• Golf Course View and large backyard.
• Very open 1 1/2-story, 4-bedrm, 2 1/2 bath
• Tee box of hole #4 of Indian Springs Golf Course
• Enter through a leaded glass door with side lights into a 2-story foyer with stairway & balcony that overlooks the foyer and great room.
• The great room features a gas fireplace with mantel and is open to the eat-in kitchen. The galley style kitchen features white appliances, smooth top range and microwave. honey oak cabinets with under counter lighting, a breakfast bar and plenty of space to spread out.
• The formal dining room has a vaulted ceiling and atrium window.
• The large 1st floor master is striking and features a private master bath with separate shower & soaking tub, updated designer lighting, double bowl vanity and spacious walk-in closet. Upstairs 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 walk-in closets.
•  The basement is partially finished with a large family room and plenty of space to expand. Out back a large fenced yard. (Swing set will go with sellers.)
• Located in the Indian Spring Neighborhood within walking distance to Springhurst Towne Center and minutes to The Summit, new hospitals and restaurants.
• 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

3565 E BLUE LICK RD, by Bob Sokoler, www.weselllouisville.com

The front porch overlooks a wonderful garden. Inside, the large great room has a vaulted ceiling, bay window, wall/shelving for family pictures and ceiling fan. Wood floors greet you in the large eat-in kitchen. Features of the kitchen include black appliances with a smooth top stove, an abundance of Oak cabinets and ceramic tile back splash. The master bedroom is large and has 2 closets. The Master bathroom includes a shower and mirrored medicine cabinet.

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

14406 CHAMPION WOODS PL by Bob Sokoler www.weselllouisville.com

1. Back on the market and priced well below what you might expect for a home like this in Lake Forest!
2. This stately two story home is located in a quiet cul-de-sac and has an updated kitchen with a real WOW factor!
3. The Entry foyer features hardwood floors, coat closet, rich moldings! Formal living room has trey ceiling, deep moldings, and carpet! Formal dining room has chair rail, trey ceiling, hardwood floors and great wall space for several pieces of furniture.
4. The updated kitchen features: an abundance of cherry cabinets, granite counter tops, stainless appliances including Advantium microwave! Hot water dispenser, gas cook top! Center island, planning desk, recessed lights, hardwood floors, large eating area with detailed ceiling!
5. The kitchen has it all! Big family room with built-in bookcases, fireplace, warm neutral carpet, more rich moldings!
6. The kitchen and family room walk out to a large screened in porch with large private backyard!
7. The Powder room is located conveniently off center hall with vanity and hardwood floors.
8. Upstairs you'll find a master suite that is everything you have come to expect from a home in Lake Forest.
9. Deep trayed ceiling with dentil moldings, long wall spaces for big furniture, large sitting room with built-in bookcases (office/workout area), luxury master bath with double vanities, whirlpool tub, shower, walk-in master closet!

