Elizabethtown KY Real Estate

5 Simple Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

2014-03-04T15:34:00.000-05:00

A starter home does not and should not mean you have to buy a house that you're not really that fond of and are already thinking about selling before you even move in. By conducting a little due diligence and having a checklist of both wants and must-haves, you can start your home buying experience without many, if any, pangs of regret. Think about these few items before you start your

Bluegrass Valuation Services: A Talk With Lance Shore, Appraiser

2013-12-17T15:08:00.004-05:00

“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” – Helen Keller True to these words, we invited Lance Shore, a real estate appraiser and owner of Bluegrass Valuation Services, who graciously accepted our interview for this post. To many, a dream remains a dream and never gets off the ground; but to Lance, all his aspirations

Why Getting A Kentucky House Inspection Is Important

2013-12-09T12:19:00.001-05:00

(Image credit to homeinspection247.com) With the recent winter weather conditions, a lot of buyers are now being extra cautious before they close on house. Maintaining a house can get expensive if minor issues become even bigger (read: deferred maintenance). The benefit of getting a house inspected before you close on it, is that you will have a clearer picture of the value of a house and a

A few 2013 Holiday Events in Radcliff KY

2013-11-22T14:17:00.000-05:00

Monday December 2 starts the holiday off with the Festival of Trees. You can view these beautifully decorated trees at the Colvin Community Center located at 230 Freedoms Way Radcliff KY Monday through Friday from 9-5. Saturday December 7th at 6pm is the Christmas Parade in Radcliff. The parade starts near Ollies and ends on Wilson Rd across from Walmart. Following the parade is

Buying An Elizabethtown, KY Home During The Holiday Season

2013-11-04T11:52:00.001-05:00

Check out this house for sale near Fort Knox, KY here: http://bit.ly/1hHCnFd There is a little real estate myth, that during the colder months, sellers are usually more forgiving when it comes to their asking prices and are actually very eager to sell their houses. Of course, that is true for some sellers but not all. Statistically, there are fewer buyers looking to buy homes in

Finding Adventure As A Realtor In Hardin County, KY: Shirley Carr

2013-10-25T06:16:00.001-04:00

With a ready smile and words of wisdom to share, Shirley Carr, a Realtor with HardinHomes.com, is definitely someone you will not forget. Having agreed to do the interview at such short notice, it is no wonder she is well loved by her family. Shirley started out her Real Estate career after retiring from over 35 years of teaching at Fort Knox schools. From the way she eloquently speaks

Adobes Mexican Restaurant - Serving Up Authentic Mexican Dishes Daily

2013-10-22T07:02:00.000-04:00

“There is no love sincerer than the love of food.” - George Bernard Shaw Food is an important part of life, we need it to survive. Man cannot survive on just one kind food. Yes, a majority of us love our mashed potatoes, bagels, pizzas, and pastas but if we want to make our lives more exciting, we have to try new things. We need to try different cuisines to awaken our

What You Need To Know About Closing Costs

2013-10-14T12:23:00.000-04:00

Photo from Toolsformoney.com Many home buyers fear being rejected when applying for a mortgage because it could mean they will not be able to continue with the home buying process. Aside from the fear of rejection from the bank, there is also the fear of high closing costs. In this article we will break it down into sections so that you can have a clearer picture of these fees. These figures

John Taylor - Serving Clients With Perfection In All That He Does

2013-10-06T18:22:00.004-04:00

Sounding happy while being professional, John Taylor is a Realtor with HardinHomes.com that one should not miss. His infectious laugh can make anyone’s gloomy day turn right around. John did not always think he’d be in the business of selling homes but low and behold, he found that this is what makes him happy and he said, “I really enjoy what I do.” Being a Realtor has its ups and

The E2RC In Kentucky: Connecting Two Cities For Better Economic Growth And Safety

2013-09-26T16:50:00.001-04:00

The E2RC. Photo from www.qk4.com. Used with permission. While many are aware that completion of E2RC (Elizabethtown to Radcliff Connector) will not be until sometime next year, the residents of Radcliff, Elizabethtown, and Hardin County cannot wait for the changes in terms of safety, ease of traffic, and a more comfortable drive. The E2RC project started in late 2004 with just

The Importance Of Home Inspections

2013-09-24T13:00:00.000-04:00

Nightmare in outlet plugs.... (Picture grabbed from StarTribune.com.) Every home buyer or seller in Fort Knox, KY knows that a house inspection is crucial to getting a house sold or bought. But, have you ever wondered how important this step of the home buying process is? Getting the house inspected before you buy it is vital. Maintaining a house is expensive and the earlier repairs and

Buying A House On Cash Or Through Bank Financing: Which Way To Go

2013-08-28T12:00:00.003-04:00