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Since 2005 the economy has added 4 million new jobs, wages have grown by 8% and houshold wealth has grown by $5 trillion dollars.When you add interest rates expected to remain low and availability of homes to chose from buyers will be able to find some very good investment opportunities.
12/31/2007
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A recent client of mine was able to sell their current home in 10 days at full price and purchase their move up home at a roughly $30,000 discount from the builder.The Louisville market remain strong despite what you might have heard.  
12/27/2007
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Your credit worthiness has always been important to the home buying process.  It not only allows you to shop for the mortgage product that best fits you situation but can also affect the total cost of your mortgage.  In light of recent problems with the sub-prime mortgage market, lenders are begi...
12/18/2007
Housing is a key driver of the economy and continues to be a solid investment for the majority of American households. Housing provides steady returns largely unaffected by volatile movements in the stock market.Housing wealth has a more immediate impact on consumer spending than stock wealth and...
12/12/2007
The National association of Realtors has found, through a systematic review of research, that home ownership is an unbeatable way to provide the kind of stable housing that leads to a wide variety of household benefits for the community.Some of these are:Higher educational performance and better ...
12/12/2007
In metro Louisville you are required by city ordinance to have either a hardwired smoke detector(one that uses your home's electricity for power) or a ten year non-replaceable lithium battery smoke detector.When you sell your home you must certify that you have the appropriate smoke detector.Even...
12/12/2007
According to Realtor contributions to Remodeling magazine's 20th annual "Cost vs. Value Report" home remodeling projects that recover 80% or more of their cost, kitchen remodels was the only interior project with a cost recovery of 83%. The remaining projects in this catagory were exterior projec...
12/12/2007
Regardless of the type of condominium development you are considering you need to make sure you are a "Fit" for the culture of the development. Condominiums are a lifestyle not just a home.Consider the location of the development and it's proximity to resturants, museums, shopping and transportat...
12/12/2007
Condos are not just inexpensive alternatives to single family home or a retirement option for boomers. Today's condo market is filled with lots of options. From ultra-luxury high-rise penthouses to city lofts for young professionals and even shipboard residences.At the top of the line you might f...
12/12/2007
What peercentage of units are owner-occupied? The hiugher the percentage of owner-occupied units the more marketable the units will be at resale.What covenants, bylaws and restrictions govern the property? Know if you can live with the restrictions.How much does the association keep in reserve? H...
12/12/2007
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