Real Estate Information Archive

10513 IRVIN PINES DR , By Bob Sokoler – www.weselllouisville.com

Upgraded, a tremendous amount of living space and ready for you right now! Enjoy cool autumn nights on the front porch of this immaculate home, or under the stars in the beautifully landscaped backyard with pond. This 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath home has a neutral decor throughout. Enter the front door into the large Living Room that opens to the Kitchen and Dining Area. The Kitchen features upgraded white cabinetry, tile counter tops and gives access to the Laundry Room. The extra large Master Suite is large enough for king sized furniture and features a private bath. There’s also a large walk-in closet in the master.

We really hope you enjoy reading our blog as much as we enjoy writing it If you have any questions about Louisville Real Estate as a buyer or a seller please e-mail me directly at bob@bobsokoler.com , call me (502) 376-5483 or visit our websites www.weselllouisville.com or www.louisvillehomestoday.com

By Bob Sokoler, www.weselllouisville.com Louisville home sales took another plunge last month but there may be signs of some light at the end of the dark basement! First the bad news for Louisville home sellers. The number of homes going under contract in August of 2010 compared to August 2009 was down  9.8% (see the charts below). Additionally, the number of homes closing (actually changing ownership) during the same period was down d12.9%.

Right now the only people who are buying real estate are people being transferred, investors looking for steals and a handful of people who want to try their hand at home ownership.  Once again a lack of confidence in the economy has potential home buyers staying right where they are, locked behind apartment doors.

This really is a buyer’s market, for anyone brave enough to venture into the home buying supermarket, there are blue light specials around every corner. Interest rates are at all time lows, sellers are accepting amazingly low prices for the sale of their homes and there are some real deals out there. For example our Medley Sokoler Team is working with out of town buyers this weekend who can’t believe the amount of home they can get for the money. Our buyers are coming from Maryland, (found us on the internet several months ago) and after looking at 10 homes today are confident they will be writing a contract on a home this weekend. We have a number of those types of buyers coming to town.

Even better news for Louisville home sellers is a new report in The Wall Street Journal Blog today! In a blog post entitled “10 Best and Worst Markets for Real Estate”, Louisville Kentucky Real Estate makes it into the top 10 cities to invest in Real Estate. The WSJ report is based on a soon to be released report by Local Market Monitor, a company that forecasts residential home prices. There updated report, which will be released next week will show positive trends for Louisville Real estate and Southern Indiana Real Estate.

A single report like this may bring in some investors from all parts of the world, but this is just one of a series of reports now hitting the media. If the trend continues, frightened buyers will start to show their heads from behind those closed apartment doors. That will help an ailing housing market and introduce a healthier more robust confidence in our wavering economy.  Just what our buyers and sellers are hoping for!

We really hope you enjoy reading our blog as much as we enjoy writing it If you have any questions about Louisville Real Estate as a buyer or a seller please e-mail me directly at bob@bobsokoler.com , call me (502) 376-5483 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (502) 376-5483      end_of_the_skype_highlighting or visit our websites www.weselllouisville.com or www.louisvillehomestoday.com

6138 SWEETBAY DR, By Bob Sokoler, www.weselllouisville.com

• Former Builders show house loaded with upgrades and extras!
• Wide open floor plan with a real WOW Factor! Relax on the front porch or walk through the glass front door and onto natural wood floors (with a herring bone pattern in the foyer).
• Through the arched entrance and into an enormous great room (which is open to the entire home) and ideal for entertaining or just hanging out with the family. The Gas fireplace and mantle, wide baseboard trim and wide open pass-through to the kitchen are just some of the features.
• The kitchen's stainless steel appliances, natural wood cabinets black countertops and natural tile backsplash are striking. Off the kitchen a mud room (that could be returned to a 1st floor Laundry room).
• The large master suite is off the great room and features French doors that lead out to a covered deck. The master bathroom features upgrades that include double sinks, cherry cabinets, separate shower and soaking tub and the walk-in closet features custom wood shelving.
• There are 2 other bedrooms on the first floor in their own separate wing separated by double pocket doors.
• The basement is a work in progress with 2 rooms mostly finished and being used as bedrooms, a full bath and lower level laundry room. Much of the rest of the basement can be finished off for very little extra (most of the work has been done).
• Out back a large deck off the master (part of which is covered) and off the great room lead to a patio.
  Even though this is a ranch, the builder created a large portion of a 2nd floor. It can easily be finished off.
• This home is in one of Oldham County's most desirable neighborhoods only 3 minutes from I71 exit 14 and 3 minutes from award winning Oldham County Schools.

