🏡Today's Random Real Estate 2️⃣cents Tuesday is about how you only live once, be sure you are celebrating 🎉 With that being said buying a home is one of the largest transactions that you will ever complete, it should be an exciting and momentous occasion! I think that buying a house should be like any other super special occasion. This celebration 🍾 should be even bigger than a holiday because you only do this a few times in your life, if ever. As soon as you get settled in, send out the invites and have an amazing housewarming party. How can you go wrong with having people that you care about come see a tremendous accomplishment and you get presents! 🎁
😁Cash in on my 2️⃣cents and throw an amazing house warming party because this accomplishment is worth celebrating!🎈
Want to be near downtown Richmond? Check out Stonewall Estates!
This week we are staying in town to check out the gorgeous, quaint community of Stonewall Estates, right in the center of Richmond, KY!
Subdivided in the late 1980’s, there are only 35 homes in this special neighborhood. Driving into the beautifully maintained front entrance, you’ll notice streetlights (yay!) and the immaculate landscaping at each and every lot. The homeowners in this neighborhood take a ton of pride in keeping their yards looking spectacular. Each home is unique and most were probably custom built, or at least have custom upgrades.
Homes in this neighborhood rarely come up for sale. In fact, in the past 2 years, only 3 have sold. Residents just love living here, raise their families here and choose to stay in Stonewall Estates for a long time. The sales prices in the past 2 years range from $260k-$300k. There is an HOA, but the fee is incredibly reasonable and they do such a wonderful job of maintaining that front entrance.
If you love the convenience of Stonewall Estates (so close to EKU, downtown and interstate at exit 87!) and want to check out this neighborhood for yourself, let me know! I am super familiar with this neighborhood and have helped many clients sell their homes here. Reach out to me at 859-353-2853 or Amanda@MARCUMsold.com! And of course if you are ready to sell in Stonewall Estates, I know we can sell your home quickly. I can’t wait to work with you!
Neighborhood Standout Features:
Beautiful custom homes
Super convenient to downtown, EKU, and the interstate
🏡Today's Random Real Estate 2️⃣cents Tuesday - Peoples perception of houses are at many times different! A sense of comfort when a person walks into a home helps with whether or not they can see themselves living there. Comfort can come from many things, for some people it can be the smell of lemon 🍋 and lavender or from a certain paint color. Some of these things can not be felt from just seeing a picture online. So getting out and viewing potential homes is important even if the online pictures might not be drawing you in. Most people have a first gut reaction and it makes all the difference. If the house is even remotely a possibility get out and check it out in person!
Cash in on my 2️⃣cents and find out what home gives you the warm 💕 and fuzzies!
The #MARCUMsold Show: Episode 16, All Your Detailed Questions Answered About Home Inspections
On this Episode of the MARCUMsold Show we have one of our favorite home inspectors, Tim Fifield with Affordable Home Inspections. Today we are going to get some of the most detailed questions answered that you have always wondered about a home inspections. And find the answers to questions, like why it's so important for a buyer to have a home inspections. Also Tim tells us exactly what a home inspection entails and what components of a home he looks at, for example some of the items he inspects are crawl spaces, attics, plumbing, and electrical. With all these items he photographs them to share with the buyer so they can see it also the photos will be included in his report. One thing that buyers need to be aware of is that a home inspector is not licensed in every career. So we test components, identify issues and them point you in the right direction if a items needs further attention. A home inspection gives you a really good general over view of the home and a very detailed report. Then as a buyer you have to determine what is important to you. We really appreciate Tim being with us again on The #MARCUMsold Show! Link for the InterNACHI’s Home Inspection Standards of Practice, http://bit.ly/2vmmaTc
Need to be located between Berea and Richmond? Check out Twin Lakes!
Located a little outside of town, on 25 between Richmond and Berea, is the really cute neighborhood of Twin Lakes! Twin Lakes is full of wonderful brick homes and available lots to build your dream home!
This former farmland was subdivided in 2005 into 60 lots. Lots range in size from .25 acres to 1 acre, with the original homes having larger lots. There is future development planned for this neighborhood, but further details about it have not yet been announced.
In the past year (2018/2019), sale prices ranged from $200k-$250k. Homes in this neighborhood can definitely go up to $300k though, depending on the property. Homes are on the market for an average of 100 days in Twin Lakes. You get city sewer in Twin Lakes and you are able to have storage buildings and gardens in your yard. This is really a beautiful area that is a little more affordable since you are a little outside the city. If you need to be located between Berea and Richmond, Twin Lakes might be for you!
