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By Lizette Fitzpatrick, Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
(Lizette Realty - Richmond KY)
Chanel is a Lhasa-Pom diva that always get special treatment. In fact she is so special that I always do her grooming myself. It's my therapy after a bad day! Believe me....it takes hours to groom her and all that hair. The other day I realized that I was going to have to delegate more of what I do on a daily basis. Chanel was starting to look shaggy and dirty but I just couldn't fit in her spa bath and cut into my hectic schedule. I called my friend, Harriet Spivey who is an expert dog groomer.  She recently moved to For Paws Unleashed owned by Ashley Renton. This day spa for dogs is the ultimate set up for dog grooming and boarding. I contacted Harriet and made an appointment for early Monday morning. Chanel would be having only the second bath in her life by someone other than me. T...
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By Lizette Fitzpatrick, Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
(Lizette Realty - Richmond KY)
Redbud Winter In Kentucky A long time ago (in the late 60's) my Grandmother Elizabeth(Mamaw) was visiting our farm at White Hall in Richmond, Kentucky. What a beautiful place that was! A stately old 2 story home with 2 staircases inside sitting in between numerous maple trees. It later blew away in the tornado of 1974. We had  two barns for horses on 33 acres also. We had just moved in, but Dad wanted to plant our garden so we would have veggies all summer. He consulted with the Farmer's Almanac to be sure when to plant. The timing had to be just right. That was when I first heard of the "other seasons" we have here in Kentucky. As we were sitting on the back porch one night sipping sweet tea, Mamaw said we had 4 extra winters before summer would be here. I'm not quite sure of the order...
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By Lizette Fitzpatrick, Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
(Lizette Realty - Richmond KY)
Bechtel Parsons - Blue Grass Army Depot - Richmond KY Relocation - Homes For Sale Have you accepted an offer of employment with Bechtel Parsons in Richmond KY? Congratulations!! Your work most likely be at the Blue Grass Army Depot. Now it's time to get started on your Richmond KY relocation and find some homes for sale. It may be that you will want temporary housing before you buy a home. Many new Bechtel Parsons employees do that. Even if it is for a month or so... you will need to start looking at permanent housing. It just makes sense for families and interest rates on mortgages are so low right now. Time to build equity. To get in the loop with what is going on in Richmond and Central Kentucky you might want to subscribe to "I Love Kentucky News".   Each week, I publish Central Ken...
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By Lizette Fitzpatrick, Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
(Lizette Realty - Richmond KY)
Every spring, I love to work with Kentucky relocation clients and I also deal with the mommy Robins. Believe me... I'm just waiting for spring to show up right now! The clients are already arriving and we have been out touring homes. Back at the office...the Robins try to build their nests in the hanging baskets if I put them out too early. Last year I thought I had outsmarted them because I held off on buying the ferns till the first of May. I have a wreath on the front door that one Robin tried to put some twigs in to get it started. Those I threw out and I thought she had given up. One day I noticed a bird flying off my wreath again but this time when I took a closer look I found a whole nest right at the very top. As I brought a stool out of the office to get a better look I saw it ...
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By Lizette Fitzpatrick, Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
(Lizette Realty - Richmond KY)
Richmond KY - FEMA Has Proposed Changes In The Flood Insurance Rate Maps In Madison County The City of Richmond KY, Madison County and City of Berea have recently received copies of these updated FEMA maps. The maps show high risk areas where there is 1% annual chance of flooding. I know about this because I was one of the residents that received a letter to inform me today.  There will be a public forum on January 20, 2010 at 6:30PM with the City of Richmond KY, Madison County, KY Division of water and FEMA at the Madison County Extension Office, 230 Duncannon Lane, Richmond KY. If your property is located within the city limits it may be affected by the proposed changes for flood insurance. Especially, if you received a letter of notification in the mail. To make an appointment to rev...
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By Lizette Fitzpatrick, Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
(Lizette Realty - Richmond KY)
Blue Grass Army Depot - Bechtel Parsons - Richmond KY - Relocation - Homes For Sale Have you accepted an offer of employment with Bechtel Parsons in Richmond KY? Congratulations!! Your work most likely be at the Blue Grass Army Depot. Now it's time to get started on your Richmond KY relocation and find some homes for sale.  It may be that you will want temporary housing before you buy a home. Many new Bechtel Parsons employees do that. Even if it is for a month or so... you will need to start looking at permanent housing. It just makes sense for families and interest rates on mortgages are so low right now. Time to build equity. To get in the loop with what is going on in Richmond and Central Kentucky you might want to subscribe to "I Love Kentucky News".   Each week, I publish Central ...
