My Legends jersey!
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So here's the story: we have house hunted and you found a great home - it has everything you want and more - and you're excited as all can be. You decide to make an offer. We get the price & term negotiations squared away with the seller and now you are even more excited! You should be excited, as you are on your way to home ownership. At this point, I will let you *like* your home, but you can not *love* it just yet. Lets chill out for a bit and keep in mind that just because the house looks good on paper, and in your eyes, doesn't mean it truly is a good solid home. We need to have a complete home inspection before we allow ourselves to fall in love.
(My client Brian is an expert house buyer and looks for issues as we do a walk thru)
The home inspection is by far the most important and critical aspect of making sure your home is the right place and safe you and your family. With a home inspection, a licensed home inspector will spend several hours at the home and inspect the major systems in the home, the mechanicals, appliances, and the overall condition of the structure as well as look for health concerns and potential issues.
If the home gets a clean bill of health, good news! You can start to like the home a little bit more. If it does not get a clean bill of health, you must make a major decision - should you continue with the buying process (and deal with the issues on your own after purchasing) or withdraw your contract on the home. Many hearts are broken during the inspection process and that is because the buyer fell in love too quick.
So always remember, do not fall in love too quickly because you never know the full story about a home until after the home inspection. And if the home does not work out, hey, it wasn't meant to be and there are better homes out there for you.
Just a little *love* note from your favorite Realtor in Lexington!
When you think of Lexington KY real estate, think www.KimSoper.com and let's get started today!
The First Saturday in May - It’s the day when you roll out of bed and hit the great outdoors; something just feels so different on this historic day. Everything feels so special. You feel like the grass has never been greener, the flowers have never been prettier and you take a deep breath and reflect on how great it is to be a Kentuckian. It’s an overwhelming sense of pride. I love sharing this time of the year with my friends, family and clients. Many of my clients are moving in from other states and always want to know “how to throw a great Derby party.” The truth of the matter is, it’s pretty simple – eat, drink and play like a true Kentuckian and you will look like Kentucky bred royalty. Even if you were not born here, you can simply play it off with the right tools and must haves for your Kentucky Derby Party.
We are just days away from the Big Day, so let’s get this on track!
Step 1: Decide what kind of Derby party you want to have:
1. Do you want to throw an elegant high society bash where you want to capture the feel of millionaires’ row? Then send out fancy invitations and tell your guests to dress to kill! Serve seafood and other Southern Specialty in your finest china and linens.
2. Or do you want to capture the sprint of the rowdy Derby infield, where the regular folks eat, play and watch the race? If this makes your day rosy, throw a TV onto the deck, BBQ everything southern – ribs, corn, etc.
Step 2: Regardless of your party style, below are MUST HAVES:
1. Stock up on 3 common “must haves”:
• Food
• Liquor
• Gambling
Food Should Include:
Bourbon Balls
Derby Pie
Cheese Grits
Beaten Biscuits and Country Ham
BBQ Pork
Benedictine
Kentucky Beer Cheese
Pecan Pie
Hot Brown
Kentucky Burgoo
Henry Bain
Sauce
Drinks Must Haves:
Mint Juleps (the official drink of the Derby)
Kentucky Bourbon (Makers Mark, Woodford Reserve, Blanton’s, etc)
Whiskey
Sweet Tea
Lemonade
Gambling:
Derby Pot or choose to auction off each horse to the highest bidder
Jackpots (place all the Derby horses in an envelope, have a set “buy-in” amount and everyone draws a name out of the pot)
-if you are able, hire a bookie to place bets from party
Other must have items include: Derby hats, anything with Roses such as table centerpieces, Mint Julep cups, betting forms, dry erase board where you can write the names of the Derby horses, anything you can find horse themed. Bottom line: just have fun and make your Twenty 10 Run for the Roses, the most exciting Derby party on the block!
The First Saturday in May is very special, so get ready to party and enjoy this special day!
Wishing you all my best! Reporting live here in Lexington, Kentucky! www.KimSoper.com!
When you think of Lexington KY real estate, think www.KimSoper.com and let's get started today!
When you think of Lexington KY real estate, think www.KimSoper.com and let's get started today!
When you think of Lexington KY real estate, think www.KimSoper.com and let's get started today!
Your life is too busy without having to worry about the everyday hassles of a real estate transaction. I let you focus on your job & your life, while I do my job as your Realtor! Twitter: @KimSoper
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