If you are interested in buying or selling in Twin Lakes, let me know! I am super familiar with this neighborhood and have helped many clients sell their homes here. Reach out to me at 859-353-2853 or Amanda@MARCUMsold.com and I’d love to hear about your real estate goals!
🏡Today's Random Real Estate 2️⃣cents Tuesday is about having determination and following through. If you do the steps needed, even if there are obstacles, eventually it will happen. If owning a house 🏡 is your goal, it is attainable with the right direction! More than likely it will not be a quick process, but all the hard work 😓 will be worth it in the end!
Cash in on my 2️⃣cents and have a new home at the end of your tunnel! 🌟🚂🏠
The #MARCUMsold Show: Episode 15, 2019 March Statistics for Madison County Real Estate
Welcome to the next episode of The #MARCUMsold Show. Today we are talking about the statistics for sold properties in Madison County for March 2019. The first quarter for the MARCUMsold Team was great and really strong, however for the statistics for Madison County we were actually down 16% in March. The average days on the market for March of 2019 has increased but it is still very strong, at around 77 days. There were 99 residential homes sold with the average sales price at $190,000. Lets compare it to March of 2018, homes were on the market for an average of 57 days. A total of 129 homes sold and the average sales price was $185,000. We do feel like the weather played a part in the decrease of listings sold. At the moment we have buyers just waiting for homes to go on the market to find exactly what they are looking for. If you have any thoughts on selling I can almost guarantee there is a buyer for your home! We feel very positive about the market and lots of good things happening in the market. It is just a great time to be a buyer or seller. As for a buyers we still have interest rates that are at a 10 year low. Give us a call, we would love to earn your trust!
Backing up to the fun and challenging Battlefield Golf Course in Richmond, is the fabulous neighborhood of Battlefield Place. Multiple-style houses fill Battlefield Place (ranch homes, two stories, tri-levels, 1.5 stories) so pretty much anything you are looking for can be found here!
Developed in 1999, there are 132 lots and 131 houses in Battlefield Place. There’s not a lot of through-traffic because the neighborhood does a complete circle – so the people that are driving through the neighborhood live there! Most of the homes are on ¼ acre, but some go up to ¾ acre. When your home backs up to the golf course though, your yard seems bigger (without the maintenance!). Prices in this neighborhood range from $160k-$275k. From families to retirees, there are a wide variety of neighbors that live in Battlefield Place, making it a really great place to live!
In the past year (2018/2019), the median price was $196,000 and the average price was $213,000. From the beginning of 2018 to April of 2019, 11 homes have sold in Battlefield Place and they were on the market for an average of 40 days.
If you are interested in buying or selling in Battlefield Place, let me know! I have sold more houses in this neighborhood than I can count! I also LOVE playing this golf course, so I’m super familiar with this area. Reach out to me at 859-353-2853 or Amanda@MARCUMsold.com and I’d love to tell you more!
Neighborhood Standout Features:
More than half of the homes back up to the golf course
🏡Today's Random Real Estate 2️⃣cents Tuesday is about showing older homes love and respect. Take time to go through your “mature” home and in a sense it should be like respecting your elders.☺️ Older homes are a treasure 💎trove of history. Try very hard when making fixes to not disturb the special things that make the home unique even if it doesn’t look new. As time goes by there will be updates that the property will need to preserve the home for it’s future. For the person who wants a “perfect home" going with one that has been built many years ago might not be a great choice. Owning an older home is truly a labor of love and you are the caretaker of it’s story.
Cash in on my 2️⃣cents and be ready to take part in real estate history!
The #MARCUMsold Show: Episode 14, The Truth You Need to Know About Crawl Spaces
Welcome to another episode of The #MARCUMsold Show. Today we are with Tim Fifield of Affordable Home Inspections and he is going to detail everything you need to know about your crawl space! Find answers to these important questions to make the selling process go smoothly! What are the things as a home owner/seller getting ready to list their house need to look at and do in their crawl space? What needs to be kept off the ground in your crawl space? What problems with the foundation may look like? Are your piers done properly? Should you keep your basement vents open or closed? The more you can do on the front end the easier the whole process of selling your home will be! Tim has provided us with some great tips and if your interested in selling your home I have them in checklist form and can send them to you!