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By Lizette Fitzpatrick, Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
(Lizette Realty - Richmond KY)
Bechtel Parsons - Blue Grass Army Depot - Richmond KY Relocation - Homes For Sale Have you accepted an offer of employment with Bechtel Parsons in Richmond KY? Congratulations!! Your work most likely be at the Blue Grass Army Depot. Now it's time to get started on your Richmond KY relocation and find some homes for sale. It may be that you will want temporary housing before you buy a home. Many new Bechtel Parsons employees do that. Even if it is for a month or so... you will need to start looking at permanent housing. It just makes sense for families and interest rates on mortgages are so low right now. Time to build equity. To get in the loop with what is going on in Richmond and Central Kentucky you might want to subscribe to "I Love Kentucky News".   Each week, I publish Central Ken...
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By Lizette Fitzpatrick, Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
(Lizette Realty - Richmond KY)
KOTO Japanese Bistro Richmond Centre Richmond KY At last...KOTO Japanese Bistro has arrived! All of us in Richmond KY have been driving by the building in the Richmond Centre for months with our mouths watering just waiting for the grand opening. About the name: The koto (琴 or 箏) is a traditional Japanese stringed musical instrumentderived from the Chinese guzheng. The koto is the national instrument of Japan. I was honored to be one of the first guests to sample the food a day before the Grand Opening. I headed over with a BFF(Dee) and was warmly welcomed by Charlie the General Manager and the staff including Tony the Bar Manager and Sasha. KOTO is owned by Mr. Dong, this is his second restaurant in KY. The first, Asian Royal is located in Georgetown KY. The elegant decor is warm with ...
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By Lizette Fitzpatrick, Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
(Lizette Realty - Richmond KY)
Jerzees Cocktail Lounge - Comedy Club Richmond KY I had the pleasure of checking out the grand opening of a new cocktail lounge in Richmond KY called Jerzees. Not only is it a lounge, but the night I was invited there...there was a comedy club act also. As far as I can remember, there has never been a comedy club in Richmond KY. It's about time! Awesome idea! Back in the 60's this downtown building was an A&P store on 122 Main Street. It's located about a block west of the court house. The layout and decor is perfect for a cocktail lounge. Justin Waggoner and Bryson Alford have put together the perfect combination of talent and creativity to launch Jerzees. Jerzees is a cocktail lounge that is great for all types of patrons. There was a blend of all ages the night I was there for the co...
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By Lizette Fitzpatrick, Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
(Lizette Realty - Richmond KY)
Chick-Fil-A Richmond Centre Richmond Ky Grand Opening Richmond KY finally has a Chick-Fil-A in the Richmond Centre! I happened to drive by the night before the grand openingand witnessed all the hoopla. The Chick-Fil-A parking lot was wall to wall with tents filled with prospective customers that wanted to be one in a hundred that would be fed a free meal once a week for a year. To do this you have to be in line before they open the door at 6:30 AM. So devoted fans pitch a tent, armed with sleeping bags, tents, blankets, games, ipods and books and wait it out. Many Richmond KY fans were right in the mix will the die hard fans that follow every Chick-Fil-A grand opening across the USA. They battle the elements to be in line. I think this group got rained on in the early morning hours. Wh...
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By Lizette Fitzpatrick, Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
(Lizette Realty - Richmond KY)
Paddy Wagon Irish Pub Richmond Kentucky is the place to have fun. Third time is charm for the owners, Greg Ferrell and Chuck Fields. Established in 2004 on Water Street...then Paddy Wagon Irish Pub moved to Main Street in 2006 for a year a few doors up from the new location still in Richmond KY. Then suddenly it burned to the ground in the middle of the night.   The famous fire is still one of Richmond KY's unexplained mysteries. Fire investigators scratched their heads in puzzlement as to the cause. "Hmmmm...It could be this...or could be that." Who really knows what caused  Paddy Wagon Irish Pub to burn to the ground. Or do fires burn up? Whatever the case... it has remained a mystery in Richmond KY. All that was saved that fateful night from the pub was an Irish clock, 1 sign and a f...
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By Lizette Fitzpatrick, Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
(Lizette Realty - Richmond KY)
Richmond KY Planning And Zoning - Homes For Sale  If you travel south on I-75 you may have noticed that seven exits are in Madison County and three of them take you to Richmond KY. If you are looking for homes for sale...this centrally located town of approximately 36,000 people, might be perfect for you. Planning and zoning has has a big impact on how the city has grown! In these times, people are looking for affordable housing but still want to be in an area that is not hard hit by the recession. Homes in Central Kentucky and the city of Richmond KY are still selling well and buyers are paying within 5% of asking price. It's actually been a very busy season of selling real estate here. Nice to know that when you purchase one of the homes for sale in Richmond KY it still can gain equit...