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

7617 BEECHSPRING FARM BLVD, by Bob Sokoler

• Priced reduced $100,000!
• Stylish home that evokes casual, comfortable elegance, and modern living!
• All finished square footage is above grade and very light filled! Outside this energy efficient home you’ll find a grand entryway with a combination of painted brick, stone, unique archways, professional landscaping and circular drive.
• The stone covered front entryway is impressive with its double solid oak entry doors and beveled glass.
• Walk inside and you’ll find a 2 story foyer with grand staircase featuring ornate iron spindles.
• There’s an office with lots of windows, and a unique tiled fireplace with mantle and built in bookshelves.
• The first floor has 10 ft ceilings, detailed moldings, and solid wood doors.
• The entire home has incredible millwork with extra large baseboards, beautiful built-ins with flat panel doors, extraordinary detail at the doorways and moldings in every room, and custom adjustable closets (Closets By Design) in all bedrooms, baths and hallway, including pantry.
• There are Hunter Douglas all wood blinds, shades and shutters throughout the home and energy efficient easy to clean Pella windows.
• The Formal Dining Room has a wall of windows, wainscoting, hardwood with cherry inlay, trey ceiling with moldings and it’s large enough for all of your formal furniture. The 2 story great room is impressive and features hardwood, another wall of windows, beamed ceiling and gorgeous vaulted tile and marble fireplace.
• Into the huge cooks kitchen with its beautiful granite countertops, a large island, a nice mixture of antique cream, black and cherry cabinetry with European style soft close drawers, a built-in style refrigerator/Freezer with double doors, a gas 5 burner cook top, Avantium microwave/bake and convection or regular bake double ovens, and detailed tiled backsplash.
• Off the kitchen walk into a furniture quality built-in butler’s pantry with unique granite, bronze sink and built in GE Monogram ice maker.
• You can’t miss the large hearth room with stone fireplace, an eating area surrounded by windows that overlook the covered deck.
• Directly off of the kitchen there is a unique private office that includes a built in desk with granite counter tops.
• It’s a great place for a mom to keep all of the family activities in order. Don’t miss the large pantry with built-ins, a mud room w/ bench, lots of cubbies, shelves, and hooks to keep shoes, jackets, backpacks, etc., and a laundry room w/ built in cabinets and a large deep sink!
• The large master suite is also on the 1st floor. It has a nice bumped out window wall with transoms, nice boxed vaulted ceiling and walk in his and hers closet.
• The master bath has beautiful tiled flooring w/ a large Jacuzzi tub, a walk in tiled shower, and granite double vanity. The hardwood landing upstairs has lots of built in bookshelves and several openings that overlook the great room.
• All of the bedrooms on the 2nd floor are large with walk-in closets 2 bedrooms share a Jack in Jill bath that have both tile and granite and there's a separate full bath as well. The basement is a full basement and is already framed and roughed in for a full bath.
• There is room for a media room, bar, home gym, family room and more!

• Other features of the house include: Honeywell programmable separately controlled heating and cooling system with Lenox Healthy Climate Humidifier, Honeywell alarm system, Honeywell Central Vacuum, Instantaneous On Demand hot water heater, Hunter Pro C Irrigation system, Home audio and speaker system including wiring and speakers indoors and on back deck and rear patio. The flat backyard is large enough to accommodate a pool, kids play set and trampoline if one so desires! Great location! Close to Brownsboro Rd shopping, Summit shopping, and downtown. Close to Gene Snyder, 71, and Watterson Expressway

• 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

1501 DONARD PARK AVE.,  By Bob Sokoler, www.WeSellLouisvlle.com 

Easy to care for...here's a Louisville Condo that features a 2 bed 2 bath condo. When you stop and look at this you'll discover this condo is high in features and has an amazing feature. This 1st floor condo's garage has a door from the back of the garage directly into the condo (2nd bedroom). Never climb more than 3 steps, never get caught in the rain and your just feet away from your kitchen. This unit features two great porches (one of them screened in... a very private courtyard and great fireplace! The complex has a swimming pool and your maintenance fee ($165 a month) gives you a multitude of features such as: water, sewer, and trash, snow removal, grounds keeping. Immediate Possession, very quiet unit located on dead end at rear of complex steps away from gazebo.. This amazing condo is close to EVERYTHING!!!

  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

4416 SARATOGA HILL RD, by Bob Sokoler, www.weselllouisville.com

• Well maintained Brick ranch
• Split-bedroom floor plan.
• Plenty of room to grow
• Entryway with wood floors
• Vaulted great room with fireplace, mantle and framed with windows.
• Dining room is currently being used as a play room for the kids.
• Master bedroom suite has a vaulted tray ceiling and separate Jacuzzi style tub and separate shower in the bathroom.
• Large eat-in kitchen has cherry finish cabinetry, ceramic floor, & bay window in eating area.
• Overlooks gorgeous deck and park-like back yard.
• Basement has been partially finished and features a wet bar, several areas to entertain and additional room that could be used as a bedroom.
• Within walking distance of clubhouse.

We really 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

6004 PINE VIEW CT, by Bob Sokoler, www.weselllouisville.com

• Large Ranch with popular split floor plan in great condition.
• Kitchen has been upgraded and features a breakfast bar, lots of cabinets & all appliances including refrigerator to stay.
• Large entry foyer opens to spacious great room with vaulted ceiling & ceiling fan.
• Master bedroom is very large with lots of light, large walk-in closet and master bath. Rear door opens to enlarged patio & huge back lawn.
• Home is neutrally decorated, easy clean tilt in windows w/screens.
• Separate laundry room.
• 2 car attached garage with opener & keypad.

