Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Parks & Weisberg, Realtors: Louisville Real Estate Blog

July is a very busy new home month! Not only do we have Homearama activities, Ball Homes University 2017 is officially in session!

People attend Homearama for a variety of reasons - like the latest home décor, what's new in technology as well as innovative ideas for new construction. Many visitors are dreaming of their first home and Homearama certainly provides a glimpse of luxury homes, but if you are looking for a more modest version for a brand new home, Ball Homes is certainly worth checking out! 

So, where do you even start with building a home? This process can seem daunting but Ball Homes, a builder of new homes in the Louisville area, has come up with a solution, Ball Homes University. I interviewed Michaela Julian, New Construction Accounts Coordinator here at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Parks and Weisberg, Realtors^®, to find out how Ball Homes University aims to explain the new construction process from the ground up.

Elsa: What exactly is Ball Homes University? What purpose does it serve?

Michaela: With the market as hot as it is, New Construction homes are becoming a go-to option for many families and Realtors. Ball Homes University is a one of a kind opportunity to get the first look at new construction homes. Our aim is to give homeowners and agents, insider information on the building process. Homeowners may be interested in new trends in construction materials and how building codes are ever changing. Our class can also help prepare agents for the homebuilding process, coaching for anxious buyers, and provide views of homes at each stage of the construction process.  For most people it is easier to explain a process that you have...

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Welcome back to our blog, where we share our real estate advice, stories and information with you. We wanted to take a moment and thank everyone who read and commented on our last blog post, Homearama 2017. The winner will be announced at the end of this blog post so stay tuned!

Today we will talk about the rental process. For many people, renting a house or apartment is their first introduction into real estate.  For others, it may be a brief stay between homes while looking for the perfect house. The market can be confusing, especially when you aren’t sure where to start your search. We’ve come up with a few tips for you to use during the entire process! 

Your Needs Versus Your Wants

Location, location, location. Where you choose to live is defined by your lifestyle. Where do you work? What are your hobbies and interest? What do you spend your time doing after work? And then there is your budget, what can you afford to spend and what do you want to spend?

Before you begin looking for your new home, you should define your needs. A need is usually determined by physical or lifestyle requirements. A want is something you could live without. These can vary person to person but...

Welcome back to our blog! Thank you to everyone who checked out and commented on our last post, Outdoor Projects to Increase Curb Appeal. We have some exciting news to share with you today, including a giveaway, so keep reading to see how you can enter!

That’s right, Homearama is back!

Our seasoned pros know all about Homearama and know exactly what to expect. If you haven’t gone to Homearama before, it’s an annual event revealing the latest trends in new construction, technology and interior design delivered by the Building Industry Association since 1968! These custom-built homes will be displayed fully-furnished, decorated and landscaped as well.

This year, Homearama will be taking place in Poplar Woods, a conservation subdivision located in Goshen, Kentucky. As a highly sought after neighborhood, Poplar Woods home prices range from $750,000 to $1.5 million dollars and the subdivision boasts 108 acres of protected open space. There will be nine homes featured this year from July 15^th – July 30^th! We’ve included a list of dates and times, with general admission costs, for you below! 

We’ve also put together a flipbook so you can preview each home! Our photos were taken prior to completion. We can’t wait to see the finished product.

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