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Louisville Home Sales in April Skyrocket

2013-05-04T13:52:00-07:00

Louisville has more than the Kentucky Derby to celebrate on this first Saturday in May! Louisville home sales jumped through the roof in April 2013 compared to one year before and skyrocketed to the moon when compared to April 2011. The number of Louisville homes going under contract in April compared to April 2012 was up a whopping 24.22%, and up 47.63% when compared to April 2011. The numbers are equally impressive when looking at the number of homes that actually sold and closed. When we compared April 2013 to April of last year the number of homes that closed was up 23.34 % and when compared to April 2011 the number was up 41.15%.

Naturally the month of April in any year marks the official start of the home buying season. But the nation’s economy appears to be on track and headed full steam ahead! We’ve got a number of factors to look at: unemployment rates are down, interest rates remain under 4% on a 30 year fixed mortgage, housing prices remain lower than in past years and confidence in the economy seems to have returned.

Our Medley Sokoler Team hit a new sales record in April, in past years we typically put 15 homes under contract in April with signs of the economic recovery in full swing we were hoping to put 25 homes under contract in April. But we could never have expected to put 50 homes under contract in one month. We’re either close to full price offers on a number of our homes that are priced correctly and in some cases we’re seeing multiple offers on our homes.

As of the beginning of May we have not seen a housing shortage (already being seen in other parts of the country) but there are definitely fewer homes for buyers to choose from and homes in good condition, priced correctly and in good areas are selling quickly.

The one problem we are seeing stems from the appraisals being conducted by banks. Understand that appraisers have a very tough job, they’re working under guidelines established by the Obama administration handed down three years ago when the housing market was in a decline. These appraisers were told look back 4 to 6 months and no further than half a mile radius from the subject house when pulling comparative homes for an appraisal. The guidelines were not much different than in years past with one exception; they carried sharp teeth.

The Obama administration made it clear that if an appraiser did not follow the guidelines completely their license would be in jeopardy and finds would be imminent. That scared appraisers and as a result even today appraisers will not vary from those guidelines reinforced three years ago. So here we are today in a market seeing multiple offers which more often than not could bid up the price on a home over list price. If the house was priced correctly to begin with and multiple offers put the new sales price at $5000 or even $10,000 over list price, appraisers will be unable to find comparables to improve the new higher price.

What that means is home sales could fall apart because of appraisals. I’ve personally contacted the news media and asked them to report on this problem, but the concern the field may be premature. The fact that we sold 246 homes last year and our Medley Sokoler Team is on track to close some 300 homes this year gives me a much clearer picture of problems (then realtors who always sell 20 or 30 homes a year ) as they were about to occur.

The appraisal industry needs an overhaul immediately, regulations need to be relaxed and the Obama administration needs a complete review of the appraisal process not only for new purchases but for the refi of mortgages. The big problem is any review could take months if not years to complete. If appraisal problems occur and contracts fall apart any gains the economy has seen in moving forward could be stifled. I hope I’m wrong but at this point only time will tell.
April 2013
Number of Houses Under Contract

This month: 1804

Last month: 1682

This month last year: 22
Number of Houses Sold & Closed

This month: 1300

Last month: 1049

This month last year: 7
Average Selling Price

This month: $162,613

Last month: $170,424

This month last year: $159,943
Average Days on Market

This month: 70

Last month: 83

This month last year: 108
Median Sales Price
135,000 April 2012
Number of Houses Under Contract

This month: 1451

Last month: 1398

This month last year: 107
Number of Houses Sold & Closed

This month: 1054

Last month: 907

This month last year: 121
Average Selling Price

This month: $169,568

Last month: $162,604

This month last year: $177,249
Average Days on Market

This month: 89

Last month: 92

This month last year: 75
Median Sales Price
138,000 April 2011
Number of Houses Under Contract

This month: 1222

Last month: 1374

This month last year: 119
Number of Houses Sold & Closed

This month: 921

Last month: 891

This month last year: 112
Average Selling Price

This month: $155,406

Last month: $152,840

This month last year: $151,504
Average Days on Market

This month: 85

Last month: 87

This month last year: 88
Median Sales Price
127,000

Louisville Home Sales Continue to Improve!

2013-01-01T18:32:00-07:00

Despite fear of falling off a financial cliff the new Louisville Home Sales Numbers for December 2012 show a clear picture of a recovering Louisville Real Estate Market! Spurred on by the continuation of record setting low interest rates, home prices that have apparently hit bottom and rising home and apartment rental prices, the housing market continues to improve. The number of homes going under contract into a pending status went from 829 in December 2011 to 931 in December 12 for a gain of 12.3 percent. The good news continues with the number of Louisville homes that actually sold and closed. The total went from 860 homes in December 2011 to 975 last month for a 13.37 percent gain. More good news comparing December 2011 to December 2012 as the days on market went from 86 to 80 days and the medium price of a home increased $9,000. Looking back it was an amazing year for The Medley Sokoler team! We helped 246 families move in 2012! Our Home Sales were up 46% over 2011 Just two of the highlights from December include a home that had been on the market in Longwood 506 days with different agents. The Medley Sokoler Team took over the listing November 2nd RAISED the price and with amazing marketing sold it in 21 says. Hear the sellers talk about it at http://www.LouisvilleSellersTalk.com. On November 25th we took over another listing in Paramount Estates that had been on the market 509 days, The Medley Sokoler Team Took over the listing at the same price and had it under contract in 19 Days. Again Amazing Marketing! The outlook for 2013 looks very promising! Interest rates should remain low, so should home prices and unless the fiscal cliff destroys confidence in our economy Louisville Homes Sales should continue to improve. December 2012
Number of Houses Under Contract

This month: 931

Last month: 1028

This month last year: 0
Number of Houses Sold & Closed

This month: 975

Last month: 1007

This month last year: 0
Average Selling Price

This month: $166,331

Last month: $170,428

This month last year: $0
Average Days on Market

This month: 81

Last month: 80

This month last year: 0
Median Sales Price
139,000 December 2011
Number of Houses Under Contract

This month: 829

Last month: 1023

This month last year: 0
Number of Houses Sold & Closed

This month: 860

Last month: 870

This month last year: 0
Average Selling Price

This month: $160,402

Last month: $156,874

This month last year: $0
Average Days on Market

This month: 96

Last month: 86

This month last year: 0
Median Sales Price
130,500

Preview of Homearama 2013 with a tour of 11105 LITTLE ROCK CT, Louisville KY 40241

2013-04-21T13:51:00-07:00

Homearama 2013 is less than 2 months away and work on the homes in Rock Springs is well under way! Here's a rare opportunity for you to tour one of the Elegant and Energy Efficient homes coming to Homearama 2013! This newest creation from Leo Thieneman and Sons LLC. is a State of the Art Energy Efficient home sure to be one of the centerpieces of Homearama in Rock Springs. It's available for purchase now or can be built to order. Walk past a covered front porch and into a formal entry with formal dining room on the right with corner column and decorative panel ceiling. Ahead an impressive Great Room with beam ceiling, built in bookcases, gas fireplace with surround and wood mantle and audio feeds for a house sound system. The great room flows into the kitchen in this open floor plan designed for family gatherings and parties. The kitchen features New light gray/beige custom cabinets with dove tail soft close draws, granite countertops and large center island with seating on both sides and built in bookcase on one end. There are Stainless steel upgraded GE Cafe Line appliances including a duel fuel 5 burner Gas range and electric oven vented to the outside. A brick accent wall in the kitchen that ties into the additional gas fireplace and surround wired and ready for your flat panel TV. The brick accent wall will also serve as a back-splash for one wall of kitchen cabinets. The 1st floor Master Suite features a trey ceiling and two rounds of crown molding, corner down lighting and decorative chandler in the middle for a more elegant look. The master bath features a double bowl vanity with granite top and under mounted sinks, framed duel mirrors and decorative sconces. There's a Bubble air jet soaking tub and large separate ceramic tile shower with seamless glass door. You'll appreciate the upgraded master closet with custom California style shelving. The second floor features 3 really good-sized bedrooms with large closets. One bedroom has it's own bathroom and two bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bathroom. All bathrooms feature granite counter tops. The lower level is ready for finishing and can be added to the home at builder cost if the home is purchased before Homearama. The lower level is plumbed for a full bath and egress window if owner wants to add an additional bathroom. The large covered back porch adds a nice touch to an amazing home!

For more information on this Louisville Home, or information about Louisville Real Estate or to work with the hardest working Louisville Real Estate Team in Kentucky "The Medley Sokoler Team" at REMAX Properties East,10525 Timberwood Circle, Louisville KY 40223 head to http://www.WeSellLouisville.com or call (502) 376-5483.

March Madness for 2013 Louisville home sales!

