Drive through just about any neighborhood in America and you're likely to find empty houses. Shiny new homes that never found an owner are abandoned by bankrupt builders. Subdivisions left largely unfinished by cash-strapped developers. It seems to be especially unnerving to see the "SUPER-SIZED" or what has been coined the "McMansion" sitting empty. It is a glaring reminder that, in a bad economy, anyone can lose their home. It's sad to watch a family have to pack and leave their dream home. They hang on and make their mortgage payments while trying to sell their home for months or even years. … (4 comments)
louisville homes for sale: The Importance of a Pre-Purchase Home Inspection
- 01/28/10 03:04 AM
You're never quite ready for the phone call. It almost always takes you off guard. That, "Are you sitting down?..." phone call that makes you feel like your stomach is falling out. The Buyers want out of the contract after a home inspection. Even though the Sellers are willing to make any and all repairs, the list was just overwhelming and the Buyers want out. How could this have been avoided? If the Sellers had gotten a home inspection prior to listing the property, all defects would have been known ahead of time and most or all major "deal breakers" could … (0 comments)
louisville homes for sale: Subdivision Entrances DO Make a Statement: What Is Yours Saying?
- 07/05/09 11:30 AM
One of my many passions is photography, and I enjoy taking pictures of one of my favorite places on the planet: beautiful Oldham County , just north of Louisville, Kentucky. Last week the subject matter was subdivision entrances. As I was shooting a photo of a particularly beautiful entrance, a lady walked up to me and asked me if all the hard work she had put into making sure the subdivision entrance looked nice really mattered. My answer was a resounding, YES!
When you're selling your home, the first impression doesn't begin at the curb. It actually begins as the … (0 comments)
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