Kim Soper's (kimsoper) Blog

Lexington, Kentucky is once again basking in the national spotlight! Today on Live with Regis and Kelly, co-host Kelly Ripa praised the beauty of the Bluegrass Region, as she reflected on her weekend visit to the Kentucky Horse Park, where she watched the United States Equestrian Foundation Pony ...

Today is yet another rainy day here in the Lexington area. Sure seems like we have had our fair share of rainy days this summer. I sure do miss those pretty sunny days when I’m out house hunting with my clients. But I will be more than happy to sacrifice a pretty day for a rainy day because when...

You spend days or sometimes even weeks getting your home ready to show to potential buyers. You want your lovely abode to sparkle every step of the way. But remember, on rainy days, every step of the way may be a muddy mess! That is why it is so important to protect your home and the buyer from t...

Way to Go Lexington, we are a community that cares and the nation has taken note! Lexington, Ky., Earns Ambassador City Designation for Helping Elderly, Disabled Keep Their Homes — The National Association of Realtors® and the U.S. Conference of Mayors have named Lexington, Ky., a 2009 Ambassado...

As former University of Kentucky basketball coach Billy Gillispie could soon become Kentucky’s 6 million dollar man, I’ve found a way that all of us beloved Kentucky fans can help absorb this huge potential payout to Gillispie. After all, I think the majority will agree, we are thrilled to have a...

Here is an excerpt from the Lexington Herald Leader's feature story titled: BLUEGRASS BOUND - Lexington Named Among 10 Best Cities to LiveOriginal print date in the Lexington Herald Leader, Sunday, May 10, 2009.  Story By Melissa Nipper* Brian and Angela Spiers relocated to Lexington last year fr...

  It's the day when you roll out of bed and hit the great outdoors; something just feels so different on the first Saturday in May. Everything feels so special. You feel like the grass has never been greener, the flowers have never been prettier and you take a deep breath and reflect on how great...

Real Estate is hoppin’! With historic low rates, an $8,000 tax credit, and great deals to be had, now is definitely the time to make a move! But a strong word of caution before leaping without looking – there are, unfortunately, corrupt individuals and organizations out there promoting what appe...

You’ve cleaned for days, boxed away all those items you still haven’t used from your family holiday gift exchange and now you’re getting settled on the couch. Whew! Your hard work is done and now you are anxiously waiting for your Realtor to call and say a buyer wants to see your home!On Sunday, ...

Kentucky's newest member of the community is on a plane taxing off the run way in Memphis, Tennessee just this very minute!! That person is the beloved Coach John Calipari who has just accepted the position to head up the men's basketball program at the University of Kentucky! Kentucky, the most ...