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

803 FOXGATE RD, by Bob Sokoler, www.weselllouisville.com

• Home has been updated
• The 2-story brick and cedar home
• Open great room floor plan
• Vaulted ceiling with a brick fireplace, wet bar, skylights, and hardwood floors.
• Large eat-in kitchen upgrades include granite countertops and stainless steel appliances along with lots of cabinet space
• Formal dining room features a trey ceiling, and hardwood floors.
• New wood staircase to the 2nd floor
• Large master bedroom (with more beautiful wood floors) also his & her walk-in closets, master bath with large whirlpool tub, and separate shower / water closet.
• Balcony/loft area that could be used as an office that overlooks the great room.
• Lower level walkout has a large family/game room and 1/2 bath along with plenty of storage.
• Large deck and very treed and level private backyard (the property goes well beyond the back fence)

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

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

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

• Contemporary Montego floor plan by Ball Homes
• Live in comfort and style
• 3 year old - 3 bedroom 2 bath open floor plan
• Well cared for
• Upgrades include:
• Enormous stamped patio
• Very large fenced in back yard
• Built in book shelves on either side of the gas fire place
• Designer nook wall
• Open floor plan and is enhanced by volume ceilings
• Large windows
• Open staircase that overlooks the family room.

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

6303 BEULAH CHURCH RD by Bob Sokoler, www.weselllouisville.com

The best of all worlds! In this home you'll find the country charm of a farm house along with a large modern 580 square foot addition. Best of all the home is close to Louisville. You won't have to drive 60 miles to reach this house. It's 1 minute off the gene Snyder! Best of all you'll find more than 3 acres to spread out!

This is a one of a kind find in Jefferson County with 3 bedrooms (there's a 4th room upstairs that could easily be converted to a bedroom). The new 1st floor Master Bedroom suite has a walk in closet, bathroom windows and light galore with a sliding glass door that opens to a large private deck. The large family room and its windows bring views of the private backyard into the house. A wrap around rear deck helps you relax 12 months a year.

The large kitchen has a breakfast bar and plenty of counter and cabinet space. What was the original living room is now being used as a large formal dining room. A second bedroom and second bathroom round out the 1st floor. Upstairs, another large bedroom and large family room. There's also a fourth room currently being used for storage. Outback, 2 one car garages and enough land to farm or board several horses.

•       A great Louisville Home
•       Style
•       Elegance
•       WOW factor
•       Hardwood floors
•       Large formal living room
•       Large formal dining room
•       Gourmet kitchen will excite you with Granite countertops, a brand new GE profile wall oven, brand new GE microwave new Kitchen Aid dishwasher (November 2009). Hickory cabinets, recessed and under cabinet lighting and for energy efficiency, one of several "SolaTube" lights that bring in sun and moon light saving on lighting costs.
•       Informal dining area off the kitchen
•       Magnificent garden room with walls of energy efficient windows and sliding glass doors, gas fireplace and alcove for TV ( the TV will remain with the house).
•       Enormous great room with wood/gas fireplace, mantel, flanked by built-in shelving and built-in cabinets on either side.
•       The Master Bathroom has just been updated, with amazing spa type features that will put a smile on your face every time you enter it. There's a double vessel bowl vanity, Jacuzzi style tub, private water closet, beautiful tiled shower with seat, The entire bathroom has matching tile on the floor and walls. Don't miss the enormous walk in closet in the master bathroom.
•       Great example of Louisville Real Estate.

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

• By Bob Sokoler, www.WeSellLouisville.com
• Check out 2207 ARNOLD PALMER BLVD 
• Here’s a home that includes 7 Bedrooms 4 baths!
• Double story great room
• Gourmet kitchen features granite and Corian countertops, travertine tile backsplash, Kitchen aide Stainless Steel Appliances, circular breakfast bar and an abundance of cabinets, Circular eating area with tongue and groove ceiling.
• Large master bedroom is striking with similar views of the lake and golf course, Golf Course & Lake Views
• Two story entryway
• Large dining room
• Luxury master bathroom offers whirlpool type soaking tub, large separate shower, double vanity, ceramic tile and vaulted ceiling.
• California style master closet offers an amazing amount of storage. Upstairs 4 more large bedrooms all with California style closet inserts and 2 more bathrooms, one a Jack and Jill.
• Two Bars on separate ends, media area, another gas fireplace, 2 more bedrooms and full bath. Outback extensive landscaping and premium ornamental fencing, patio and water fall pond.
• All overlooking the golf course and lake.
• Other features include circular drive and daylight windows in finished lower level, Hot tub will stay. Natural gas hookup on patio for grill,
• Patio shaded in evening for entertaining, Smart lighting throughout home, one block from LFCC club house.
• Just 3 blocks from new Stopher Elementary School and 1 block from The Palmer Pool.

