Real Estate Information Archive

801 HARVEST GROVE WAY Lake Forest Living - By Bob Sokoler, www.weselllouisville.com

1. This one has the WOW factor!
2. New paint, Lighting fixtures, finished basement.
3. Located on a quiet Lake Forest cul-de-sac.
4. This elegant Eberenz-built two story home boasts 4600 square feet of living space surrounded by mature, professionally landscaped gardens offering plenty of privacy.
5. The sprawling first floor features include an open 2-story foyer, a very large updated kitchen with granite countertops and tumbled marble backsplash, hardwood floors, a large center island, breakfast bar, planning desk and a spacious dining area.
6. The first floor includes a formal dining room, large family room with a gas Creekstone fireplace, crown moldings and custom built-ins. Double glass atrium sliding doors lead to a separate office or living room.
7. There are two sets of stairs to the second level; one from the front entry way and one on the back of the house from the kitchen.
8. The second floor has a master suite with an enormous master bath. The bath features granite counters, Italian Botticino marble floors and marble showers (dual shower heads) with a spa tub. There is also a room off the bedroom which functions as a sitting room or office. Finally, there are two large his and her walk in closets.
9. There are three nicely sized additional bedrooms on the second floor and a full bath.
10. The finished basement includes a newly finished second family room with built in bookcases and entertainment center, a granite wet bar with a vessel lit sink and mini fridge.
11. There is also a full bath in the basement and a separate room which could be used as an exercise room or an office.
12. There is additional unfinished space for storage. Newer HVAC in 2005. Glass doors off the eat-in kitchen lead to a large tiered deck and professionally landscaped flat, fenced backyard (one side of the fence has been taken down but would be restored at buyers request).
13. Lake Forest amenities include two neighborhood pools, tennis courts, playgrounds and a club house. Optional memberships to the Lake Forest Country Club features an Arnold Palmer designed golf course.
14. The neighborhood is also known for its close proximity to some of the best schools in Louisville.

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

606 HIGHWOOD DR, By Bob Sokoler, www.weselllouisville.com

Welcome Home to Charming Highwood! Here's a First Floor Condo conveniently located in the Crescent Hill Area. You'll find this Condo has been updated throughout... including a White Cabinetry Kitchen with Stove, Refrigerator, Built-in Microwave & Dishwasher (all to remain)! The Kitchen adjoins and is open to the Dining Area and Living Room this is a true Open Floor Plan. Upgrades include Custom Molding/Trim, Neutral Carpeting & Updated Lighting Throughout. There's an Updated Bath w/Ceramic Tile Floor, Raised Vanity, Mirror & Fixtures. The Large Master Bedroom includes a newer Ceiling Fan & Light Kit, High Speed Internet Hookup, Phone & Cable Hookups. One of the best features of this condo is that is has a Washer & Dryer Hookup inside the unit (this is not a feature in many of the other units) The Condo is located just a stone's throw from the Clubhouse featuring an In-Ground Swimming Pool. Another great amenity of this complex is that it offers a Basement for shelter and includes a large Storage Bin for each unit. Other features include an Intercom Entry System, Small Pets are allowed, Very affordable utilities & low monthly maintenance that includes: Water, Sewer, Trash, Exterior Maintenance, Master Insurance, Pool & Clubhouse! Highwood is located just minutes from Downtown Louisville, Unique Shops, Restaurants, Interstate & Much More

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.

8704 VALERIDGE CT, By Bob Sokoler, www.WeSellLouisville.com

• Here's a beautifully maintained and updated ranch with open plan waiting for you in Lyndon.
• Hardwood floors great you in entry foyer, kitchen and breakfast areas.
• The kitchen has Granite countertops, white updated appliances (GE Advantium Oven & Refrigerator) and beautiful oak cabinets.
• In the very large great room - a vaulted ceiling and Wood Burning fireplace with gas logs.
• There are 3 large bedrooms with neutral paint.
• The master bathroom has a whirlpool type Jacuzzi style tub, separate shower (in the water closet).
• There's also a large walk-in closet.
• The professionally finished basement wet bar and built-in cabinets.
• Outback a comfortable deck and backyard.
• Other features include: Hi-efficiency Lennox pulse furnace, humidifier.
• New carpets in 2008.
• 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

3511 COVENTRY TEE CT, by Bob Sokoler, www.weselllouisville.com

• 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

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

 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