Louisville Real Estate Blog

Luxury Living: Luxury Home in Rock Springs

Written by LRG Intern, Savannah Wafford

If you are looking for a top of line home with phenomenal features and a great location, 5418 River Rock Drive may be your dream home! No detail was over looked when building this home. Here are just a few of our favorite features of this home, to see all the beautiful details in this home call Paula Thieneman-Bates

Pocket Doors: 

This is a feature that is hard to find in new construction. Pocket doors are not only functional, but they are beautiful as well. They give the home classic charm, but still lend themselves to a modern feel. 

Chef's Kitchen: 

This kitchen is a chef's dream! It is loaded with top-notch features like a gas cooktop, double ovens, under counter lighting, accent cabinet lighting and ample pantry space. The center island offers additional...

Open Houses: Sunday, October 1

812 Moser Rd. | 2-4 

Let Claudette McManus show you this remodeled, three bedroom, three bathroom, ranch-style home in Douglass Hills! This spacious home has over 2,400 square feet of living space. The family room features a stone fireplace. The owner's suite has ample closet space and a private bathroom. The lower level has a media room (screen and projector to remain), wet bar, kitchen, office and full bathroom. This home has great landscaping, private backyard with large deck that is perfect for entertaining. 2-10 year home warranty. 

Claudette McManus (502) 572-8733 | [email protected] 

5418 River Rock Dr. | 1-5 

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What to Expect During a Home Inspection: Our 8 Best Tips

Written by LRG intern, Savannah Wafford 

Selling your home can already be tricky - the unknown terms, the procedures, the open houses- can all be overwhelming at times. Teaming up with a real estate agent can alleviate a lot of the stress associated with selling your home, however one area that many home sellers do not feel prepared for is the home inspection. 

We have put together our best eight tips for home sellers about to go through the home inspection process. Since it is not customary for the seller to be present during the inspection this can be a nerve wrecking experience. These tips and tricks should put you at ease and give you confidence about your upcoming home inspection. 

1. Clean Your Home

At little tidying up around the house can make a big difference! This will help speed up the inspection process and make the buyer more comfortable. 

2. Repair, Replace & Remove 

The home inspector will check to make sure that all the kitchen appliances are responsive. It is best to check your appliances and remove any items that might be covering or blocking them. Also for a cleaner inspection report it is best to replace your furnace filter, missing light bulbs and smoke detector batteries. If you haven the time you can also make minor repairs. 

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Open Houses: Sunday, September 24

5411 River Rock Dr. | 1-5 

Let Carol Weber show you this new one and a half story stone and brick home in the desirable Rock Springs subdivison. This home has hardwood, granite, private backyard and covered deck. The kitchen features custom cabinets, center island and a large pantry. There is a large dining area and great room with fireplace. The main level owner's suite has a large walk-in closet, double bowl vanity, soaking tub and tiled shower. The unfinished lower level has large 5x5 daylight windows and is perfect for future living wiht a rec room, full bathroom and office. 

Carol Weber (502)821-1513 | [email protected] 

415 E Market St. 204 | 1-3 

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Open Houses: Sunday, September 17

9516 Norton Commons Blvd. | 2-4 

Let Carol Weber show you this fabulous, three bedroom and three and a half bathroom home with over 4,000 square feet of luxury living space in the highly sought after Norton Commons! This beautiful home features hardwood, granite, barndoors and shiplap walls. The kitchen has a wolf gas cooktop, built-in oven and a center island with barn sink. The great room has built-ins and a fireplace. The spacious owner's suite has a walk-in closet, claw foot tub, seperate tile shower and double bowl vanity. The finished lower-level features a rec room, custom bar, kegerator and copper sink. Plus a media room, office and full bathroom with heated floors. 

Carol Weber (502)821-1513 | [email protected] 

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Open Houses: Sunday, September 10

8821 Stara Way | 2-4 

Let Ashley Meadows show you this fabulous new construction by Bentley Construction! This four bedroom, two and a half bathroom home has over 2,000 square feet of luxury living. The main level owner's suite features a private bathroom and walk-in closet. The eat-in kitchen has plenty of cabinets and overlooks the great room. The unfinished lower level offers additional future living. 

5305 Rock Ridge Dr. | 1-5 

Carol Weber would love to show you this amazing new brick and stone, ranch home with four bedrooms and three bathrooms in Rock Springs! Some of the best features in this home are hardwood, detailed trim and granite. The eat-in kitchen has custom cabinetry and bar seating. The great room has a cozy fireplace. The owner's suite features tray cieling, large walk-in closet and walk-in closet and bath with soaking tub, large shower and his & hers granite vanities. The lower level features a bedroom with egress window and walk-in closet, full bathroom and rec room. The covered rear patio is an added bonus! 

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Top 5 Ways to Sell Your Home for More

Written by LRG Intern, Savannah Wafford 

Truilia, Washington Post, This Old House and heaps of other sites have shared ways to get the most bang for your buck when selling your house. A few small home improvements and investments could increase the value of your home and decrease the amount of time it spends on the market. We have paired it down to share the five easiest and most effective things you can do when selling your home. 

1. Paint, paint, paint! 

Giving rooms a fresh coat of a neutral paint can make a world of difference when selling your home. A new paint color makes a room seem bright, clean and makes it easier for buyers to see themselves living in a home. For more on which paint colors have the highest selling homes check out our article here

2. Deep Clean and Declutter 

Before:

Before Cleaning/ Decluttering

After: 

After Cleaning...