2013-04-02T10:04:00-07:00

College Basketball is not the only thing on the minds of many in Louisville in March! Buying a Louisville home also ranks right up there. The number of homes going under contract in March 2013 skyrocketed when compared to just one year ago. Louisville experienced a 20.31 percent increase in homes going under contract. The number of homes sold and closed last month also increased when compared to 2012 by 15.66 percent. With the average selling price up $8000 and the average median price up $5000 over March 2012, the numbers are encouraging for any Louisville homeowner thinking about putting their home on the market. Add to that a major increase in buyer activity and the number of homes on the market, (6,351 as of this blog post) and you have a formula that could see a shortage of Louisville homes to sell in the near future. Many sellers may be sitting on the sidelines waiting for home prices to increase or a sign that the housing debacle of past years has officially passed. Slowly the news media is picking up on the fact that home sales have picked up. There have been a number of national stories on the increase of home sales, and Louisville’s Courier-Journal has reported one or two stories about an increase in local sales. But it’s far from being enough. Were constantly talking to potential sellers who have no clue where the market is and where it’s going. In the meantime we’re seeing multiple offers on some new listings and a number of our Medley Sokoler Team agents are desperately looking for the right home for their buyers. It’s a unique situation; just two years ago real estate agents were looking everywhere to find home buyers. Now the buyers are here yet selection is lower than we would have hoped for. For example one of our agents is looking for a home in the 40241 ZIP Code in a price range between 350 and $410,000. The house needs to have a second floor master but as of right now there are only a handful of homes that fit those requests on the market. The buyer has seen them and feels none are the correct fit. So the search continues for something that eventually should come on the market. The increase buyer activity becomes evident when you look at the average number of days a home is sitting on the market. In 2012 the average home was on the market for 93 days 2013 the number has dropped to 83 days. Other parts of the country are reporting housing shortages and multiple offers coming in the first day a home goes on the market. That buying frenzy has not hit the Louisville area yet and it probably never will. But until word gets out that homes are starting to appreciate in value homeowners may continue to sit on the fence waiting. March 2013
Number of Houses Under Contract

This month: 1682

Last month: 1387

This month last year: 100
Number of Houses Sold & Closed

This month: 1049

Last month: 810

This month last year: 93
Average Selling Price

This month: $170,424

Last month: $159,598

This month last year: $160,490
Average Days on Market

This month: 83

Last month: 85

This month last year: 92
Median Sales Price
140,000 March 2012
Number of Houses Under Contract

This month: 1398

Last month: 1226

This month last year: 127
Number of Houses Sold & Closed

This month: 907

Last month: 772

This month last year: 114
Average Selling Price

This month: $162,604

Last month: $156,724

This month last year: $161,047
Average Days on Market

This month: 92

Last month: 98

This month last year: 81
Median Sales Price
135,000

The REMAX Convention, Real Estate Update and our quest to have the top Customer Service

2013-03-18T05:34:00-07:00

We're just back from the International REMAX Convention where in addition to receiving 2 awards, Bob Sokoler spoke to hundreds of REMAX agents from around the world about his use of videos to help sell Louisville homes. Bob along with wife Norine and agent Debbie Rood also took the Zappos tour with Dani Greer - Zappos Culture Kitten and learned how Zappos has become one of the top companies in the works for customer service. Bob also met with Social Media Expert Gary Vaynerchuk who explained why using social media is so important to stay in contact with customers. Bob also talked with Real Estate guru Brian Buffini of Buffini & Company who talked about the future of real estate market.

For more information about Louisville Real Estate or to work with the hardest working Louisville Real Estate Team in Kentucky "The Medley Sokoler Team at REMAX Properties East, 10525 Timberwood Circle, Louisville KY 40223 head to http://www.WeSellLouisville.com or call (502) 376-5483.

What's going on with February 2013 Louisville Home Sales?

2013-02-22T07:59:00-07:00

We have not seen a market this hot in 5 years. Louisville Homes are up in price, selling faster and the inventory is down. Thinking of selling or buying? Now's the time. Interest rates are going up and buyers are jumping off the fences. For more information about Louisville Real Estate or to work with the hardest working Louisville Real Estate Team in Kentucky "The Medley Sokoler Team at REMAX Properties East, 10525 Timberwood Circle, Louisville KY 40223 head to http://www.WeSellLouisville.com or call (502) 376-5483.

Louisville Home Builder Proves (again) they care about their clients

2013-02-17T20:58:00-07:00

As a realtor it’s reassuring to see that a homebuilder as big as Ball Homes cares about keeping their customers happy. Up front you need to know that the letter below comes from my Father-In-Law! But this is far from the first tine we have seen Ball Homes do what’s right and repair a home that is 5 years old. I can tell you the first experience I had with Ball hones was about 7 years ago. We had sold a Ball Home (it was 7 years old), the buyers inspector thought there was water behind an area of bricks. Ball said to the homebuyer in front of us, “We don’t think there’s a problem but we’re willing to rebuild it”. WOW! The wall did not have a problem but the fact that Ball lives up to their 10 home warranties sold me as a fan of this builder. Read the letter below from my father-in-law and the next time you’re thinking about building a home, or buying a Ball resale, know that you have builder that cares about their clients. February 15, 2013 Ms. Lisa Ball Ball Homes 3609 Walden Dr. Lexington, KY. 40583 Dear Ms. Ball, In November of 2007 I purchased a new Ball Home in the Williamsgate Subdivision at Crestwood, KY. To say the least I have been quite pleased with the purchase. However, there have been a few persistent dry wall cracks that have been reoccurring in exactly the same locations. Ball Homes in the past has been very prompt in handling the repairs, but the issue just never seemed to be resolved. Earlier this year I reported to your Lexington Office that the problems were again reappearing in exactly the same locations. In some instances this would be the at least the second or third time, and in one case, the living room, the fourth or fifth time. I must say that Ball Homes responded admirably. About two weeks ago I received a call from your good office to give me a heads up that your repair Techs would be here on February 12th to make the repairs between 9AM and 10 AM. They arrived precisely on time and diagnosed the reason for the same re- occurring problem. Once that was solved they went right to work and made the repairs. They were very neat about how they went about their job and left the house spotless in just in just a couple of hours. Thanks to Ball Homes I believe there has been a satisfactory repair and conclusion to cracking problem. I give a big kudos to the professional repair technicians. Sincerely, Paul For more information about Louisville Real Estate or to work with the hardest working Real Estate Team in Louisville Kentucky “The Medley Sokoler Team at 10525 Timberwood Circle, Louisville KY 40223 head to http://www.WeSellLouisville.com or call (502) 376-5483.

Celebrities Turn Out for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Celebrity Dinner Party

2013-02-10T21:45:00-07:00

A good number of Local Celebrities were on hand Saturday night to help raise money during the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Celebrity Dinner Party! For more information about Louisville Real Estate or to work with the hardest working Louisville Real Estate Team in Kentucky “The Medley Sokoler Team at REMAX Properties East, 10525 Timberwood Circle, Louisville KY 40223 head to http://www.WeSellLouisville.com or call (502) 376-5483.

Louisville Home Videos help Real Estate Home buyers find the perfect home

2013-02-07T18:40:00-07:00

Would you buy a Louisville home without seeing it in person, too much of a risk you might say? Many buyers would agree with you. But Blake and Katie did exactly that after seeing our sellers home in our Medley Sokoler Team Video. It was love at first sight for these two people. What's even more incredible is that the couple wasn’t even in the market for a home. That's to The Medley Sokoler Team Videos, Blake and Katie knew exactly what they were buying. Watch the video and see what we do that's different from other Realtors and why we're number in Louisville for volume sales for 2011 and 2012. For more information about Louisville Real Estate or to work with the hardest working Real Estate Team in Louisville Kentucky "The Medley Sokoler Team at 10525 Timberwood Circle, Louisville KY 40223 head to http://www.WeSellLouisville.com or call (502) 376-5483.

January Louisville Home Sales off to a good start

2013-02-01T20:26:00-07:00

Despite a chilly January, Louisville Home Sales show amazing improvement over the same time last year. Homes going under contract shot up an amazing 32.21% last month compared to January 2012. The number of homes sold and closed increased 18.76% comparing January 2012 and 2013. But Louisville Home Sellers don’t start celebrating yet! Problems could be around the corner. Mortgage interest rates have started inching up. It’s less that ½ point as 2/1/2013, from 3.25 to 3.65 percent but the increase could be a sign that the lowest interest rates in recent history may be a thing of the past and rates may start a slow climb upwards. The higher rates may be responsible for the 32.21% increase in homes going under contract last month. As home buyers became aware of rate increases, some may have jumped to find a home and lock in a loan at a low interest rate. Because of the, we may see a slowdown in February home sales if buyers who would have bought this month or next, jumped in January to lock in a lower rate. Additionally if rates continue rise too quickly, buyers could climb back on a fence and wait in the hopes that rates will come down again. But as of today, there is more good news for home sellers,. The average price of a Louisville area home increased almost 7 % comparing January last year to last month. That point alone may continue to drive home sales up over the next few months. Let me explain, if buyers come to the realization that home prices have already hit bottom and are starting to increase, the small interest rate increases will take a back seat to jumping into a home and looking for the home’s appreciation in value to overcome the small increase in interest rates. Our Medley Sokoler Team numbers were amazing in 2012. A total of 246 homes sold and closed and we sold just under 50 Million dollars in volume last year. January 2013 was off to a great start with 19 homes under contract during the month. We’re seeing homes that we put on the market (priced to sell) get offers in days not weeks. For example during the middle of January we put a home on the market in St. Mathews on a Friday and with help from our high quality pictures and video we had more than 20 showings with multiple offers by Saturday afternoon. The concern we have now is that if we don’t keep listing homes, buyers might find prices rising faster than in the past decades as demand out paces supply. We would have sold more homes last month but some of the buyers we're working with could not find a home they liked .If you’re thinking about selling call us. We have buyers waiting, the worst is over, there are still bumps in the road but nothing compared to the potholes of the past 5 years! I’m on my phone 24/7. (502) 376-5482. For more information about Louisville Real Estate or to work with the hardest working Real Estate Team in Louisville Kentucky “The Medley Sokoler Team at 10525 Timberwood Circle, Louisville KY 40223 head to http://www.WeSellLouisville.com or call (502) 376-5483. January 2013
Number of Houses Under Contract