We really hope you enjoy reading our blog as much as we enjoy writing it If you have any questions about Louisville Real Estate as a buyer or a seller please e-mail me directly at bob@bobsokoler.com , call me (502) 376-5483 or visit our websites www.weselllouisville.com or www.louisvillehomestoday.com or www.buylouisvillerealestate.com.

10705 COPPER RIDGE DR, By Bob Sokoler, www.weselllouisville.com

Enjoy the very contemporary Montego floor plan by Ball Homes and live in comfort and style without breaking the bank! This 3 year old - 3 bedroom 2 bath open floor plan home has been well cared for! Upgrades include an enormous stamped patio, very large fenced in back yard, built in book shelves on either side of the gas fire place and designer nook wall. The home has a very open floor plan and is enhanced by volume ceilings, large windows, and an open staircase that overlooks the family room. The entryway offers a formal living room to the right (currently being used as an office) and large formal dining room to the left. Ahead of you a very large 2 story family room with an amazing amount of windows to let in a tremendous amount of light. The eat-in kitchen is equally impressive with stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, an abundance of cherry cabinets and counter top space for the chief in your family! All bedrooms are roomy and the jack-and-jill design of the hall bath is perfect for shared use. The master bedroom and bath share a vaulted ceiling and are complemented by a shared plant shelf. The master bathroom has a double bowl vanity, separate shower and garden tub with 4x4 glass block window that really lets the light in. The master closet is exceptionally roomy! Don't miss the large storage room above the 2 car garage that is accessible thru a doorway in bedroom 2.

I hope you enjoy reading these blogs as much as I enjoy writing them! If you have any questions about Louisville Real Estate as a buyer or a seller please e-mail me directly at bob@bobsokoler.com , call me (502) 376-5483 or visit our websites www.weselllouisville.com or www.louisvillehomestoday.com

9610 KEELING RIDGE RD, By Bob Sokoler, www.weselllouisville.com

Elegant, Upgraded and Open Floor plan! The home has everything a growing family needs including plenty of space to spread out. A front porch then glass front door with sidelights and finally wood floors great you as you walk into this 4 bedroom 2 bath contemporary styled home. There's a large formal dining room to your left and ahead the entry to a large Two story great room! In here you'll love the tons of light pouring in from 3 Palladium windows surrounding a gas fireplace with mantle. Continue into the Upgraded kitchen with cherry cabinets, black appliances, convection micro-wave, recessed and pendant lighting and a center island with breakfast bar.

I hope you enjoy reading these blogs as much as I enjoy making them! If you have any questions about Louisville Real Estate as a buyer or a seller please e-mail me directly at bob@bobsokoler.com , call me (502) 376-5483 or visit our websites www.weselllouisville.com or www.louisvillehomestoday.com

Stanley Farm Court from Bob Sokoler on Vimeo.

A Stunning home in much sought after Stonefield Trace, less than 15 minutes from the Summit Shopping center. Greeting you as you enter this brick and stone home are gorgeous hardwood floors. The two-story Foyer leads you past a Formal Dining Room currently being used as a library and then into the 2 story great room. Here you’ll find a corner, stone fireplace with raised hearth and opens to the large Eat-in Gourmet Kitchen! Here the chief or chiefs in your family will have an abundance of maple cabinetry and granite counter tops. There’s a smooth top range, double oven and stainless steel refrigerator. The luxurious, first floor Master Suite features a double trey ceiling, huge walk-in closet and lavish bath with whirlpool tub, separate shower, granite vanity with double bowls and ceramic tiled flooring. On the other side of the first floor there’s an additional Bedroom with a full bath next to it. Ideal for guests or grandparents who can’t walk up steps. The second floor has 3 huge Bedrooms with walk-in closets and a “Jack and Jill” bath. One of the bedrooms has a dormered sitting area and would make a great Play Room/Bonus Room. It’s currently being used as a double office. Don’t miss the finished Lower Level with Media area and Recreation Area. There’s also another room that can be used as an Office, Exercise Room or craft room. The basement also has another Full Bath and an enormous amount of space for storage. This home also features a 3 car garage.