Louisville, are you excited? Homearama 2013 is just around the corner! Starting July 13 and ending July 28, Homearama is a new home showcase featuring the latest designs and trends in home decor. Last year, we had a Homearama home for sale located in Rock Springs subdivision off Hwy. 22, and it was sold before Homearama even began! This event proved to be extremely popular and we are looking forward to this year. This year, we also (2 comments)
new construction: New Construction Terms Part 6: Types of Flooring in a New Home
- 12/03/12 02:12 AM
New Construction Terms Part 6: Types of Flooring in a New Home You are having a new home built in Louisville, Kentucky or the surrounding area. What type of flooring should you choose? We will provide you with updated information and trends to help you decide the floor that will look best in different rooms of your home. Hardwood Flooring One of the most popular choices for flooring in new homes is hardwood flooring. Hardwood comes in many types of wood and many different shades. Trending in Louisville right now, many people are opting for dark wood, even ebony (7 comments)
new construction: Norton Commons - A Unique Community of Homes for Sale in Louisville KY
- 11/04/12 08:49 PM
One of the newest and most interesting subdivisions in Louisville is Norton Commons. Norton Commons is a mixed-use development in the highly desirable area of Prospect. It is a subdivision of new construction homes. If you would like to build a new home in Norton Commons, you must choose an approved builder from their list. Norton Commons is more than just a subdivision of new homes; it is a way of life. It was designed with your lifestyle in mind. There are several traditional homestyles to choose from, and on the website it boasts that people wave to each other from (2 comments)
new construction: New Construction Terms Part 5: Types of HVAC in a New Home
- 10/25/12 01:29 AM
What is HVAC? It stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. When buying a new home, this is an important component of the total package. What type of heating and cooling system should you choose? A qualified professional will help you make this decision, and it helps to know the types of systems before having this conversation. Types of HVAC Systems in New Homes Forced Air Systems There are two types of forced air systems. One is a split system, which is the most common by far. This is where there is a unit indoors (usually the furnace) and a unit (0 comments)
new construction: Equestrian Lakes-Shelby County KY-luxury homes for you & your horses!
- 10/12/12 05:23 AM
Equestrian Lakes in Shelby County - Luxury Homes For You AND Your Horses! In beautiful horse country in Shelby County, you'll find the most beautiful subdivision around in Equestrian Lakes. From the gorgeous entrance to the 15 acre lake with fountain, Equestrian Lakes was developed with beauty and serenity in mind, and is strategically located 25 minutes from Louisville and 45 minutes from Lexington. This upscale subdivision has over 900 acres, and home sites are typically 5 to 16 acres with underground utilities. You can view the neighborhood's restrictions here.
Amenities abound for you and your horses. It features a (4 comments)
new construction: Locust Creek Homes are Close to Valhalla Golf Course!
- 10/05/12 04:21 AM
Homes for sale in Locust Creek, Louisville KY One of the prestigious subdivisions located in east Louisville, Kentucky is in Locust Creek. It has all the conveniences of Middletown schools, churches, and shopping, yet close to Shelby County. These homes are priced from $400,000 to over $1,000,000. Why would you want to live at Locust Creek? If you love golf, it is a mere 2 miles to Valhalla Golf Club. Even if you don’t play golf, there are plenty of reasons. Locust Creek features a swimming pool (and an annual pool party), tennis court, picnic area, playground, and even a nature (4 comments)
new construction: New Construction Terms Part 4: Types of lighting in a new home
- 09/28/12 03:17 AM
There are more types of lighting than could be mentioned in one blog post. We will be discussing the types of interior lighting that are typically found in new construction homes. First of all, understand that there are three “main” types of lighting: 1) Ambient lighting normally provides general all over lighting; 2) Accent lighting, where you highlight certain features of the room, and 3) Task lighting, which usually goes over a space used for tasks like cooking or eating.
Recessed lighting is a popular option for ceilings. Sometimes these lights can be turned to accent certain areas of your (6 comments)
new construction: New Construction Terms Part 3: Types of Doors in a Home
- 08/28/12 02:12 AM
New Construction Terms Part 3: Types of Doors in a Home When looking to buy a new home there are lots of facets to consider. All the elements of a great home come together to make it have that "wow" factor. In newer homes the front door is a focal point from the exterior as well as the interior of the home. Other doors can add visual interest or just are functional. When choosing doors for your home it helps to know what they are called, and we're here to help!
A standard or panel door is (0 comments)
new construction: New Construction Terms Part 2: Types of Ceilings in a Home
- 07/24/12 05:12 AM
New Construction Terms Part 2: Types of Ceilings in a Home In New Construction Terms Part 1, we learned about the terms for types of windows in new homes. Today we will learn about the types of ceilings in a home. With information such as this, you will be better equipped with the knowledge to compare new home builders or look at recently built homes for sale.
A vaulted ceiling is simply a ceiling that forms an upside down V shape. (That should be easy to remember, right?) These vaulted ceilings have been popular with clients searching for (8 comments)
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Would you like to see in person the latest design trends in new construction homes in Louisville, Kentucky? Then Homearama is where you need to be! It is going on now at both Rock Springs and Shakes Run subdivisions. You can purchase tickets directly at the subdivisions, or use your Kroger card to purchase tickets at Kroger for $2.00 off.