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By Lizette Fitzpatrick, Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
(Lizette Realty - Richmond KY)
Homes For Sale Richmond KY - Planning And Zoning Whether you are out of state and relocating to Richmond KY or have lived in Kentucky but are looking for homes for sale...this spot where North meets the South, established in 1798, might be perfect for you. Planning and zoning has come a long way since then! In these times, people are looking for affordable housing but still want to be in an area that is not hard hit by the recession. Homes in Central Kentucky and the city of Richmond KY are still selling well and buyers are paying within 5% of asking price. In the past week I have even experienced multiple offers on a few homes that I represented the buyers. Nice to know that when you purchase one of the homes for sale in Richmond KY it still can gain equity and will be an investment fo...
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By Lizette Fitzpatrick, Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
(Lizette Realty - Richmond KY)
Richmond Ky Paradise Cove is a Cool Spot of Fun  Finally, Richmond Kentucky has a new public pool! It's called Paradise Cove and is located in Gibson Bay. It features a fabulous eight-lane diving pool with two, one-meter diving boards, a children's pool, two 40-foot tall slides, a wide slide and a small butterfly slide for the small tykes. There is talk of adding a lazy river in Paradise Cove and another slide at a later date. It just wouldn't fit into the original budget. Even though the weather has been a bit rainy, the pool is a welcome sight to Madison County locals. Years ago, I can remember the public pool located in Rolling Hills on the north end of town. I swam there every summer. After that one closed, the only place to go was the public pool in Berea.  The closest one built in...
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By Lizette Fitzpatrick, Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
(Lizette Realty - Richmond KY)
Open House Sunday with Monica Hess 2:00 - 4:00PM 236 S. Madison Ave., Richmond, KY 40475  $111,000 Want to live right next to the Eastern Kentucky University campus? This is a charming remodeled bungalow with three bedrooms, two full baths, formal dining room, living room, updated kitchen with all appliances, nice front and back porches and a fully fenced backyard. House is located less than 1/4 block from campus. Park your car at home and get to class on time.  Perfect solution for parents that want a great place for their student to live without being in a dorm. Rent out all the extra bedrooms to their friends. Build equity insted of throwing away money while getting a degree.           Lizette Fitzpatrick- Principal Broker at Lizette Realty. #1 featured Kentucky Realtor on Activerain...
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By Lizette Fitzpatrick, Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
(Lizette Realty - Richmond KY)
Second Chance Resale Boutique In Downtown Richmond Kentucky Since I grew up in downtown Richmond, I have a special place in my heart for businesses on Main Street.  Now we have something new...Second Chance Resale Boutique! It is located at 144 East Main Street. I was invited to the grand opening ceremonies on May 8th for the ribbon cutting. As you can see... there was quite a crowd to welcome Joc'elyn Williams(Managing Director in the pink hat)to do business and celebrate! Della Shackelford will be Operations Manager. The store website is www.secondchanceresaleboutique.com. The boutique specializes in current and contemporary clothing and accessories from major department stores. Also they purchase from clients, gently worn name brand clothing and accessories for women, men and childre...
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By Lizette Fitzpatrick, Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
(Lizette Realty - Richmond KY)
This past week in Richmond KY has been a crazy one! It seemed that Madison County would all wash away from rain every day. The forecast was rain, rain and cloudy with possible rain. My yard had started to look like a jungle because it didn't stop raining long enough for the yard guy to cut it. After being swamped by the rain and work all week, I sort of enjoyed the rain on Friday until the electric went off and the Direct TV went out too. As soon as that happened, I heard the tornado warning siren go off. These extremely loud sirens are strategically placed all around Madison County to warn us to take cover. They were installed after the 1974 tornado that took my home and left me with only the clothes on my back. It was tough to start over again. In just moments, I determined what was i...
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By Lizette Fitzpatrick, Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
(Lizette Realty - Richmond KY)
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By Amanda V. Stepp, Amanda V. Stepp, Associate Broker
(Prudential Don Foster Realtors)
Press Release- April 6, 2009LOCAL REALTOR ACHIEVESNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® GREEN DESIGNATIONRichmond, Kentucky- Amanda V. Stepp of Prudential Don Foster Realtors has been awarded the National Association of REALTORS (NAR’s) Green Designation, the only green real estate professional designation recognized by the NAR.    Amanda achieved this prestigious designation after completing 18 hours of course work designed specifically for REALTORS. The courses were created in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of industry experts from across the country; ensuring designees gain comprehensive knowledge of green homes and buildings and issues of sustainability in relation to real estate.    More specifically, Amanda was trained in understanding what makes a property green, helpin...
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By Amanda V. Stepp, Amanda V. Stepp, Associate Broker
(Prudential Don Foster Realtors)
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