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Hot Time in Louisville Real Estate

07-30-10

Mollie Younger - Younger Group Real Estate

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If you follow me on Facebook, you know that life has been crazy for me this week - in a good way. At the time I am writing this, blog, I have had three multiple offer situations. The week is not over yet! I have another closing tomorrow.

The market is HOT with crazy low rates. In 8 1/2 yrs of Real Estate, I haven't seen rates at 4.5% and lower!! Qualified buyers are enjoying exceptional times in Louisville real estate, and I am happy to be launching my new company at this exciting time.

flowers, entrance One of my recent accepted offers was for a place in Hurstbourne, a historic but growing community of over 4,400 people. Originally the site of supply stations along Beargrass Creek, the area was deeded as fertile farmland. One of the original homes, Lyndon Hall, is the core of the modern Hurstbourne County Club, a popular wedding venue, and site of an 18 hole golf course that always makes the list of 10 Best Courses in Kentucky.

Intense efforts since the 1960's have turned Hurstbourne into a planned community. The city was incorporated in 1982 to prevent annexation by Louisville. Bisected by I-64 and Hurstbourne Parkway, the city contains a beautiful subdivisions of modern homes, plentiful shopping, restaurants, and office parks. The extension of Hurstbourne Parkway, completed in 2005, has made the area more accessible and more convenient for commuters.

Hurstbourne is one of the many great neighborhoods that are fair game for Louisville home buyers. Median home prices (area-wide) are $159,419, down 4.3% since last year. Though home sales are down since the Home buyer's Tax Credit expired, attractive pricing and the amazing interest rates are keeping me and many of my fellow agents, busy, busy, busy.

Ready to take advantage of the hot Louisville market? Contact Mollie Younger today. We know Louisville! You'll be glad we do!

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No, Mr. and Mrs. Seller, as Your Listing Agent, I Probably Won't Be Showing Your House . . .

07-29-10

Pam Ruckriegel

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When I speak with potential sellers that tell me that they've either experienced or had a friend experience a Realtor who listed their home, put a sign in the yard and they never saw them again, I try to explain why. I think if we Realtors explained more about the the way we work, the general public might hate dislike us a little less.

I say to them, Mr. and Mrs. Seller, we have 3,979 licensed agents in our Louisville Real Estate Board right now, and at any given time, those agents might be working with 8 to 10 buyers like I am. My 8 - 10 buyers for example, are looking for Homes in Oldham County, Homes in the Highlands, Homes in Lake Forest, maybe even in Anchorage or Middletown. Since your house is not in any of those areas, it won't work for those buyers, so I won't be showing it to any of them. But chances are, Mr. and Mrs. Seller, that several of the other 3,979 agents in the Louisville area, do have clients looking for homes in your area, and in the price range of your home, so statistically speaking, one of them is more likely to bring the buyer to you, than I am.

When I explain it this way, my Sellers usually have an AHA moment and are glad to be able to see it from that perspective.

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New Louisville Real Estate Partnership Strengthens Internet Presence

07-26-10

Mollie Younger - Younger Group Real Estate

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When I recently announced my new company Younger Group Real Estate, I mentioned I had recently married as well. In the deal, I not only acquired a life partner, but a business partner too.

I am proud to introduce Anthony Noe, who brings to the business a background in multimedia and internet management. In this tech-savvy world where 85% of buyers start their housing search on the Internet, Anthony will bring fresh marketing insights to serve our clients

Very soon, we will introduce our new website at the familiar address weknowlouisville.com . This will be accompanied by exciting new tools to facilitate buying and selling your Louisville home, including market trends, advanced property search capabilities, free estimate of your home's value, and free email listings. By connecting on social media like Facebook and Twitter, we will present you with the best homes for sales and promote your for-sale property to the world. As in the past, we will post blogs that live up to our website name- We Know Louisville.

My 10 years in real estate have been an adventure so far. My new partner Anthony Noe and I look forward to exciting times ahead in the Louisville real estate market.

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Celebrate 50 Years of Shakespeare in Central Park

07-26-10

Mollie Younger - Younger Group Real Estate

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If you're a Louisville resident who's never ventured out to the gorgeous C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheatre in Central Park, now's the time. On July 3, 10 and 17 at 10am, the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival is presenting an incredibly unique introduction to the �works of Will.� Staging Twelfth Night with the use of puppets, music and audience participation, the Festival offers the perfect introduction to Shakespeare for all ages. The 45-minute performance is sure to hold the interest of even the youngest viewer. While you're planning, why not take along a blanket and Frisbee, so that you can enjoy a picnic after the show! As always, All Shakespeare in Central Park productions are completely free.

Since beginning their widely-varied educational programs, the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival has served nearly a million students in all of Kentucky's 120 counties, as well as Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia. In addition to school tours and artist-in-residence programs, the Festival also engages youth ages 5-18 through the Shakespeare Youth Academy (camps run concurrently with Shakespeare in Central Park all summer). In both 2007 and 2008, the Shakespeare Youth Academy was recognized as a finalist for the Excellence in Summer Learning Award at Johns Hopkins University.

Central Park is located in the heart of Old Louisville's historic preservation district, at the corner of Fourth & Magnolia Streets. The amphitheater seats up to 1,000, with additional seating available on the lawn to the right and left of the stage Festival offices are located across the street, at The Historic Landward House. Here's something you might not know: the Old Louisville area was first developed between the 1870s and early 1900s, as Louisville's first "suburb." Old Louisville is home to the largest Victorian district in the United States.

If you're having a midsummer night's dream of relocating, now's the time to get in on the act - move to Louisville! Call Younger Group Real Estate - We Know Louisville. From a house in the suburbs to a condo downtown, we can help you find the perfect home to fit your lifestyle!

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Arts, Culture and Christmas in Louisville!

07-26-10

Mollie Younger - Younger Group Real Estate

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When it comes to Possibility City, all the ways possible to celebrate Christmas seems endless! If you are in the mood for some art and live music, then 2009 Martinis and Mistletoe at the Kentucky Museum of Arts and Crafts (KMAC) may just be your event of choice! The event is December 10^th, 5-8pm with a cost of $20.

The event, now in its eighth year, will feature martinis, appetizers and live music. A jewelry trunk show by artist Rebecca Hook is part of the event. Her unique jewelry is crafted here in Louisville. Author/photographer Jeff Rogers will be attending for book signing as well. His book, Kentucky Wide II, captured the panoramic beauty of the state, from horse farms to the Land Between the Lakes, the spirit of Kentucky show through!

You can also take care of some holiday shopping while you are there. Fresh Wreaths will be available as well as the ongoing Holidazzle exhibition. The exhibition features art ranging from ceramics to wood, jewelry to home décor and everything in between. The works of over 100 artists from across the country will be displayed and available for sale. These pieces of art are great for Holiday giving. The exhibition is open through December 31^st and the hours of operation are 9am to 5pm. So even if you can't make it for the Martinis and Mistletoe event, you should still plan a visit to KMAC!

If you are looking for a place to keep your art in, consider a home in Possibility City! When you are ready to make Louisville your home, call Mollie Younger of the Younger Group. They know Louisville!

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