This month: 1379

Last month: 931

This month last year: 0
Number of Houses Sold & Closed

This month: 880

Last month: 974

This month last year: 0
Average Selling Price

This month: $164,497

Last month: $166,117

This month last year: $0
Average Days on Market

This month: 85

Last month: 81

This month last year: 0
Median Sales Price
133,000 January 2012
Number of Houses Under Contract

This month: 1043

Last month: 829

This month last year: 0
Number of Houses Sold & Closed

This month: 741

Last month: 860

This month last year: 0
Average Selling Price

This month: $153,754

Last month: $160,402

This month last year: $0
Average Days on Market

This month: 89

Last month: 96

This month last year: 0
Median Sales Price
125,000 Call Send SMS Add to Skype You'll need Skype CreditFree via Skype

Norton Commons Medical Office for sale at 9501 Norton Commons Blvd, Prospect Ky

2013-01-15T11:43:00-07:00

This is an established medical office for family/internal medicine. Located in the heart of the community on the main boulevard with high visibilty. The medical office features an elegant waiting room, 9 exam rooms, one office, restroom, a vital signs room, a nurses'station, laboratory and storage room. Possible lease amount could be $20,000 per month. This office was built per medical office code, however it can be used for any professional application. There is an elevator shaft connecting all three levels. A full basement with two entrances and elevator access provide an additional space for expansion. This property is currently owner occupied. The business can possibly be purchased, but this listing is for the real estate only.
The upstairs living area features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths in separate suites, perfect for guest,inlaws and children. One suite has a bedroom, living room, kitchenette, full bath with his and her vanities and a large walk-in closet. Each area has been exceptionally appointed. There is a covered 19' by 19' portico with European designed arches with remarkable views. Other features of the living area include hardwood floors, an artisan crafted kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, spacious walk-in closets, surround sound with intercom, 12' ceilings,arched doorways and many other amenities!
This is an exceptional opportunity for a medical professional; however, it can be used for other professional applications.
Nearest MSA: Louisville-Jefferson County
County: Jefferson
Tax ID Number/APN: 367600490000
Property Use Type: Vacant/Owner-User, Business
Zoning: Commercial Office
Tenancy: Single Tenant
Percent Occupied: 100%
Market Type: Medium
Property Visibility: Excellent
Transportation: Bus, Highway
Site Description: See floor plans on the website.
Total Number of Buildings: 1
Number of Stories: 2
Typical SF / Floor: 3,700
Year Built: 2008
Roof Type: Flat
Exterior Description: Norton Commons is a 594-acre development located in Prospect, Kentucky. Norton Commons is a master planned community designed to be self-contained and features classic architecture, cafes, restaurants, parks, walking trails, school, shopping and its own fire department. Live, work, shop, exercise and entertain without leaving the community.
Parking Description: Attached 3 car garage plus additional parking area in rear. Street parking available.
Total Parking Spaces: 7
Heat Type: Gas
Heat Source: Central
Interior Description: There are separate HVAC Units for each floor. Electric water heater, plus gas service available for additional water.
Zoning Description: Mixed retail and residential. Can be used for commercial office in residential area upstairs.
Topography: Level
For more information about Louisville Real Estate or to work with the hardest working Louisville Real Estate Team in Kentucky "The Medley Sokoler Team at REMAX Properties East, 10525 Timberwood Circle, Louisville KY 40223 head to http://www.WeSellLouisville.com or call (502) 376-5483.

Louisville Home Sales could set new records in 2013

2013-01-09T18:44:00-07:00

The outlook for the 2013 Louisville Housing Market is amazing. Buyers are finding more ways to get information about homes and sellers are using High Tech agents like The Medley Sokoler Team to list and sell homes faster and for more money than in past years. Louisville Home Sales are expected to go through the roof in 2013, Bob Sokoler explains how and why in this video. For more information about Louisville Real Estate or to work with the hardest working Louisville Real Estate Team in Kentucky "The Medley Sokoler Team at REMAX Properties East, 10525 Timberwood Circle, Louisville KY 40223 head to http://www.WeSellLouisville.com or call (502) 376-5483.

Happy Holidays From Louisvilles Top Real Estate Team!

2012-12-19T10:14:00-07:00

This year has been filled with both Highs and Lows! The Louisville Real Estate Market is recovering, Louisville Home Prices are rising, jobs are appearing and people are returning to work. Yet The News is filled with tragedy after tragedy! Our Medley Sokoler Team got together today to celebrate the good in the world and look to a safe, prosperous and enjoyable 2013
For more information on this Louisville Home, or information about Louisville Real Estate or to work with the hardest working Louisville Real Estate Team in Kentucky "The Medley Sokoler Team" at REMAX Properties East,10525 Timberwood Circle, Louisville KY 40223 head to http://www.WeSellLouisville.com or call (502) 376-5483.

It's a mixed bag for Louisville Home Buyers and Sellers

2012-12-02T17:49:00-07:00

The new numbers for Louisville Home Sales from the Greater Louisville
Association of Realtors points to an interesting mixed bag of results!
The number of homes sold (and closed) for the month of November
increased more than 15 % over the same month a year ago. But, the number of homes
going under contract were almost the same as a year ago. On the surface
that may indicate a slowing in home sales momentum generated this year
by a recovering economy, but look a little closer and you'll see at
least 5 other factors contributing to numbers. 1) November was an election month where much of the attention of many Americans was
focused on who would be in charge of this country over the next 4 years. 2) Talk of the fiscal cliff has home buyers, sellers and even renters wondering what the next few weeks let alone the next 4 years will look like. 3) Talk of lower interest rates in the next few months (below 3 percent) has been building steam. 4) Concern over income tax hikes when the current tax laws expire also have home buyers concerned over less spendable income. 5)
Sellers have already come down in price and less willing to make
repairs along with fewer homes on the market than in past years making
selection harder. A lot of the concern over the economy will
hopefully go away this month if our elected leaders can put self
interests aside and address concerns. If that happens we're already
seeing signs of a good 2013 for home sellers and buyers. 1) The number of days on the market has dropped from 86 in November 2011 to 80 last month. 2) Most experts agree that interest rates will remain low for at least another year. 3)
If Income Tax Rates for the middle income do go up (that seams like a
sure bet) renters can offset higher taxes with a home purchase and
deducting mortgage interest from income taxes. Other good news for
home sellers is that the Median Louisville Home Sales Price has gone up
$7,000. That's in part due to a reduction of foreclosures on the market
but remember the banks are still sitting on a number of Short Sales and
Foreclosures (we call that a shadow inventory) that will eventually be
put on the market. But banks learned a valuable lesson on 200802010,
list the dressed properties slowly or face a return to a housing crisis. As for our Medley Sokoler
Team, what a year! 226 homes sold and closed. We're have enormous
success taking over the marketing of homes that haven't sold under other
agents. For example on November 2 we took over a listing in Longwood
that had been on the market more than 500 days under 2 other agents. We
raised the price to $550,000 and sold it within 17 days with our Video
and HDR photographs. We expect 2013 to be an even better year! November 2012
Number of Houses Under Contract

This month: 1028

Last month: 1308

This month last year: 0
Number of Houses Sold & Closed

This month: 1007

Last month: 1141

This month last year: 0
Average Selling Price

This month: $172,587

Last month: $167,360

This month last year: $0
Average Days on Market

This month: 80

Last month: 79

This month last year: 0
Median Sales Price

139,900 November 2011
Number of Houses Under Contract

This month: 1023

Last month: 1057

This month last year: 0
Number of Houses Sold & Closed

This month: 870

Last month: 883

This month last year: 0
Average Selling Price

This month: $156,874

Last month: $162,348

This month last year: $0
Average Days on Market

This month: 86

Last month: 96

This month last year: 0
Median Sales Price

132,000

Real Estate Expert Bob Sokoler Signs Publishing Deal For New Book, “Ultimate Home Buyers Guide”

2012-12-04T15:53:00-07:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Real Estate Expert Bob Sokoler Signs Publishing Deal With CelebrityPress For New Book, “Ultimate Home Buyers Guide”
Bob Sokoler, top real estate expert in Kentucky, will team with CelebrityPress, a leading book publishing company, and several leading real estate experts from around the country to release the book, “Ultimate Home Buyers Guide.” Louisville, Ky. – October 25, 2012 – Bob Sokoler, real estate and technology expert, has joined a select group of the America’s leading real estate experts, along with noted real estate professionals and coaches, Jay Kinder and Michael Reese, to co-write the forthcoming book titled, “Ultimate Home Buyers Guide: The Nation’s Leading Expert Advisors Reveal Their Secrets of Success for Buying Right in Any Market.” Nick Nanton, Esq., along with business partner, JW Dicks, Esq., recently signed a publishing deal with each of these authors to contribute their expertise to the book, which will be released under their CelebrityPress imprint in Febvruary 2013. When it comes to selling Louisville Homes, Bob Sokoler is ranked as number 1 for full service agents in volume among more than 3400 Louisville Real Estate Agents. For more than 20 years Bob was a TV Anchor and Reporter winning several Emmy awards for his work. Known locally as a technology expert, Bob combines his love of real estate with technology and prides himself on being on call 24 hours a day. Bob is also a licensed agent in Indiana and with a larger combined market to work with he is able to help even more buyers and sellers with their real estate needs. Change to: Working with the combined markets of Kentucky and Indiana, Bob is licensed in both; he is able to help even more buyers and sellers with their real estate needs. “The Ultimate Home Buyers Guide” features top advice and practices from the leading real estate experts from across the globe that has been crucial to their success in the real estate industry. The authors cover a variety of topics and share from their experience: choosing the right agent to represent you, handling short sales, why buying and selling strategies are important, referrals, contracts and negotiations, and how to avoid common mistakes when buying or selling real estate. The book is expected to be published in early 2013. To learn more about Bob Sokoler, please visit http://www.weselllouisville.com/ About Bob Sokoler: In addition to reporting and anchoring TV news reports, Bob has been buying and selling homes while moving around the country for almost 25 years. From Flint, Michigan to Salt Lake City, Utah to Baltimore, Maryland to Orlando, Florida to Atlanta, Georgia to finally Louisville, KY. In addition to his Emmy awards and winning other awards for his reporting, Bob's hobbies include Computers, Photography, Home Repair and Gardening. About Celebrity Press™: Celebrity Press™ is a business book publisher that publishes books from thought leaders around the world. Celebrity Press™ specializes in helping its authors grow their businesses through book publishing. Celebrity Press™ has published books alongside Brian Tracy, Dr. Ivan Misner, Ron Legrand, Mari Smith, Kelly O’Neil, Alexis Martin Neely and many of the biggest experts across diverse fields. Contact: Lindsey Showalter Dicks and Nanton Celebrity Branding Agency® 800-980-1626 lshowalter@dnagency.com

