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

Come home to your very own tudor-style, walk-out ranch. You'll enjoy the heart pine floors, 20 foot ceilings, and exposed beams throughout. This home is perfect for entertaining with an eat-in kitchen that opens up to an inviting living room where you'll find an elevator shaft! Lots of natural lighting with views of the beautiful landscape and peaceful pond. As you are mesmerized by the charm in this home, be sure to check out the lower level ensuite. It is complete with bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and a warm and cozy den. There is so much more you will enjoy!

213 Buckland Trace

$649,000

4 Beds 3 Baths

Contact Agent Julie W Pogue

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

Enjoy Anchorage living without the school taxes. This lovely 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home has had extensive updates over the fews years both on the interior and the exterior. Updates include: new white oak hardwood floors, electrical updates, stunning millwork, a full kitchen update including professional grade appliances. More work than we can include, please see updates on documents. It's situated on a 2-acre private lot. The home is perfect for entertaining. This home will not last long!

2307 Evergreen Rd

$575,000

3 Beds 3 Baths

Contact Agent Julie W Pogue

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

This charming home is conveniently located near historic downtown LaGrange, and features many recent updates. The beautifully renovated kitchen includes marble counters, new cabinetry, and a professional style Thermador gas range. Both bathrooms are freshly updated, and the roof, HVAC, sump pump, and water heater have been replaced. Additionally, the house exterior is newly painted, and new white oak hardwood floors are featured throughout much of the first floor, complementing the existing original pine flooring. The spacious back yard is fully fenced, and the front yard includes a lovely English-style garden. The new two-car garage boasts nearly 1,200 square feet of additional space, including an upstairs area that can be easily finished as a mother-in-law suite.

202 Chestnut Ave

$300,000

4 Beds 2 Baths

Contact Agent Julie W Pogue

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

This wonderful brick ranch features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, multiple living areas, and many upgrades, including smart LG kitchen and laundry appliances, replacement windows throughout, updated mechanicals and electrical panel, and a new security system. The home has a spacious finished basement with large family room, exercise room with closet, full bath, and another bonus room with closet. There are also beautiful hardwood and tile floors throughout. The large 2.5 car garage features upgraded 220 electric service. Enjoy a beautiful rear yard, complete with koi pond and garden, and an attractive modern privacy fence with matching driveway gate. This lovely home is conveniently located close to shopping and restaurants, in a walkable, family-friendly neighborhood.

3215 Furman Blvd

$270,000

3 Beds 2 Baths

Contact Agent Julie W Pogue

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

1611 Washington Blvd

$228,000

2 Beds 1 Baths

Contact Agent Julie Hermann

(732) 569-4000 | jkhermann15@gmail.com

Space, privacy, and convenience combine in this detached condo, located on a quiet and lovely cul-de-sac. The home features 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Sit out on the back deck and enjoy the lush and spacious backyard. This special property provides the feel and separation of a stand alone residence, but offers the convenience of a condominium - the HOA covers mowing, snow removal, and trash.

12109 Eastbay Ct

$220,000

3 Beds 2 Baths

Contact Agent Julie W Pogue

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

Great opportunity to purchase a fully rented quadplex with immediate cash flow. 4 large units featuring a large living room, eat-in kitchen with laundry room, 2 bedrooms and bath with tub and shower. There is parking for tenants within steps of the front door. The rear yard has a separate concrete patio for each tenant. Each unit has its own HVAC and water heater and each unit has its own electric meter. All of the HVAC systems and water heaters have been replaced since the current owner

5501 Lodema Way

$350,000

Contact Agent Guthrie L Zaring

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

Looking for a place in the country, but still want to be able to get to city easily and quickly? This is a 15 acre tract that features both cleared land for building and/or livestock/crops and wooded land for hunting, camping, or just enjoying nature. It has a nice road front with a sloping grade perfect for building a walkout with a scenic view of the woods and nearby Jeptha Knobs. The street address of this property is in Frankfort, but it's actually in Shelby Co., where it is taxed and from where utilities are provided. This property has the benefit of feeling secluded, but yet Interstate 64 is a mere 4.5 miles away and is and easy commute to Louisville, Frankfort, and Lexington. It's a great place to make a home or just have a weekend getaway!

1449 Hansborough Rd

$224,900

Contact Agent Kevin M Grebe

(502) 432-7393 | kevin@juliepogue.com

Fantastic lot location providing the opportunity to build.

Tract 1 La Grange Rd

$75,000

Contact Agent Julie W Pogue

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

Are you looking to escape ''off the grid'' and enjoy being away from the city and noise? This is your chance! Close to 1.5 acre lot with great views of Rough River Lake. It also has a deeded dock! Lot is located within the secluded Fawn Hill subdivision, and is within 15 minutes of Rough River Dam State Park and 20 minutes from both Leitchfield and Hardinsburg. Water and electric both available near property for tie-in.

284 & 300 Fawn Hl Rd

$38,499

Contact Agent Alissa Meriwether

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

Available November 1st. Updated kitchen and baths. Not only is this home charming, it is spectacular! This all brick doll house in the heart of St. Matthews is 2 blocks from Seneca Park and features a spacious living room, formal dining room, 4 large bedrooms and 2 full baths. Great floor plan, hardwood floors, heated Florida room overlooks ultra-private, landscaped yard. Two-car detached garage. Rental application and credit check required. Security deposit of $2,400. Pets are allowed with a $350 non-refundable pet deposit and a fee of $60 per month per pet.

505 Fairlawn Rd

$2,400

4 Beds 2 Baths

Contact Agent Julie W Pogue

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

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