DATES: – July 14 – 29, 2012 at Rock Springs & Shakes RunShow Hours:Weekdays: 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.Sundays: 1 p.m. – 6 (4 comments)
When looking for a new home to live in, new construction homes and updated existing homes have features that many people don’t know what they are called. If you are looking online, it helps to know what these terms actually mean! Don’t worry; we are here to help. We will start out with the types of windows in a home and what they mean.
Transom window – A Transom is a window that is usually over top a door or another window with a beam (13 comments)
Shakes Run subdivision in Louisville KY is located on Fisherville Road off Shelbyville Road. It also has easy access to Taylorsville Road and near I-64. Shakes Run is an upscale east end community with wooded lots and features a gorgeous tree-lined entrance. Homes here have all-brick exteriors and are energy-star rated.
Amenities abound at Shakes Run. It offers a beautiful clubhouse, junior Olympic size swimming pool, walking trails, a fishing lake, and several creeks. You will love having a spacious lot surrounded by woods and creeks so close to (0 comments)
new construction: Rock Springs in Louisville KY is a Beautiful Place to Live!
- 06/06/12 03:39 AM
You won't find a better place to live in Louisville than in the Rock Springs subdivision! Conveniently located in the east end of Louisville, the subdivision is located directly across from Murphy Lane off Hwy. 22. This makes it convenient to both Louisville and Oldham County! Access to the I-265 (Gene Snyder) is a short drive. It is also a short drive from shopping at The Summit and Springhurst shopping centers. There is a golf course nearby. For those active home shoppers there are several parks and fitness centers close by. Rock Springs has a gorgeous water feature at the subdivision entrance. (8 comments)
new construction: Eggplant: Elegant or Barney Purple? The New Homearama 2012 Color
- 05/24/12 12:35 AM
Our Homearama Home 2012 new construction home being built by award-winning Paragon Homes is coming along nicely! As you can see in the photo, the great room is being painted a beautiful Eggplant color. This was chosen by a designer who also wins awards, so he knows what he is talking about. I think this is a bold choice and I love it! I can't wait to see it with all the furnishings and finished decor. I heard someone say that the color was a "Barney purple." My husband would laugh at this because years ago whenever I wore purple he'd (2 comments)
new construction: Excitement is building for Homearama 2012!
- 04/10/12 12:53 AM
Homearama is Coming Soon Do you like to look at new homes? Are you always dreaming of having that perfect custom home built? Maybe you just love to keep up with the latest trends in home building and home decor. Then Homearama 2012 in Louisville, Kentucky is your dream event! Latest Trends and Decors at Homearama Homearama is a chance for new home builders to showcase their work. It is also a chance for those subcontractors involved in making a home come together to showcase their products. With this event, builders and vendors provide their products at cost. If you (4 comments)
new construction: New Construction Home for Sale, Longwood subdivision in Goshen KY
- 03/09/12 03:59 AM
A gorgeous new home has just been listed with us in Oldham County KY - 2006 Ashford Drive. This home is being custom built by award winning Paragon Homes and is almost complete! Superior craftsmanship is evident throughout this new home. The open design is perfect for today's lifestyle, and hardwood flooring is found throughout the main living area. The entry opens to the formal dining room with an elegant drop trey ceiling. The two-story great room features a beautiful coffered ceiling and opens up to the kitchen and breakfast area.
The well-designed kitchen offers all you would expect: (6 comments)
What is Homearama? It is a tour of new homes, and showcases the work of local builders, architects, designers, and landscapers. Even if you are not planning on building or buying a home, you can view all the latest trends in those areas. Only those builders registered with the Home Builders Association of Louisville may participate.
This year it will be held in the subdivisions of Rock Springs and Shakes Run. We are excited that the builder our team has partnered with, Paragon (5 comments)
new construction: How to Choose a Builder for Your New Home
- 12/09/11 06:45 AM
You have been searching everywhere for that perfect home, but it eludes you. You’re ready to take that next step by constructing a new custom home. With so many new home builders in Louisville; how do you choose?
Preliminary research
Make a list of features you absolutely have to have in your new home. Then make another list of features you’d like to have, but are not necessary. Consider how spaces in the home will be used and what rooms are most important.
Decide whether you want a custom built home or a production built home. (2 comments)
new construction: Home for sale Louisville KY - 18708 Brookshade Lane, Locust Creek
- 10/27/11 09:00 AM
It isn't every day you see a beautiful new construction home with such exquisite detail. This featured home, 18708 Brookshade Lane in Locust Creek subdivision, was a featured Homearama home built by award-winning Paragon Homes, Inc.
Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, this fabulous brick walkout 1.5 story home features an open floor plan and beautiful private yard! Locust Creek is a desirable subdivision for home buyers in the east end of Louisville, Kentucky.
The two-story foyer sets the stage with hardwood flooring with inlaid granite, an elegant lighted art niche, and arched entryways with custom millwork.
Bluegrass Homes & Farms Realty, Keller Williams Realty Louisville East assists buyers and sellers of homes in the Louisville, Kentucky area and surrounding rural counties. Visit our website at http://bluegrasshomesandfarms.com