While it's been a tough year for Louisville real estate, at least we can take some solace in knowing our market isn't behaving like some of those in Florida, California and some other states. But for a city where home appreciation has run 4%-5% annually, any kind of departure from that trend isn't expected or welcome. I read this in the CJ today: The weak performance continued a downward trend of the past several months, and pushed the area's year-to-date median price decline to 3.6 percent Some are predicting a rebound in 1Q of '09 but others say the worst is yet to come. We can't wo

Landis Lakes, just south of Lake Forest off Shelbyville Road, is a gorgeous neighborhood with some remarkable homes. The price range for homes in this neighborhood start in the low $400's and move up to the high $600's. These are large homes, averaging around 3,400 square feet on generally 1/3-acre lots. Being located just outside of the Gene Snyder Expressway, Landis Lakes is close to a great deal of new development, both commercial and residential. It's also very close to the Christian Academy of Louisville's English Station campus. Read More » This post is one in

I saw this article—Top 10 Ideas for Eco-Friendly Home Improvements—a while back and thought I'd share with you. If you can find that the environment-friendly solution also saves you money, then I get really excited! Be sure to read the whole piece because I just pulled my favorite five ideas. Every year tons of water gets flushed in your bathrooms. So when you are considering remodeling your home then opt for dual flush in your bathroom. So depending upon the need you can use powerful mode or gentle mode. This step will reduce your yearly water consumption. When you want to

A new land deal was approved by the city council that will allow developers the opportunity to expand 4th Street Live in Louisville's downtown. After a three-hour debate, Metro Council Democrats voted in lock step last night to approve the $12 million purchase of three acres of prime real estate that will allow The Cordish Cos. to expand 4th Street Live. The development, called Center City, would potentially be worth $250 million. It looks like the deal wasn't what the council wanted, money-wise, but the Democrats went along with Mayor Abramson, who's consistently wanted to spend mo

More down than up this month, but where sale numbers are down, prices are rising. Looks like values are balancing out as we head into the Holidays. If you have any questions, please contact me. October 2008 AREA SALES AVERAGE DoM 0 Central Downtown District 8 $162,848 103 1 Downtwn/Old&WestLouisville/Shively 107 $43,226 67 2 Butchertown/Highlands/Germantwn 58 $164,055 62 3 Brownsboro/StMatthews 41 $229,671 60 4 Pleasure Rdg/Valley Station 56 $103,127 73 5 Auburndale/Fairdale/Iroquois Park