just because there are so few homes in that higher price … (0 comments)

A Shift in the Market in Lexington and Fayette County - Surprise? - 01/16/12 12:56 PM
Big Change In Fayette County Housing Market We constantly read that this is a buyer's market here in Fayette County and it has been for several years now.   Historically a buyer's market is defined by the fact that there are six months or more inventory of homes to be sold.  That is commonly called "the absorption rate."  In simple terms the absorption rate is how many months it will take to sell the homes that are currently on the market in a certain price range. Well, we finally have an absorption rate that is less than six months.  There are … (0 comments)

MOVING INTO A BIGGER HOUSE - Good News - 01/15/12 09:44 PM
Housing Prices in Central Kentucky - Good News if you are Moving Up and other Good News Possibilities Central Kentucky Housing prices dropped significantly in 2011.  Central Kentucky Houses dropped below the average sale price of 2004.  The average Central Kentucky home sold for $161,806 or $150.00 less than the average price of Central Kentucky Homes in 2044, $161,956. So if you are planning on selling your home this year and it is in an average Central Kentucky neighborhood you will need to be prepared for the market value of your home to be considerably lower than you may have thought. … (1 comments)

Ordered Seed for Lexington's Green Thumb Realtor Give Away in April - 01/14/12 09:07 PM
Today I finished putting together my seed order for this coming spring.  I am hiring a local farmer, Tim Vetter to grow my plants this year.  I have run out of room in my propagation center.   So when it comes time for the Big Spring Plant Give Away hopefully I will have enough plants for all my clients and friends and family.

I ordered everything from either Fedco Seeds or Johnny's.  Fedcos prices are better, in my opinion the best of all the seed companies.  However Fedco does  not have as many flowers and specific varieties.

For instance … (2 comments)

Whay Pay Rent in Central Kentucky? Save Money - 40 Years of Proof - 01/11/12 10:10 PM
2011 Prices of Homes in Central Kentucky Take a Surprise Drop After Last Years Gain - Still almost a 400 percent gain since 1971. Many people have been questioning the wisdom of buying a home. Take a look at this chart and think about the following. If you bought a Central Kentucky home in 1970 for $41,577 it would sell for almost $162,000 dollars today.   If you paid an average of $350.00 rent a month for that home you would have paid out $172,000 in rent and would have nothing to show for it. You have to live somewhere, why … (3 comments)

Surprises in the Central Kentucky Housing Market for 2011 - Good News or Bad News? - 01/11/12 09:41 PM
Good News or Bad News?  Central Kentucky Home Sales for 2011 The number of homes that sold in Central Kentucky the last six months of 2011 took a significant jump up in 2011.  However the price of the average home sold in Central Kentucky for 2011 took a significant drop. If you are a buyer that is certainly good news provided you have credit scores that will allow you to secure a loan. If you are a seller that may be bad news.  If you have been waiting to sell, hoping prices to rise,  you may need to wait a few … (0 comments)

Serving God, Saving the Planet - Don't Miss this Opportunity! - 01/11/12 02:58 PM
Matthew and Nancy Sleeth  - Don't miss this opportunity to learn and fellowship with Lexington's Leading Advocates of Caring for our planet. Matthew and Nancy Sleeth will be sharing at the First Christian Church Frankfort  Kentucky on February 8th at 6:15 PM. Matthew will be speaking on "Serving God, Saving the Planet."  Nancy will be there to help answer questions and she will also do book signings.   Matthew and Nancy Sleeth really do live their lives as they so passionately advocate.  In fact I remember seeing their electric bill for the month of May when they lived in a large home … (0 comments)

We Need Your Help Early Risers of Lexington, Kentucky - An Opportunity to Help - 01/08/12 09:11 PM
Are you an early riser?  We could use your help. Every Tuesday and Thursday morning the Lexington Rescue Mission delivers lunches to the men and women who are waiting at Labor Works.  These temporary blue collar workers arrive at Labor Works at 4:30 AM to wait to see what job they may be able to get for that day. The volunteer who delivered  lunches on Tuesdays had to stop.  So right now we are looking for someone to take over that volunteer position. If you have a heart for helping people who need to be helped then please give me a … (4 comments)

Let me help recreate your beautiful garden in the winter - Helping Home Sellers Market their homes by doing something extra. - 01/05/12 08:35 PM
. Lexington's Green Thumb Realtor - A creative way to add value and interest in your home.  Just a little extra effort can be very rewarding. Recently I listed a home of a client that was eager to share how spectacular her flower gardens were in the spring.  I had her send me a list of her perennials and the bulbs she had planted. I then wrote a list of all the bulbs and plants and inserted pictures on the word document to show the beauty of the blossoms. I printed several in color and have left them on the table … (2 comments)

Price it Right and homes south of the Circle Near Harrodsburg Road in Lexington Ky will sell in less than 80 days. - 01/04/12 01:38 PM
Another hyper-local market analysis of homes sold in Lexington KY during 2011 shows buyers are mostly concerned about price. This market Analysis for Homes sold in the subdivisions of Palomar, Little Texas, South Elkhorn, Firebrook, Wyndam Downs, Copperfield and south to Brannon Road in Jessamine County for 2011 reveal the following important points.
Buyers are looking for the best prices in these south Lexington neighborhoods. Home that are smaller and priced lower sell much faster than the larger more expensive homes in this hyper-local Lexington Market. Homes that have expired are priced almost a hundred percent higher than those that … (1 comments)

Hyper-Local Housing Markets Revealed again in Lexington Kentucky for 2011 - 01/01/12 08:04 PM
Hyper-Local housing markets in Lexington, Great Differences in Sales Prices for two adjacent neighborhoods. The adjacent neighborhood just east of the University of Kentucky homes are much higher priced.  Another proof of the very hyper-local  differences in the housing market in Lexington Kentucky.  This market analysis is for homes located north of Alumni Drive and south of Downtown between High Street and Richmond Road.  A few days ago I did an analysis of a neighborhood just west of this area that included mostly homes that were located close to the University of Kentucky.  Today's area includes most of Chevy Chase, most … (0 comments)

The Joy and Benefits of Living in Lexington - 01/01/12 03:39 PM
Are you thinking of living in Lexington? A conversation with Paul Campbell. My wife Kathy and I live in Lexington just south of New Circle Road.  New Circle Road is used by all the residents as the key landmark to describe location for everything in the city.  We live just south of "The Circle" in the subdivision of Gainesway, which is located just east of Tates Creek Road.  Our home is less than four miles to downtown Lexington, 2 miles to Fayette Mall and less than three miles to the University of Kentucky campus. We are about ten minutes from interstates … (0 comments)

 
Helping seller and buyers understand the value of the land they buy or sell is my passion. My work as a real estate agent is fulfilling because I am passionate about negotiating value. Sellers, let me help you maximize the value of your land even if it is just a small front yard. Buyers I will help you find a place even in the middle of Lexington that can help your family build a wonderful home. Give me a chance to look at your home, your land, your garden and I will give you some great ideas on how you can enhance the presentation of your home with a very small budget.


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