Chris Thomas's Blog

January is a great time to consider what is ahead for the year.  It's when resolutions live and die.  It's also when people begin to consider moving.  Most people think that spring is king for home selling.  Louisville home sellers are no different in this regard, but as I've demonstrated before,...

  The National Association of REALTORS is reporting that its method for measuring housing affordability will reflect another record for housing affordability when the final numbers are tabulated for 2012.  Surely December figures will be added to the mix soon, but the rating--based on numbers th...

  Happy New Year to all.  I hope your year is off to a great start.  I am starting the year off by reporting to you what is happening in St Matthews real estate.  I will follow up with a year in review as well concerning St Matthews homes and condos.  It's been a very strong year for the Louisvi...

  Dear St Matthews, Here's to a happy, healthy New Year and to all the beautiful pictures and memories you will make in 2013.  God bless you and yours! Sincerely, The Thomas Group of Keller Williams Realty Louisville East

  Since it's the Holiday Season, and many Louisville home buyers (though not all, as my buyers' closing on 12/12/12 shows!) are taking a couple of weeks off to enjoy Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Years, I thought a series on how to buy a home in Louisville KY would be helpful since many Louisvill...

  Happy December everyone!  As the Holiday Season is in full swing, the winter real estate market is humming along.  People are always wondering if it's a good time to sell when the holidays get near.  I'll say this:  It's a better time to sell now than it has been in years, so that's my answer....

  Home owners who are behind on their mortgage payments who might have otherwise faced foreclosure eviction activities during the holidays will get some extra time in their homes according to mortgage giants, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.  Freddie Mac will suspend all bank repossessions starting o...

    On Saturday, December 1, 2012 Light Up St Matthews will take place at St Matthews Brown Park beginning at 4 p.m.  The actual lighting is scheduled for 6 p.m.  This is a great St Matthews event.  It's one my kids look forward to every year.   In addition to the lighting of the decorations in B...

  There are some simple things that are simply fantastic, such as the Grand Opening of another new Heine Brothers' Coffee Shop located in St Matthews at the intersection of Shelbyville Road and Fairmeade Road.  It doesn't hurt (or I guess it might end up hurting my wallet) that it is now part of...

  St Matthews is known for attractive, charming 1.5 story Cape Cod homes.  St Matthews is made of these cute little cottage-like houses on tree-lined streets full of character & quirks.  Warwick Village is just outside the Watterson Expressway and part of the City of St Matthews.  This listing, ...