GLAR president: Homebuyers more eager in the winter months

Louisville hasn't had snow yet this winter, but snow or no, winter may be the optimal time for homeowners to sell. | Creative Commons

Louisville hasn’t had snow yet this winter, but snow or no, winter may be the optimal time for homeowners to sell. | Creative Commons

In the winter, Louisville’s housing market is less competitive, and buyers tend to be more “aggressive and determined,” according to Greg Taylor,

Germantown: Popularity soars with mix of old, new Young families, businesses move into growing area

Bailey Loosemore Neighborhoods

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Vintage Christmas lights hanging outside a two-bedroom shotgun house on Samuel Street are the first small clues hinting at a new life inside.

Since May — when owners Laurel Sims-Stewart and Justin Stewart,

Thank You FORD

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6 Reasons Why a Housing Crash Isn’t Likely

Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, November 19, 2015

Housing experts say there are many reasons why Americans shouldn’t be concerned about a housing crisis repeat anytime soon, including:

1. Fixed-rate loans have become more common. Many Americans have refinanced to a fixed-rate mortgage so when interest rates begin to rise – which is largely predicted to happen next month – there will not be as much shock with short-term Adjustable Rate Mortgages compared to the 2008-2009 era.