Photos from Ton A. Ali, Realtor - Broker Associate, Buyer's Representative
I can help you find a stylish Highland's home in the Cherokee Triangle.Located in: Highlands (Louisville, KY)
Good morning. I am getting ready to head to 1st Independence Bank in New Albany for a live broadcast of Big Talk on Small Business on AM1080, a local radio show aimed at small business owners.
I will often get asked how the market is doing so I brush up on a few statistics from our MLS system at the board. I thought I would share a few with you:
February 2007
Sales: 917 Avg List$: 163,021 Avg Sale $: 157,084 Days on Mkt: 91 Months of inventory: 6.99
February 2008
Sales: 715 Avg List$: 173,605 Avg Sale $: 165,908 Days on Mkt: 86 Months of inventory: 11.15
If you have read other blog posts, you may remember that under 6 months of inventory is a seller's market and over 6 months is a buyer's market.
If you live in Louisville or the surrounding areas, Sunday was wonderful. A spring-like 70 degrees and sunny. I had scheduled an open house, but thought that most folks would be out enjoying the day instead of house hunting. Was I wrong!
The beautiful weather brought out many shoppers and I had a prime spot in one of Louisville's hotest neighborhoods, the Highlands.
One of the couples I met were from New York. They are here with the planetarium. Planetarium? Yes, we have a planetarium on the campus of U of L. As an alum I should have known that, but I had forgotten. Apparently the Rauch Planetarium has been an off again, on again fixture on the Belknap Campus.
But things could be changing for the Planetarium. Stay tuned. Check out current shows at http://louisville.edu/planetarium/index.html.
Liberty Green
This is the second HOPE VI project in Louisville, behind the nationally-renowned and successful Park DuValle. Still under construction, Liberty Green has already changed the landscape of what was formerly the public housing development, Clarksdale Homes.The revitalization project includes the relocation of the more than 700 Clarksdale Homes residents in order to accommodate a new, mixed-income neighborhood. The Louisville Metro Housing Authority is replacing every housing unit from the Clarksdale development either in the new Liberty Green development or elsewhere in the community.
Scheduled for completion by 2009, the Clarksdale HOPE VI will ultimately result in about a $233 million investment through a public-private partnership to build rental and ownership opportunities in the new mixed-income community.
Currently under construction, but starting to take shape is the mixed use development brought to us by the same company that designed the Preston Point point. Learn more at Potter and Associates website.
Fleur de Lis Condos 
This $22.5 million project will be a new 5-story building with 74 condominiums and retail space. Preserving the historic Brinly-Hardy site's appearance, the design includes two interior courtyards.
Located across the street from Slugger Field, this project is part of $150 million in new investment as a result of the popular ballpark and newly revitalized East Market Street arts district.
If you have not taken a drive down the east end of Market Street lately, you won't recongnize it. There are many residential developments like the ones I have been detailing here and new shops, resturants and other businesses.
Mercantile Gallery Lofts 
This $10 million adaptive reuse project will convert two historic buildings and add a new building, into 47 condominiums and retail space.
Located at 301-311 E. Market Street, this location has moved from being a diamond in the rough to a an up-and-coming revitalized hotspot, due to the recent investments in Waterfront Park and Slugger Field.
Mercantile Gallery Lofts includes 56 parking spaces in an adjoining garage. Find out more.
www.louisvilleky.gov/DowntownDevelopment/Downtown+Projects.htm
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T O N A. A L I,
Broker/R e a l t o r
Broker Associate at Breland Group
BRELAND GROUP REALTORS
MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR PRODUCER
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE AND INVESTING
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I have been a Louisville resident for about 20 years now. I am a former member of the KY Air National Guard's 123rd TAC Hospital; that was my introduction to the city. I had been pursuing an undergraduate degree in Information Systems Management at WKU. One of my best friends moved here after graduating and suggested that I also make the move. I finished my BSBA at U of L. I have been in sales for about 10 years now. I began at Tafel Motors selling Volvo and Mercedes-Benz, then Jaguar, Lexus and BMW. I have also been a private/business jet charter broker and series 7 licensed financial advisor. All positions I enjoyed and I think help make a better realtor.
I became a Realtor in 2005 and have focused on education, and designations to become a truly qualified practitioner. I was accredited as a buyer's representative in 2007 and was broker's licensed in 2008. I really enjoy real estate and the compassionate and professional people that I have met. Of all the products I have sold, this is one that can positively impact peoples lives and I take that responsibility seriously.
I am a Broker/Associate specializing in residential and light commercial listings. Just awarded the ECOBroker Certifed designation, I am assisting clients with eco friendly marketing, design and remodeling with Sustainable Louisville Living and Design Enterprises. As a full time, full service Realtor and will treat your transaction with respect, professionalism and confidentiality. I am currently working on building my knowledge and skill in all areas with a focus on commercial sales and leasing and L.E.E.D.S Certificaion for High Performance Buildings. 
… I'm happy it's over and all the mess with getting the house is over too. Now Matt and I have many happy years in our home to look forward to :) You have truly been the best realtor I could've hoped for. But, really, you were a joy to go through the whole process with and I knew I could trust you from the start. You're a true friend and I owe you about a million references to return the favor. You have the respect of me and my whole family :) N. Klarer, Louisville KY
I was a first time home buyer that had been referred to Ton. As many people know, the home buying process can be intimidating. However, with Ton's help the home buying experience was great. He helped me find the right home and negotiated the right price with many incentives. I would recommend his services to anyone interested in buying or selling their home.
T. Wells, Louisville Ky
Ton helped me get my home ready to sell and priced it right, he also negotiated a great price on my new home and it was a FSBO.
L. Broyles, Louisville
I had bought and sold many homes in the past and had a license before I left Florida. Ton really took the time to listen to what was important to me when we started looking for a home. That was even more important because we were moving from another state. He really worked to find homes that fit. I felt like he was working for me instead of wasting my time.
B. Saunders, Myrtle Bch, SC
After meeting with Ton to discuss buying a home, he helped me realize that I wasn't ready. His network of financial experts are helping me get my finances together so when I do start shopping, I am ready to buy and will get a good price.
T. Thompson, Louisville
Ton was great. I needed to sell my house and buy a new one and I was so surprised on how easy it was. He took care of everything. With me being a single mother I told Ton what I wanted and what I could afford. He found a great house in a great neighborhood that I could afford for me and my daughter. Thanks Ton
H. Richard, Louisville
Ton was a pleasure to work with when I bought my house. The home buying process can be stressful and intimidating but Ton helped make the experience calm and reassuring. He guided me through each step of the process. Although we both knew that I wanted to buy the first house I looked at, Ton humored me and looked at lots more until I was sure of my decision. I confidently refer Ton to all of my friends who are house hunting because I know that they will be treated with the same warmth and caring as I was.
F. Borho, Louisville
Happening upon Mr. Ton Ali and enlisting his help was what made my spontaneous move from Orlando to Louisville happen. The whole process was completed in 2 weeks! From that first call to Ton, he was committed to finding exactly what I was looking for. I ended up buying the last property that I viewed on the one and only day that I scouted for my new home. He completely listened to what it was that I was searching for, and he found it. He was right there from beginning to end, and has been a valuable wealth of information about Louisville. Ton seems to have a genuine understanding and concern for his clients that sets him apart from others. Thanks Ton!!
C. Kail, Louisville
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