Keeping Up the Value of Your Home

Keeping up your home is always in your best interest. It's important to keep up the look inside and out, especially if there's a sell in your future. Here are some tips to keep in mind.

source: realtytimes.com

Written by: Melissa Kennedy

Featured Homes

Situated on a private cul-de sac, this home boasts an incredible park-like setting with a woodland garden. Featuring a stunning stream/water feature, the backyard is beautifully landscaped. Enjoy the view from the spacious two-storied decks ideal for entertaining guests. Step inside to find soaring windows overlooking the view from the Great Room, a luxurious primary bedroom and bathroom, and a recently remodeled kitchen with quartz countertops on the main floor. Three additional bedrooms and two full baths complete the upper floor. The lower level is truly incredible with 12-foot ceilings, an additional primary bedroom with a full bathroom, great room with bar, and wine room.

2120 Starmont Rd

$795,000

5 Beds 5 Baths

Contact Agent Julie W Pogue

(502) 238-7400 | julie@juliepogue.com

Enjoy Norton Commons living in this amazing bungalow that provide modern amenities in large, functional spaces. This house is ideal for entertaining as the kitchen, dining room, and great room all flow easily onto the outdoor covered breezeway that is large enough to sit and enjoy the warm summer weather. The second-floor boasts two large bedrooms and a loft area that offers a flexible bonus space. You will find custom tile in the kitchen with incredible cabinets ideal for storage needs. The hardwood floors go throughout the house and the detailed trim is a must see. With an unfinished basement, this home provides the perfect opportunity to create more living space and custom finishes. The Geothermal HVAC systems allows the advantage of the geothermal tax credit.

6411 Meeting St

$725,000

3 Beds 3 Baths

Contact Agent Julie W Pogue

(502) 238-7400 | julie@juliepogue.com

NEW PRICE!! Exuding all the charm and character one would expect from a Highlands home built in 1910 and completely updated for living in the 21st century, 2108 Kenilworth Place is located on a private, dead end street on the park side of Bardstown Road. This masterfully renovated home features a welcoming front porch with double leaded-glass front doors opening into a large hall with a fabulous staircase. The open living room features a fireplace fitted with a pellet stove, built in cabinets and shelving and wooden shutters on the windows. The living room opens directly into a large open kitchen with slate flooring, tons of cabinetry, GE Monogram stainless refrigerator, avantium microwave, built in Monogram stove, gas cooktop, dishwasher, wine cooler and

2108 Kenilworth Pl

$615,000

4 Beds 3 Baths

Contact Agent Guthrie L Zaring

(502) 238-7400 | guthrie@juliepogue.com

Welcome to this classic home in highly desirable Indian Hills. This prime location is minutes from the heart of St. Matthews, downtown and anywhere else you need to go! When you enter the home, you'll feel the charm that a loved home brings with it's hardwood floors and classic finishes. A renovation brought modern features with a spacious open kitchen and dining area that flows out to a screened patio overlooking a private treed lot. The brick patio, professional landscaping and many areas of a gardeners' delight surround a perfect size swimming pool. The mature trees will make you think you are far away from the world! The home has 3 bedrooms on the first floor and a master retreat upstairs. Updates include new roof, skylights and much more. Please see the details on

116 Blankenbaker Ln

$599,950

4 Beds 3 Baths

Contact Agent Alissa Meriwether

(502) 238-7400 | alissa@juliepogue.com

Come see this 9-year old, custom built ranch with beautiful finishes. You enter into a open concept living room, dining room and kitchen that is perfect for entertaining. The kitchen features custom cabinetry and granite countertops. This home features a luxurious first floor bedroom with a tray ceiling and gorgeous bathroom with more custom cabinetry and granite. With an amazing walkout basement, carry your entertaining throughout the whole house including the deck and lower level patio and fire pit perfect for relaxing. The basement also includes a second kitchen area, game area and exercise room.

3419 Hillvale Rd

$515,000

4 Beds 3 Baths

Contact Agent Julie W Pogue

(502) 238-7400 | julie@juliepogue.com

10605 Providence Dr

$405,000

4 Beds 3 Baths

Contact Agent Wyatt C Allison

(502) 994-5121 | wyatt@juliepogue.com

Offering a summer residence with one of the most fabulous river views in the city of Louisville, this cottage rests right on the shores of the beautiful Ohio River next to the new East End Bridge with direct views of Six Mile Island downriver and Twelve Mile Island upriver. This well constructed summer home is built of concrete block with poured concrete foundation and roof. Everything has been upgraded including stainless cabinets in the kitchen and bath, new plumbing, electrical and roof. New interior and exterior paint add to the charm of this cottage which also has new tile flooring and a screened porch facing the river. The walls of the two bedrooms of the original cottage have been removed to create an open floor plan but could easily be replaced.

6100 Transylvania Beach Rd

$295,000

1 Baths

Contact Agent Guthrie L Zaring

(502) 238-7400 | guthrie@juliepogue.com

AVAILABLE SEPT 1ST This charming 3 bedroom cottage is located in the highly desirable Seneca/Lexington Road area with convenient access to Downtown, Highlands's entertainment district. This home has been updated inside and out. It features an open floor plan on the main floor with new Hardwood floors throughout. Spacious Kitchen has all new Cabinets, tile backsplash, and granite countertops. All new Stainless Steel appliances. First floor Laundry off Kitchen. There are 2 bedrooms, with ceiling fans, and a full bath on the main floor. Full bath features Vessel bowls, vanities and beautiful new tile. There is all new plumbing throughout. The upper level hosts the Master Suite with an extensive bath made up of a 4'+ shower with a glass door, a separate tub, a double vanity with Vessel Bowls

506 Morningside Dr

$2,600

3 Beds 2 Baths

Contact Agent Julie W Pogue

(502) 238-7400 | julie@juliepogue.com

Available September 1st. Great location, large lot, quiet street, and updated throughout. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath ranch home features hardwood floors, an eat in kitchen, a huge dining room, and a sunroom with tile floors. Each bedroom has their own bath and walk-in closets. The huge yard is fully fenced and has two covered decks. There is a 1 car garage attached, a 2 car carport and another 1 car garage in back. Pets allowed with a $300 non-refundable deposit and $50 per pet per month fee. Rental application and credit check required. Security deposit of $2,200

1811 Myddleton Dr

$2,200

2 Beds 2 Baths

Contact Agent Julie W Pogue

(502) 238-7400 | julie@juliepogue.com

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