3050 Fallen Wood Ln La Grange, KY 40031

2012-12-03T19:06:00-07:00

Rare Custom Built Log Home with a Rustic Look that Embraces Modern Conveniences and Style in the Reserve at L'ESPRIT. This 8-year-old Northeastern Log Home is made of Eastern White Pine Wood and uses some of the Log Home industry's most advanced technologies including Triple-Seal Weather-Lock construction for a tight interlocking weatherproof envelope. You're greeted by an expansive covered front porch that overlooks some of the more than 1 acre of land. Enter a great room with a soaring vaulted 2 story ceiling with Rustic Hearth and Gleaming Poplar Wood Floors (see the pictures). Into the Large Eat-In Kitchen and the wood is met by Italian tile that also flows into the adjoining laundry-mud room. You'll find a Prep-Serving-Breakfast Island along with plenty of custom cabinetry, counter top space and pantry. The Spacious Master Suite features His and Hers Walk-In Closets and Custom Antique Vanities with Hand-Painted Porcelain Sinks. There are 2 other good size Bedrooms on the 1st floor (one of them being used as an office and both Bedrooms share another large bath. The Loft on the second floor can double as a fourth bedroom. There are plenty of closets throughout the house. The Finished Walkout Basement includes a Family Room with Stone Hearth and Gas Fireplace Stove, third full bath, a craft room. There's also and unfinished shop- storage-mechanical area. Outback a large screened in covered porch with vaulted ceiling with T.V. outlets and ceiling fan to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature in your private, wooded acre+ yard with extensive landscaping. ThereÃƒÂ¢Ã‚â‚¬Ã‚Å¡ÃƒÂ¢Ã‚â‚¬Ã‚Å¾s also a connecting Deck with a natural gas outlet for your grill. L'esprit offers a private community park with walking paths, basketball court, picnic area and water feature. Naturally Award-Winning Oldham county school. Live in a country setting in the shadow of a beautiful city.

Sometimes a Louisville Condo really amazes you: 8605 Shelbyville Rd #219, Louisville, KY 40222

2012-11-21T19:24:00-07:00

Sometimes we find a property that really impresses us! This is one of them. Here's the perfect place for you or your parents to live! Underground Parking with just 35 steps from your garage space to the elevator and 35 steps from the elevator to the front door of your Condo. Never have to haul grocery bags up stairs or across a room again. Be a part of an exclusive lifestyle! The Shelby House Condominiums can be summed up is one word: SPECTACULAR! Live without worries, without house repairs and with time to enjoy life! Come see the The Fountains, Landscaped Gardens, Resort Style Swimming Pool, Security Front entrance and smile when you find out all the amenities are all maintained for you! Walk into a light open, 1200 Plus Square Foot condo with 2 good sized bedrooms 2 full baths and 2 balconies. The eat-in kitchen has new Stainless Steal Appliances. The large living room will accommodate even the largest furniture. The master bedroom suite features double sinks, garden tub/shower, walk-in closet and personal balcony. The second bedroom offers its own personal balcony and closet. Laundry Room in condo unit. For added convenience this condo is close to the parking elevator, the pool, party room, community Florida and fitness room. The Shelby House has two elevators, tennis courts, a secure mail room, and a secure parking garage (with 2 underground spaces) with guest parking and even a place to wash your car! Need more storage? The Shelby House has plenty of extra storage. New Roof. Maintenance person on staff 5 days a week. For more information on this Louisville Home, or information about Louisville Real Estate or to work with the hardest working Louisville Real Estate Team in Kentucky "The Medley Sokoler Team" at REMAX Properties East,10525 Timberwood Circle, Louisville KY 40223 head to http://www.WeSellLouisville.com or call (502) 376-5483.

Nancy Barber Sells Her Louisville Home with The Medley Sokoler Team!

2012-11-17T07:06:00-07:00

For anyone who thinks the Louisville Real Estate Market is slow, think again! We just sold and closed our 220th Louisville home this year and there are more to come. Nancy Barber is one of Louisville's top re-modelers'. We call her a Louisville flipper. She buys a Louisville distressed property, fixes it up to some very high standards and we sell it. For anyone who thinks the Louisville Winter Home Selling market is slow, watch Nancy's story. For more information about Louisville Real Estate or to work with the hardest working Louisville Real Estate Team in Louisville Kentucky "The Medley Sokoler Team at REMAX Properties East, 10525 Timberwood Circle, Louisville KY 40223 head to http://www.WeSellLouisville.comor call (502) 376-5483.

Louisville Real Estate Buyer & Seller Market Report for November 2012

2012-11-14T20:42:00-07:00

Louisville Real Estate Buyer & Seller Market Report for November 2012! There are strong signs that Louisville Home Sales are over the hump. If you follow our blog reports on Louisville Real Estate you know the prices of homes have stopped falling and is some rare cases Louisville Home Buyers are seeing multiple offer on homes. The news is good for any Louisville Home Seller because inventory is low and buyer demand is on the increase. So what's really happening to the Real Estate Market in Louisville Kentucky in addition to the rest of the country? We find out in a special Market Report.
For more information about Louisville Real Estate or to work with the hardest working Real Estate Team in Louisville Kentucky "The Medley Sokoler Team at 10525 Timberwood Circle, Louisville KY 40223 head to http://www.WeSellLouisville.com or call (502) 376-5483.

Second Realtor Sells Nate and Jenny's Louisville Home

2012-11-12T14:34:00-07:00

We Love our Louisville Clients! Nate and Jenny needed to sell their Louisville Home! They had listed it with another agent with no success. Then they contacted The Medley Sokoler Team. Watch the video to see what happens. For more information about Louisville Real Estate or to work with the hardest working Real Estate Team in Louisville Kentucky "The Medley Sokoler Team at 10525 Timberwood Circle, Louisville KY 40223 head to http://www.WeSellLouisville.com or call (502) 376-5483.

Louisville Renters Buy a Louisville Home thru The Medley Sokoler Team

2012-11-07T21:16:00-07:00

Candace and Dan have been renting for a while! They were not sure that owning a Louisville Home would save them money. They will now tell you they were wrong. The price of homes is low, interest rates are at their lowest point in history and with seller concessions this couple found they could not afford to rent any longer! Watch the video to see what happened. For more information about Louisville Real Estate or to work with the hardest working Real Estate Team in Louisville Kentucky "The Medley Sokoler Team at 10525 Timberwood Circle, Louisville KY 40223 head to http://www.WeSellLouisville.com or call (502) 376-5483.

Louisville Kentucky - the third best place in the United States to retire!

2012-10-24T08:20:00-07:00

We knew the city of Louisville Kentucky was spectacular, but
now much of the rest of the world knows it as well. According to a new Money
magazine report that points to the best 25 places in the United States to
retire, Louisville Kentucky ranks number Three! Coming in just behind Portland Oregon and Albuquerque New Mexico the new 2012 Money magazine report points to Louisville's love of horseracing, bluegrass music, Downtown District, waterfront Park, Broadwayshows and the Kentucky Center for the performing arts. Money Magazine's Sarah Max writes "The first Saturday in May, all eyes are on Louisville, home to the Kentucky Derby. Yet there's also plenty else to do and see year-round". The magazine article also points out that we've improved our
biking and strolling trails in the Louisville Loop and adds that the pedestrian
path will eventually wind more than 100 miles connecting many of our parks,
neighborhoods and attractions. For those of us who live here the honor of being
ranked third in the nation as a place to retire comes as no surprise, for those
people living around the country thinking about a place to retire, this article
should be eye-opening! Money magazine reviewed cities all around the country and says
they based their report on the median
home prices, state income tax and things to do in deciding their top 25 places
to retire list. The news can only be interpreted as spectacular for our city. As
word gets out around the country anyone
considering retirement will be taking a much closer look at Louisville. We
probably won't see any immediate increase in housing prices, but any time
publicity like this is published you can draw a direct link to increased
tourism and eventually people considering Louisville as a destination to either
visit, move to or retire and why a piece of Louisville real estate. For more information about Louisville Real Estate or to work
with the hardest working Real Estate Team in Louisville Kentucky “The Medley
Sokoler Team at 10525 Timberwood Circle, Louisville KY 40223 head to
http://www.WeSellLouisville.com or call (502) 376-5483.

Louisville Emergency Storm Tips

2012-10-31T11:10:00-07:00

Our thoughts and prayers go out to those killed and injured in this weeks Hurricane Sandy Super Storm! Here in Louisville Kentucky we know all too well the impact high winds and rain along with large amounts of snow can have. We're taking a moment to send this message to all of our friends, clients and business associates. Here are some tips to be prepared for what could be a harsh winter!