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

The Medley Sokoler Team is thrilled to announce the addition of Dedre Morse to our team! Dedre moved to Louisville in 1998 and after being a stay at home mom for years decided to get back into the business world as a Real Estate Agent. Dedre has worked for several Real Estate Companies and agents in the Louisville area closing more than 18 million dollars a year in Louisville Real Estate. 

Dedre has a strong background in relocations ( people moving into the Louisville area), having worked for the "Relo" division of a local area Real Estate Company and coordinating all internet leads for a team of agents.

Our newest team member moved briefly to Arkansas, but missed Louisville and her  family too much so she is back. Dedre says "I and happy to be back and working with the Medley Sokoler Team at RE/MAX Properties East". We're thrilled to have Dedre as a member of the team!

Looking for Louisville Real Estate? Call the Medley Sokoler team. Let us help you find your next Louisville Home!

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

Around the United Stated, people are moving and the top spot is Kentucky! A new report by U-Haul International Inc. titled "2009 Top 10 U.S. Growth States," and published by Real Trends says Kentucky tops the list of places to move for states with more than 20,000 families. The report shows Kentucky had the highest percentage of growth, with 5.76 percent more families moving into the state than out.

Why, well our Medley Sokoler Team can give you several thousand reasons but to sum it up just look at Louisville Kentucky. Quality of life, friendly people, low crime, clean streets and 20 minutes to get anywhere in town, in short it’s big city living with a small town feel.  We’re seeing people moving into town daily and our Louisville Homes Sales show jump through the roof.

Here are the states (with more than 20,000 families moving) that had positive in-migration:
1. Kentucky
2. Florida
3. Georgia
4. Oklahoma
5. Illinois
6. Alabama
7. Washington, D.C.
8. Louisiana
9. South Carolina
10. Arizona

If you’re wondering, for states with 5,000 to 20,000 families moving, Vermont had the highest percentage, with a growth rate of 16.67 percent in 2009, moving Maine to second place after two years of ranking first.

For more information on Louisville Real Estate call The Medley Sokoler Team at (502) 376-5483.

Home sales should increase for Louisville’s more expensive homes as the owners of the first time homes start looking for their move up home. The $6500 move up tax credit for anyone who has owned a home for that past 5 years is still available. Both the first time homebuyers credit and the move up credit require that buyers be under contract by the end of April and close by the end of June.

Feb 2010

 Feb 2009

Norine is not a fan of buffet restaurants but she was so impressed with Umai we went back a second time Saturday night. This, my friends is unprecedented for my wife but there are a number of reasons why!  Let’s start with the atmosphere, bright clean (of course it’s new but I think they’ll keep it up) large yet cozy (they’ll need room if Umai catches on and crowds turn out to eat).  The only negative is sitting too close to the front door. Even though there are two entrances to buffer the wind, anyone sitting near the font gets a cold chill every time the door opens. My advice is to sit towards the middle or back.

The food is fresh and the variety is amazing. On the nights we were there, Crab Legs were large and plentiful the Stone Crab was good but the ginger sauce made them hard to handle. More than once the stone crabs slipped out of my hands (they had been precut but still tough to handle).  There was a wide selection of Sushi and Sashimi all being made in front of us by several chefs. The Mongolian Grill looked good (I stayed with the seafood) and the variety of Chinese food also was tasty (I only tried one or two dishes). 

There are too many items on the multiple food stations to describe but I suggest walking around the entire food area to get a feel for what is available. Pick your top 10 or 15 items and dig in. I never even came close to trying the salads to desserts.

The price with soda is about 16 dollars a person, pretty standard for local buffets, but for that price the quality is good, the selection is amazing and I could eat there every night of the week if my wife and my diet would let me!

For more information about Bob and Norine Sokoler head to www.weselllouisville.com

 Larry Platt is no stranger to the media. He first attracted the spotlight back in the 1960s when he volunteered as a teenage crusader for the Civil Rights Movement in Georgia. If you’re looking for Louisville Real Estate visit www.weselllouisville.com. If you’re looking for a good laugh, watch the video below.