About Oldham County, KY

Hillcrest is a popular spot for people moving to the Oldham County Area. Hillcrest is located in Prospect, KY and Oldham county has one of the best public school systyems in the state. The elementary school for Hillcrest, Goshen at Hillcrest, is located right in the Hillcrest neighborhood. Talk about convenient. Also, North Oldham Middle School and North Oldham High School are right down the road. has some great homes for sale.

Hillcrest homes range in age from new construction to about 10 years old. As of today, there are 31 homes for sale in Hillcrest. Prices range from $450,000 up to $850,000. You will find great floor plans, basements and some with walkout lots. Finishes include hardwood floors, granite countertops and everything one would expect in wonderful homes.

Along with the fine executive style homes in Hillcrest it also has many amenities to offer as well. Hillcrest has a community pool, clubhouse, tennis courts and is an active community.

To see current homes available in Hillcrest check out Hillcrest Homes for Sale

This site is an overview of communities and neighborhoods in Oldham County KY that have community amenities like swimming pools, tennis courts, clubhouses, golf and country clubs. Oldham County includes the cities of Crestwood, Prospect, Pewee Valley, Goshen and LaGrange. In most of the neighborhoods there is an annual fee if there is a Homeowners Association that covers the cost and in others it may be optional and a separate social or country club membership may be required to take advantage of the pool, golf and tennis.

Go to Oldham County Pools and Clubhouses to see Oldham Counties most desirable and sought after communities. Here you will find links to properties that are available in the areas. Also, you can see where the subdivisions are located, the price range and what the neighborhood has to offer, such as clubhouse, pools, tennis, golf courses and country clubs in Oldham County, KY.

I love to go shopping in downtown LaGrange. It gives me the opportunity to step out of my crazy real estate world for just a while and step into the "Norman Rockwell" world of downtown LaGrange. I can feel my shoulders relax, my heart rate slow down, and the corners of my mouth turn upward in a happy little smile!

My first stop is usually The 1887 Corner Store. This beautiful old building is on the National Register of Historic Buildings. The wood floors creak under your feet. I LOVE that! The Corner Store offers Amish baskets, collectible boxes, Crabtree and Evelyn products and many unusual and unique handmade gifts.

The kids love to go to The Treasured Child. Not your everyday toy store, The Treasured Child offers traditional toys as well as creative and educational toys.

A few weeks ago my daughter and son-in-law were in to visit from Nashville and we took them and the grandkids downtown to Christmas shop. One of our favorite stops: Karen's Book Barn. With Lydia on my lap reading a book, Karen Eldridge asked me if I would be interested in being involved with Discover Downtown LaGrange as a board member. I told her I was just thinking about how Oldham County is blessed with such a great piece of Americana and how I hoped we could always preserve such a rich heritage. So it didn't take more than a second to say "Yes!".

PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT AND CLICK ON THE DISCOVER DOWNTOWN LAGRANGE website:

It is full of great information about all the Downtown LaGrange is: not just it's shopping and dining opportunities, but will tell you all about its history, special events held throughout the year, and much more.

I'm absolutely thrilled to be a small part of keeping Downtown LaGrange a piece of American culture to be preserved and cherished for many generations to appreciate and enjoy.

Jacki and Jerry Shafer are long-time residents of Oldham County, and specialize in selling homes in their own "back yard".

We had a really productive and informative meeting with Kelly King, CPA from Crestwood KY. He discussed the first time home buyer $7500 tax credit and how it works.

Some of the highlights:

• You are considered a first time home buyer if you have not owned a home in the past 3 years
• Even if you do not close on your home by the end of 2008, if you close before you file your taxes in 2009, you can still take the credit in your 2008 taxes.
• it is an interest free loan that is paid back over 15 years

Of course there is a lot more to it and who qualifies, but a good opportunity for the right buyer. The money can be used for anything. Buy furniture, do fix ups, save for an emergeny fund in case the plumbing or furnace need work or take a trip to Hawaii, do what ever you want with the money.

If you want more info on the tax credit or the process of buying a home I am having fist time home buyer seminars throughout December, email me at info@familymoves.com and I will get you register for a class.

Tonight is the premiere of Willie Wonka Jr put on by the Louisville Youth Theatre. The cast is made up of students ages 7-18 years old. They have assembled a very talented group and have worked hard to put this performance together. I am excited to see it. My oldest is going to be an Oompa Loompa and also a squirrel. We are very proud of him. The shows are as follows: Nov 7th at 7pm Nov 8th at 2pm Nov 8th at 7pm Nov 9th at 2pm The shows are at Oldham County Schools Arts Center 7105 Floydsburg Road Crestwood, KY 40014 Tickets are $8 and available at the door.