Louisville Real Estate Agent Bob Sokoler is a former TV Anchor/Reporter who has covered large Hurricanes and Blizzards. For more information about Louisville Real Estate or to work with the hardest working Real Estate Team in Louisville Kentucky "The Medley Sokoler Team at 10525 Timberwood Circle, Louisville KY 40223 head to http://www.WeSellLouisville.com or call (502) 376-5483

Louisville Condo Sells with a little help from the Top Louisville Real Estate Team!

2012-10-25T19:38:00-07:00

Jon and Sarah needed to sell their Louisville Condo but were concerned Louisville housing prices had dropped and there were a number of other condos in their area that were on the market. They interviewed several other Louisville Real Estate Agents and then found us. They saw our marketing and decided to use The Medley Sokoler Team to sell their Louisville home. Watch the video to see what happened.
We really love what we do! For more information about Louisville Real Estate or to work with the hardest working Real Estate Team in Louisville Kentucky "The Medley Sokoler Team at 10525 Timberwood Circle, Louisville KY 40223 head to http://www.WeSellLouisville.com or call (502) 376-5483.

Louisville Home Mortgage Rates May Drop

2012-10-23T00:20:00-07:00

Louisville Mortgage interest rates are at their lowest point in history hovering (at this writing) in the low 3%. Now there are reports that we could see interest rates drop even lower between now and the end of the year. How much lower can they go? Let's face it no one thought they would ever drop below 5%. Watch the video for a look at what lower interest rates could mean to you and your Louisville Home.
For more information on this Louisville Home, or information about Louisville Real Estate or to work with the hardest working Real Estate Team in Louisville Kentucky "The Medley Sokoler Team" 10525 Timberwood Circle, Louisville KY 40223 head to http://www.WeSellLouisville.com or call (502) 376-5483.

Louisville home sale market recovery news!

2012-10-02T05:46:00-07:00

The new home sales numbers for the Louisville area are out and there is good news to share all the way around. For sellers the number of homes going under contract in the month of September compared to the year before was up 17.3 % . The number of homes that actually closed in September 2012 compared to a year before was up 12.73 % . These are incredibly strong numbers for a recovering housing market. Just last week the Courier-Journal and Business First reported that Louisville had been spared the full impact of the recession over the past five years. The numbers for September seem to indicate Louisville is continuing to bounce back from the recession. More good news for sellers when you look at the average selling price for Louisville homes. Overall prices were up 3.1% this September over last September. Remember that's an overall number, there were some parts of Louisville that actually trended backwards. There were other areas of Louisville that were flat. Typically homes in St. Mathews, the Highlands and parts of the East End performed better than the South end and west end of town. Sellers who made minor to major upgrades in their home found their average days on the market were less than homes in their area where homeowners did little to improve the property. Generally the average days on the market decreased 12.8% from September 2011. But there's an interesting trend developing, buyers are becoming smarter about buying a home with upgrades. Were now calling it the HGTV effect. The cable network has made an impact on teaching buyers the right way and wrong way of shopping for a home and what to look for when they find the perfect home. The good news for buyers is that interest rates remain below 3.5% and as homeowners start hearing the news that the economy is recovering and home prices are starting to increase, more homeowners will be putting their properties on the market. That will give buyers a larger choice and in many areas of the country keep prices from double digit appreciation. Currently the news media needs to get more information out about the recovery so sellers will come forward and put their homes on the market. We're hearing reports around the country that supply is low and finding a good home is difficult. Louisville has not suffered that problem yet, and probably won't get to the point where homes are scarce and the market he comes the seller's market. In some parts of the country homes going on the market are receiving multiple offers the first day on the market. We can tell you from personal experience that when a home that's been updated goes on the market with the proper marketing buyers even today (after the home buying season has ended) will come out in droves. In fact 2012 is a record year for the medley Sokoler team. We expect to sell more than 200 homes before the end of 2012. We've just added one new agent and planning to add another in the next month or two. The unknowns continue to be the upcoming presidential election, interest rates, and Europe's economy. Even with the unknowns it does appear that the United States and Pacific league Louisville have turned the corner. For more information about Louisville Real Estate or to work with the hardest working Real Estate Team in Louisville Kentucky “The Medley Sokoler Team” head to http://www.WeSellLouisville.com or call Bob Sokoler (502) 376-5483. September 2012 Number of Houses Under Contract

This month: 1280

Last month: 1483

This month last year: 0
Number of Houses Sold & Closed

This month: 1098

Last month: 1427

This month last year: 0
Average Selling Price

This month: $168,573

Last month: $170,990

This month last year: $0
Average Days on Market

This month: 78

Last month: 76

This month last year: 0
Median Sales Price

143,000 September 2011 Number of Houses Under Contract

This month: 1091

Last month: 1270

This month last year: 0
Number of Houses Sold & Closed

This month: 974

Last month: 1132

This month last year: 0
Average Selling Price

This month: $163,408

Last month: $169,088

This month last year: $0
Average Days on Market

This month: 88

Last month: 86

This month last year: 0
Median Sales Price

135,000

Louisville Real Estate 3502 REMS CT, LOUISVILLE, KY 40241

2012-10-13T19:15:00-07:00

We just listed this home today. Let me know what you think? Updated, Open and a Large Flat Fenced in back yard on a quiet cu-DE-sac in Manor Creek! This 5 bedroom 2 1/2 bath has a New Eat-Kitchen that has been opened up to the Living Room. Wood floors, an amazing amount of Cabinet and Counter top space and a Gas Stove for the Gourmet Chef in the family will put a smile on your face!. Engage in conversation with your family as you prepare meals at the eat-in bar complete with bar stools. There's a cozy family room with solid cherry custom built-ins, fireplace with gas starter, crown molding, beams and is wired for surround sound. The master bedroom features his and her closets, and updated full bath with new ceramic tile and cherry vanity. The main bathroom has ceramic tile, solid maple vanity with new counter top and fixtures. All 5 bedrooms have carpeting with hardwood floors underneath, ceiling fans and fresh paint. You can listen to your favorite music on the home stereo system that is wired throughout the home. You'll enjoy time with your family in the back yard, surrounded by beautiful trees, fence for the family pet, and over-sized patio with basketball goal. Entertain guests on the maintenance-free deck with gas hook up for the grill. Unfinished basement is currently used for a playroom and hobby area but could easily be converted to children's play area. Other custom features include wainscoting in kitchen and dining area, programmable thermostat, laundry shoot, walk-in storage area above the garage, and the home is wired for satellite. Recent improvements include: Garage Doors, New Front Windows, Back Windows, Half Bath completely remodeled, 2-new back doors, Added Insulation in attic over garage, New Roof , New siding/gutters and gutter guard. New Fireplace Insert, Remodeled Kitchen. Convenient to highways and shopping. For more information on this Louisville Home, or information about Louisville Real Estate or to work with the hardest working Louisville Real Estate Team in Kentucky : The Medley Sokoler Team at Remax properties east head to http://www.WeSellLouisville.com

Time for Louisville home buyers to jump off the fence!

2012-09-03T07:11:00-07:00

If you've been waiting for a sign that the housing slump is over, this is
it! There are number of home buyers and sellers who have been waiting to see if
the housing market was going to recover. The latest numbers from August 2012
home sales are out and they are impressive to say the least. The number of houses
that actually sold & closed went from 1132 in August 2011 to 1427 in August
2012 for a whopping 26% increase. My rule of thumb is anything more than a 15%
increase is good, a 20% increase is great and anything more than 25% increase
is out of this world. Additionally the number of houses going under contract in August 2012 was
1483 that's up from 1270 in August 2011 giving us a 16.77 increase. That's a
good increase over the year before but notice down from the number of homes
actually sold. The number is normal because typically homes going under
contract slowdown in August. The reason for the slowdown in August is simple.
Most people want to have found their new home during June and July and closed
on it in August so they could be in place for the start of the new school year. There's more positive news for home owners. The average selling price of
a home in Louisville increased from $169,088 to $171,505 for a 1.4% increase. That's
a good sign that home prices are starting to recover here in Louisville
Kentucky. In fact that number indicates where the head of one of the national
surveys (The Home Price Expectation Survey) for recovery. Once the news media
publishes these new numbers, any buyers still sitting on the fence waiting for
a sign that the housing market has started to climb back up again should
consider a home purchase. With the cost of renting an apartment or home skyrocketing because of a
shortage of rentals and the fact that interest rates continue to hover at an
all-time low (as of this writing a 30 year fixed loan was averaging 3.5%), home
ownership is becoming much more appealing. Naturally were heading into the winter months which usually means a
slowdown in home sales. No one has a crystal ball to determine what will happen
over the winter months, but because of the presidential election and subsequent
debates, the economy will be in the headlines. The last thing any elected
official wants is a return to slumping home sales. European economic problems aside, there are a number of us keeping a
close eye on the shadow inventory of foreclosures and potential foreclosures held
by banks. The shadow inventory is made up of homes that the banks are holding
onto, waiting for the right time to release them onto the market. Several years
ago they dumped a large number of those homes onto the market to quickly. The large
inventory of homes sent prices plummeting and contributed to the downward
spiral of the housing market. The banks learned their lesson and now, at least
from what we hear, will release those foreclosures over a longer period of
time. More good news for The Medley Sokoler Team, by the end of August 2012 we
had helped more than 160 families find new homes. That's 30 more families
helped then all of 2011. The only problem we face is that we keep selling our
listings. Great for our sellers but we know that our listings make our phones
ring. So if you know of anyone thinking of selling their home have them give us
a call.
August 2012

Number of Houses Under Contract

This month: 1483

Last month: 1613

This month last year: 0

Number of Houses Sold & Closed

This month: 1427

Last month: 1195

This month last year: 0

Average Selling Price

This month: $171,505

Last month: $177,710

This month last year: $0

Average Days on Market

This month: 76

Last month: 80

This month last year: 0

Median Sales Price

142,000

August 2011

Number of Houses Under Contract

This month: 1270

Last month: 1252

This month last year: 0

Number of Houses Sold & Closed

This month: 1132

Last month: 1048

This month last year: 0

Average Selling Price

This month: $169,088

Last month: $179,612

This month last year: $0

Average Days on Market

This month: 86

Last month: 84

This month last year: 0

Median Sales Price

139,900

Turn of the Century Louisville Home at 3001 Old Clark Station Rd, Fisherville, KY 40023

2012-08-23T09:27:00-07:00

Our seller has married, needs to relocate and has to sell! This turn of the century farm house has had a number of updates (see the pictures) including the kitchen, living room and Master Bedroom Suite. But there are still several rooms that need to be updated. The possibilities are endless. The home is being sold with additional property (8979 0904) for a grand total of more than 3.3 acres of land. All for the list price on this property.

For more information on this Louisville Home, or information about Louisville Real Estate or to work with the hardest working Louisville Real Estate Team in Kentucky : The Medley Sokoler Team at Remax properties east head to http://www.WeSellLouisville.com

Save some money with some energy saving tips for your Louisville Home!

2012-08-22T07:13:00-07:00

Own Louisville Real Estate? Our Medley Sokoler Team knows how important it is to save money. That's why we're constantly looking for ways to help you. We put together five tips you can follow to help save energy in your home.

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Tracy and Larry Sell their Louisville home and buy a new Taylorsville Kentucky home.

2012-08-06T06:40:00-07:00

We love our clients! Tracy and Larry just sold their Louisville home after having it on the market with other Louisville Real Estate Agents for years, They also just bought a new Taylorsville Kentucky home. For more information about Louisville Real Estate or to work with the hardest working Real Estate Team in Louisville Kentucky "The Medley Sokoler Team" head to http://www.WeSellLouisville.com or call Bob Sokoler (502) 376-5483.

Louisville Home Sales Surge in July 2012

2012-08-03T19:56:00-07:00

The dust has settled and Louisville Home Sale numbers for July 2012 are official! Spurred on by record low interest rates and even lower home sale prices Louisville Homes going under contract last month outpaced July 2011 by almost 29 percent. The number of homes closing was up by 19.44 percent. Average home selling prices were down $2000 from a year before to $177,871 helped assure buyers they were getting a great deal. Interest rates hovering down in the 3.5 percent range helped convince buyers monthly mortgage payments would be low. The good news for Louisville home sellers is that the worst may be over. Naturally no one can forecast the future, but unless the European economy completely collapses, home sale prices appear to have bottomed out. If the national economic forecasts are correct, home prices should slowly start to increase in 2013. Savvy Louisville home buyers are hearing the news reports of a possible increase in housing price next year, along with rumors interest rates will rise after the Presidential elections and they are turning to Realtors to get a perspective on the best areas for housing prices. By the end of July 2012 Our Medley Sokoler team had sold and closed more homes than all of 2011. As of this writing our total continues to climb with a 136 homes closed and a goal of more than 180 homes for the year easily reachable. Our We Sell Louisville team is thrilled to play a small role in helping so many families reach their goals. For more on housing trends see our video below. 2012
Number of Houses Under Contract

This month: 1613

Last month: 1629

This month last year: 0
Number of Houses Sold & Closed

This month: 1196

Last month: 1209

This month last year: 0
Average Selling Price

This month: $177,871

Last month: $179,680

This month last year: $0
Average Days on Market

This month: 80

Last month: 83

This month last year: 0
Median Sales Price 145,000 2011
Number of Houses Under Contract

This month: 1252

Last month: 1341

This month last year: 0
Number of Houses Sold & Closed

This month: 1048

Last month: 1137

This month last year: 0
Average Selling Price

This month: $179,612

Last month: $174,528

This month last year: $0
Average Days on Market

This month: 84

Last month: 79

This month last year: 0
Median Sales Price 145,000

Louisville Home Sales - June 2012

2012-07-03T11:59:00-07:00

The Louisville Housing Market strengthened again during the month of June! The number of homes going under contract last month increased 21.4 % over June 2011. The number of Louisville homes actually closing in June of 2012 compared to June 2011 was up 6.5%. But there was an unusual trend in this just released data from the Greater Louisville Association of Realtors. Examine the number of Louisville homes actually closing in June 2012 and compare it to the number of Louisville homes going under contract the month before and you notice 28% have not closed. That means more than a quarter of the homes going under contract have not closed and that is a trend worth looking into. The first problem is funding. Pitt and Frank Real estate attorney Kevin Distler says "banks are scared of making even the smallest mistakes". That's true because in years past a bank would make sure that every "I" was dotted and every "T" was crossed. In today's economic world many banks have added a crosscheck of every comma and period. That's because if there is even one small item missing or incorrect the bank may be forced to buy back the loan after they've already sold it to a larger banking institution. Buying back one loan for a small mortgage company could force the company to close their doors. Loan officer Kathryn Rutherford with Caliber Funding in Louisville points to short sales taking longer to close and the Kentucky Derby as being fact in delaying closings. Because of Derby week activities, buyers of homes were slow to produce documents needed for loan officers to submit packages to underwriters. Loan officer Jim Sims with Century Mortgage in Louisville agrees with Kathryn and adds that "as few as 14% of all short sales actually close". The reason for that small percentage points directly back at the banks holding the mortgages. Though a number of banks claim to be making it easier for someone to buy a short sale, the truth is, the time it takes to get the short sell approved has not changed. One of the short sales we're currently with has been delayed for months as the bank holding the mortgage cross checks documentation from our sellers. But both Jim and Kathryn agree there is another problem looming. Sellers have reduced their price on homes over the past year, but inspectors are still finding some problems with homes and in some cases sellers are less willing to pay for repairs so the deal falls apart. Our medley Sokoler team has seen that happen a number of times in the past few months. We put 31 homes under contract in the month of June, but that number could have been in excess of 36 homes had all the contracts written gone through. The bottom line is home sales are increasing, a market is coming back, interest rates remain an all-time low but buyers and sellers are still being put through hoops. That's better than where we were two years.
Homes Under Contract Homes Sold and Closed Average Selling Price Average Days On Market Median Sales Price June 2012 1629 1211 $179,852 83 149,000 June 2011 1341 987 $174,528 79 140,199 May 2012 1556 1199 $167,289 89 142,000

Louisville Home Sales are back!

2012-06-01T20:03:00-07:00

You could feel it n the air! Spring came early and so did the increase in Louisville Home sales! Let’s get right to the numbers because they are impressive! Louisville Homes going under contract in May 2912 up 17.5% when compared to May 2011. The number of Louisville homes closed up 17.7 % over a year ago. Surprising? No! Interest rates are at an all time low. So are home prices! The media has finally picked up on what we first reported last month, multiple offers on some homes. Now all we need to do is forget the dismal employment number reported today and the drop in the stock market and we can really celebrate. More good news. Last month we discovered I was ranked 85 in the nation for RE/MAX team owners. Additionally we also had an amazing May 2012. We put a total of 30 homes under contract, also as of June 1 2012 we’ve sold and closed 90 homes in 2012. In fact one of the homes that closed had been listed with another good realtor in town for 6 months. The marketing from the other agent was just OK. We took over and Supercharged the Marketing with Professional Pictures and Home Video Tour and our Outrageous Marketing. We sold the home in 2 weeks. Another Seller Listed with us last month and will close on their home in June. The seller was upset that we sold the home so quickly. They didn't realize we could do it as fast as we did. So we now make sure to tell our sellers that we could sell within days. For example we closed a home the last week of May that we listed and sold in 1 day at $1,000 over list price. If the seller wants us to slow it down we delay some of the parts of our marketing. The problem we have now is we need more listings. We’re selling a lot of the ones we have. If you know of anyone who wants to sell have them call me! Homes Under Contract Homes Sold and Closed Average Selling Price Average Days On Market Median Sales Price May 2012 1556 1199 $167,289 89 142,000 May 2011 1284 987 $163,788 93 132,500 Bob Sokoler is a former Anchor/Reporter turned Louisville Realtor 7 years ago, and co-owner of The Medley Sokoler Team in Louisville Kentucky. You can learn more about Bob, his Team by clicking Louisville Real Estate.

How do you get your Louisville Home Sold?

2012-05-23T06:52:00-07:00

One of our sellers just asked how they can turn showings into a sold sign. We have had them on the market for several months with a numkber of showings and no takers yet. I've just written a list of items to help them sell and I think all sellers should review them carefully 1) Your priced a little higher than other homes on the market but also priced a little lower than other homes on the market(in other words home prices in your zip code are all over the map). 2) To be competitive, you may have to come down a little more in price, but I would hold at the current price for another two weeks to see what happens. 3) Most importantly, and this is key to selling your house, both you and Dave hold in your hands the ability to sell your house! Your house is being compared to everyone on the list I will send you marked active. If up buyer thinks your house is not as appealing as another house that is on the market you will lose, every time! So here's what you need to do immediately: 1) Get rid of the computers in great room set them up neatly downstairs. 2) Clean every cranny every week to make sure your home is spotless. 3) Wires leading to the TV that are exposed need to be removed during showings. 4) All closets need to be organized. 5) The basement needs to be organized 6) The outside needs to be manicured and curb appeal added (by that I mean add some flowers to the gardens out front and make sure the back yard is neat and spotless). 7) Nothing should be laying around, that includes snacks, tables and glasses. 8) Make sure every light bulb is working, clean, and is as bright as allowed by the fixture. 9) Any cobwebs should be removed and in fact do a sweep of the house every week to make sure there are no new cobwebs appearing. 10) The carpets need to be spotless, no dirt, marks or stains. Same goes for the rest of the flooring in the house. Where in the heart of the Louisville selling season. Your house is being compared to other Louisville Real Estate every day. One single mistake could cost you a sale. Every showing feedback should be analyzed in detail. Any negative in the feedback needs to be attacked aggressively.

Louisville Home Sales for April 2012 climb!

2012-05-01T20:14:00-07:00

Where is the News Media when you need them? One of the biggest Louisville stories of the past 2 years and the media is absent, missing, nowhere to be found! Louisville Home Sales for the month of April were red hot. The number of homes going under contract in April was up 16 percent over the same period a year before. The number of homes sold during the same time period up almost 13 percent. The reasons for the increase in Louisville Real Estate prices is simple: Interest rates are at an all time low. In fact last month after a slight rise above 5 percent on a 30 year fixed loan, the rate actually dropped. Home prices are starting to climb in some areas of Louisville. In fact the average sales price jumped from $155,406 in April of 2011 to $169,552 last month. There is a tremendous amount of pent up buying power! Let’s face it a number of buyers sitting on the fence waiting for the price of homes to bottom out. Well as of now, based on price trends, we have passed the bottom and heading up the hill. How busy are we? We planed for 13 home sales in April. We hit 22 sales during the last week of April and carried another 5 over to May. We’ve sold several homes and condos in days not weeks or months. If the media ever picks up on the story home sales may pick up even more. Thinking of selling? Let us know and we’ll put together a CMA to check the value of your Homes Under Contract Homes Sold and Closed Average Selling Price Average Days On Market Median Sales Price April 2012 1452 1055 $169,552 89 138,000 April 2011 1222 921 $155,406 85 127,000

Louisville Home Sales Update for April 2012

2012-04-03T20:24:00-07:00

During an unusual month that featured a slight increase in interest rates, higher than normal temperatures and heavy rainstorms the Louisville housing market continued recover. The average sales price for a Louisville home increased $10,000 dollars in March 2012 compared to March 2011. For the most part, the reason for the increase can be directly tied to fewer short sales and foreclosures coming onto the market. The number of Louisville homes going under contract increased by 1.8% in March over the same period in 2011. The good news continued for the Louisville Real Estate market, the number of homes going under contract also increased by the same amount over the same period of time. It all points to a Louisville market recovery even thought interest rates increased to between 4 and 4.25 percent for a 30 year fixed loan. There are some mortgages still available below 4 percent but they are becoming hard to find. The market has heated up.. You may not have heard about it you because the media hasn’t gotten wind of the story. We know for a fact that underwriters at banks around the country were inundated with loans at the end of March. Approvals were delayed and closings that were supposed to occur in March were pushed to April. Homes Under Contract Homes Sold and Closed Average Selling Price Average Days On Market Median Sales Price March 2012 1398 907 162,583 92 135,500 March 2011 1374 891 152840 87 130,000

February 2012 Louisville Home Sales UP!

2012-03-01T21:58:00-07:00

In a month typically reserved for shoveling show and chipping at ice, Louisville home sellers are seeing their own small landslide of Home Sales. Bolstered by low interest rates and a lower than normal Louisville Housing Inventory (7578 as of this post), homes priced to sell are doing just that, Selling! Homes going under contract are up more than 16 percent over February 2011. The number of homes that actually closed was up over 10 percent over the same period. The numbers continue to point to a recovering housing market. Other good news for home sellers is the average selling price was up almost $5,000 and the Median sales price increased $7,000. The only down side to the statistics is the number of days homes are spending on the market. DOM increased 15 percent (from 85 to 98 days), which could be an indication the flood of foreclosures coming onto the market is at last slowing down. One theory is that as foreclosures slow down, so do investor purchases. With that portion of the market slowed the average DOM increases. For buyers sitting on the fence waiting for a sign the housing slump is over the numbers tell the story. The phones in our Medley Sokoler Team offices continue to ring. Internet activity has almost doubled what we saw last year at this time. In the past 2 weeks, 3 of homes we just listed have already sold. Our office expansion is just about completed. We’ve doubled the size of our offices and our team continues to exceed expectations. Our goal in the slower month of January was to put 10 homes under contract. We blew that number out of the water with 19 homes. In February we raised the bar with a hope of putting 15 homes under contract. Again we just about hit that number mid month and by the end of February we had 20 homes under contract. We can only hope March will continue to out perform expectations. Homes Under Contract Homes Sold and Closed Average Selling Price Average Days On Market Median Sales Price February 2012 1226 773 157,891 98 132,000 February 2011 1026 614 153,416 85 125,000

Who is Bob Sokoler and what did he do before Louisville Real Estate

2012-02-24T20:36:00-07:00

As full service Realtors in Louisville Kentucky go Bob Sokoler is ranked
number 1 for volume. But before Bob became a Louisville Realtor he was
a reporter and anchor for a number of TV stations around the United
States. With 2 Emmy's on his fireplace mantle, Bob is proud of his past
and recently uploaded part of his old resume tape from WCPX-TV in
Orlando and WXIA-TV in Atlanta.
For more information about Bob Sokoler or Louisville Real Estate or to work with the hardest working
Real Estate Team in Louisville Kentucky 'The Medley Sokoler Team' head
to Louisville Real Estate

Louisville Home Sales Start strong for 2012

2012-02-01T14:37:00-07:00

Yea, Yea, Yea you may say it’s too early to tell if the housing market has really recovered. I’ll put my neck on the line out right now and tell you the worst of the home sale slump is behind us. Unless there’s a major shift in consumer interest in homes because of some future unknown event Louisville home sales in 2012 are back on track for much of our area. Here’s why: Home sales for January 2012 are up 12.5% over a year ago. The number of homes going under contract are up 14.2% over January of last year as well. The median home sales price remained constant at $125,000 between the same 2 months. The number of homes on the market as of February 1, 2012 as of this writing was 7,550. That’s one of the lowest numbers in years. Additionally we are watching buyer activity online reaching new records. Specifically we’re seeing more people return to home sale websites than ever before. Our phones are ringing off the hook and we sold 18 homes in January a month that in past years averaged 6-8 homes sold. We finished 2011 far ahead of what we had anticipated selling 130 homes and making us the number 1 full service realtor in Louisville for total volume. We re so busy we’ve added 4 agents to our team to handle the requests for showings of our homes.Add everything up and the forecast for Louisville Home Sales in 2012 is good. If you’re a buyer now is the time to contact us to target your search and get out with us to see homes. For Sellers, it’s time to call to set an appointment with us to review a CMA, stage your home and get it listed. For more information about Louisville Real Estate or to work with the hardest working Real Estate Team in Louisville Kentucky “The Medley Sokoler Team” head to http://www.WeSellLouisville.com or call Bob Sokoler (502) 376-5483. For your information, the median sales price is the price that lies in the middle of the list of prices of homes sold, ranked in order of amount (lowest to highest or vice versa). In other words, half the homes in your area sold for more, half sold for less. January 2012
Number of Houses Under Contract

This month: 1043

Last month: 830

This month last year: 0
Number of Houses Sold & Closed

This month: 742

Last month: 860

This month last year: 0
Average Selling Price

This month: $154,606

Last month: $160,402

This month last year: $0
Average Days on Market

This month: 89

Last month: 96

This month last year: 0
Median Sales Price

125,000 January 2011
Number of Houses Under Contract

This month: 895

Last month: 711

This month last year: 0
Number of Houses Sold & Closed

This month: 657

Last month: 847

This month last year: 0
Average Selling Price

This month: $154,236

Last month: $172,640

This month last year: $0
Average Days on Market

This month: 93

Last month: 86

This month last year: 0
Median Sales Price

125,000

What Animal are you ? Surviving Your Serengeti will help your relationships!

2012-01-30T10:58:00-07:00

I’m at my 1st international Cyberstars MasterMind and thrilled to be a member, While here I met Stefan Swanepoel who is the author of “Surviving Your Serengeti” or as I call it “Surviving The Serengeti”. It’s a great concept, identify who you are as an animal and learn what your wife, husband friends and business associates are so you can interact with them and understand them on their level. The concept is not new, what is new is the comparison to animals in the Serengeti. It’s a process that allows you to easily identify personality traits. Watch the interview and visit www.whatanimalami.com to determine your animal type. Then visit http://www.serengetibook.com/your-safari/what-animal-am-i/ to see what the type of animal means. For more information about the concept, about the book or to have Stefan speak at your event (he’s a great speaker) head to www.serengetibook.com. For more information about Louisville Real Estate or to work with the hardest working Real Estate Team in Louisville Kentucky “The Medley Sokoler Team” head to http://www.WeSellLouisville.com or call Bob Sokoler (502) 376-5483

Ford Employee Brian and Wife Jessica buy a Louisville Home

2012-01-29T07:05:00-07:00

Ford Employee Brian and wife Jessica buy a Louisville Home. Real Estate Agent Bob Sokoler from We Sell Louisville and owner of The Medley Sokoler Team at REMAX Properties East talk to Brian and Jessica about thier home buying experience. For anyone moving to Louisville this is a great video to watch. You'll get a head start on the Louisville home buying experience.Starting with Brian and Jessica's experience with the Dave Ramsey Show to buying Louisville Real Estate. Dave Ramsey can be heard on radio stations throughout the U.S. http://www.daveramsey.com/home/. For more information on the hardest working Real Estate Team in Louisville Kentucky “The Medley Sokoler Team” head to http://www.weselllouisville.com/about/

Louisville Realtor Bob Sokoler speaks at the Optimist Club of Louisville

2012-01-25T08:35:00-07:00

Louisville Realtor Bob Sokoler speaks at the Optimist Club of Louisville

Bob Sokoler on 970 Wgtk with Dan Cassin

2012-01-09T08:57:00-07:00

Bob Sokoler onthe air at 970 Wgtk with Dan Cassin

Louisville Home Sales for 2011 finish strong

2012-01-01T17:53:00-07:00

Despite a very slight increase in interest rates, the number of homes going under contract in December 2011 was up some 15 percent when compared to December 2010. The number of homes sold was up about 1.5 percent. December is notoriously slow for home sales so even a small increase is a positive sign as we head into 2012.

The outlook for this New Year seams very positive. Interest rates look as if they will stay in the high 3 or low 4 %. The price of homes continues at a 4 plus year low. The median sales price of homes sold in the Louisville area (the price that lies in the middle of the list of prices of homes sold) was down almost 10 percent from a year ago.
We may have seen home prices bottom out in 2011. Over the next 6 months we’ll be tracking the median and average home sale prices. There appears to be pent-up buyer demand from people who have sat on the fence waiting to buy a home. Our phones and websites have had heavy traffic with buyer questions and searches of homes.
Looking back at 2011, The Medley Sokoler Team actually saw a 20 percent increase in the number of homes we sold. We’re actually seeing so much buyer activity on our websites, we’re adding 4 new agents to our team. Look for a announcement later this month. December 2011
Number of Houses Under Contract

This month: 830

Last month: 1024

This month last year: 0
Number of Houses Sold & Closed

This month: 860

Last month: 870

This month last year: 0
Average Selling Price

This month: $160,403

Last month: $156,903

This month last year: $0
Average Days on Market

This month: 96

Last month: 86

This month last year: 0
Median Sales Price

130,500 December 2010
Number of Houses Under Contract

This month: 711

Last month: 843

This month last year: 0
Number of Houses Sold & Closed

This month: 847

Last month: 772

This month last year: 0
Average Selling Price

This month: $172,640

Last month: $173,166

This month last year: $0
Average Days on Market

This month: 86

Last month: 82

This month last year: 0
Median Sales Price

142,500 For more information\ about Louisville Real Estate or to work with the hardest working Real Estate Team in Louisville Kentucky “The Medley Sokoler Team” head to http://www.WeSellLouisville.com

Spend the Winter getting Your Louisville Home Ready to Sell!

2011-12-27T20:57:00-07:00

Starting just days from now and continuing thru early March Louisville Home Sellers will be thinking about selling their Kentuckiana homes. If you're one of them don't spend the winter months thinking about it. Spend the time preparing your home. Even if you don't want to sell you'll be thank full you spent the time fixing and cleaning it up. The peak buying time in Louisville starts in March and continues through late July and into August. So waiting for March to start preparing your house is already too late! So well before you put up the 'For Sale' sign in the front yard spend the winter doing a little spring cleaning. 1) DE-Clutter - Get rid of the things you don't want to move to the new house. 2) Pack up deer heads, favorite collections, photographs, trophies, stuffed animals. 3) Clean out the closets, basements, garages, and attics. 4) Get rid of personal pictures of you and the family. It will keep a buyers attention on the space in the house and keep them from trying to figure out if they know you. 5) Make a list of the items you need to repair.... and go to work: a) All items that need calking and painting. ( Baseboards, walls, around the sink, tub and shower, dirty or mildewed grout in the bathroom tile). b) Re-paint rooms with bright colors, Ceiling stains. c) Re-paint sloppy lines where walls meet ceiling d) Any items that are broken or don't work (Ceiling fans, lights, drippy faucets, garage door). Never ask friends what they think of your home. You'll never get a straight answer if they care about your feelings. Instead call a Louisville real estate agent, we look for problem areas and make suggestions. Remember most buyers, especially first time buyers are looking for a move-in ready home and don't want to spend money on repairs. If a buyer is looking for a fix-er-upper they will look at short sales and foreclosures. Bob Sokoler is a former Anchor/Reporter turned Louisville Realtor 7 years ago, and co-owner of The Medley Sokoler Team in Louisville Kentucky. You can learn more about Bob, his Team by clicking Louisville Real Estate.

DO NOT CLICK ON THAT COMPLAINT REPORT!

2011-12-22T19:35:00-07:00

Thousands of people around the country are receiving phony e-mails from a company claiming to be the Better Business Bureau with notice of a written complaint (see a copy of the e-mail below with the link removed). Charlie Mattingly of the Louisville Better Business Bureau tells me “This is a malicious message that has been widely distributed in recent weeks. We've been doing our best to get the word out”! The slime ball(s) behind this latest attack on our computers must think its funny. The letter claims a complaint has been filed from a customer of yours. When you click on the complaint link you apparently infect your computer with a worm or virus. I tried clicking on the link on the link with my Mac to see what happens (knowing the Mac is immune to those types of attacks). Nothing happened. But I did track the link to digitusmarketing.com. The company website claims to help companies create full scale social marketing. I’m not sure if they are behind the malicious e-mail but the results will not have a lot of people pointing their middle fingers at the company. If you receive an e-mail from a friend saying their e-mail had been hacked and it was sending out e-mails without permission you are probably looking at the results of this phony complaint e-mail. Letter I received: Attn: Owner/Manager Here with the Better Business Bureau notifies you that we have been sent a complaint (ID 71185521) from your customer related to their dealership with you. Please open the COMPLAINT REPORT below to obtain the details on this matter and inform us about your position as soon as possible. We hope to hear from you very soon. Faithfully, Arnold Melendez Dispute Counselor?Better Business Bureau Bob Sokoler is a former Anchor/Reporter turned Louisville Realtor 7 years ago, and co-owner of The Medley Sokoler Team in Louisville Kentucky. You can learn more about Bob, his Team by clicking Louisville Real Estate.

Could Louisville Kentucky be the tastiest town in the South?

2011-12-20T06:49:00-07:00

Anyone who lives here knows Louisville has some fantastic restaurants.
Now the rest of the world may soon know about them as well. Southern
living magazine is asking its readers 'what's the tastiest town in the
South'? According to its online page, Southern Living editors and experts gathered
for a summit in their test kitchen and reduced the number of nominees to 10. Louisville
Kentucky, along with cities like Baltimore , New Orleans, Charlottesville and Houston made it into that top 10 list. According to the magazine, the voting by readers will begin
December 23. I'm not sure how they going to keep this from becoming a
popularity contest, if you can vote as many times as possible, cities like Houston,
with a larger population will have a definite advantage. If the voting is based
on merit, restaurants like Seviche, Vincenzo's and Lynn's Paradise Café could
help to put Louisville in the number one spot. The online magazine webpage doesn't say when the results
will be made public, but as slow as the news cycle is over the next few weeks,
a story about which city in the South is the tastiest could make national news
very quickly. That will mean lots of
publicity for the winning city and the nine runner ups which naturally
could translate into more customers for all of Louisville's restaurants! Of course as the saying goes, Louisville's a winner for just
being mentioned in the top 10 list of tastiest cities. But a win would be
another great feather in the cap of this great town! Bob Sokoler is a former Anchor/Reporter turned Louisville Realtor 7 years ago, and co-owner of The Medley Sokoler Team in Louisville Kentucky. You can learn more about Bob, his Team by clicking Louisville Real Estate.

Louisville Real Estate does not slow down for the holidays!

2011-12-11T18:27:00-07:00

“Keep it on or take it off”? Our sellers always ask that question this time of year. “ Should we take our Louisville home off the market during the holidays and cold weather months”? Let’s face it; selling your home during the holiday season can be difficult. You need to keep the house show ready during the time you may be getting ready for a holiday party or when the kids are home from school and have made a mess. As Louisville Realtor ranked 5th for volume of sales, my advice to our sellers is (unless you have no way to keep it clean) always leave the home on the market during the holiday season. Why? Because right now, even during the colder weather, there are people out there who really need to buy a piece of Louisville Real Estate. The fact that some sellers are advised to take their home off the market means a smaller inventory for those buyers to choose from there-by increasing the odds for your home to be chosen. The advice is especially important this year with hundreds of Ford employees moving to the Louisville area for new jobs. In fact, we were out this weekend with a Ford employees looking at homes in several areas of town. We’ve also already sold a number of Louisville homes this month to those buyers who really need a home. I bet my clients are glad they took my advice to stay on the market. Need to sell your home? The Medley Sokoler Team can help. We’re setting new records this year for home sales. See what makes us different at www.WeSellLouisville.com or call me (502) 376-5483. Bob Sokoler is a former Anchor/Reporter turned Louisville Realtor 7 years ago, and co-owner of The Medley Sokoler Team in Louisville Kentucky. You can learn more about Bob, his Team by clicking Louisville Real Estate.

Doug and his Family buy a new Louisville Home

2011-12-04T20:10:00-07:00

Doug and his wife have been looking for a home for months. Our Medley Sokoler Team was thrilled to help Doug and his family find the perfect piece of Louisville Real Estate. For more on Doug's search watch the video. For info on The Medley Sokoler team head to http://weselllouisville.com/