Cathy Mattingly

Real Estate Posts

Is the housing market going to collapse?

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As a Realtor, I get asked this question - and its cousins - all the time: is the housing market going to collapse like it did in 2008? Can prices keep going up? Are prices going to come back down? Is this a bubble? Obviously, I don't have a crystal ball, but I don't think we'll see a crash. And I ... Continue Reading » about Is the housing market going to collapse?

Come Home to Kentucky for the Lakes

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Daniel Boone famously said, "Heaven must be a Kentucky kind of place." Hundreds of years later, Kentucky is still stunningly beautiful, whether you're in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky, the rolling bluegrass of Central Kentucky or really anywhere in the state, you'll find nature showing off. ... Continue Reading » about Come Home to Kentucky for the Lakes

Making the Right Move: A Checklist for Homebuyers

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Whether you are a A Case of Cold Feet: How to Handle the First Time Homebuyer or an experienced homeowner, buying a new home is always stressful. Here’s a handy checklist of six things you can do up front to make the process a lot easier. Before you start packing, here’s what you need to ... Continue Reading » about Making the Right Move: A Checklist for Homebuyers

Make It Sparkle: Eight Tips for Adding Instant Curb Appeal

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When home buyers drive your neighborhood, or when Realtors are previewing for their clients, what do they see? You never get a second chance to make a first impression, so make sure your home has the The Wow Factor: Seven Quick Curb Appeal Tips that makes people go “wow.” Take a walk around your ... Continue Reading » about Make It Sparkle: Eight Tips for Adding Instant Curb Appeal

Ready, Set, Sell: Checklist for Home Sellers

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You want to sell your home in the shortest possible time for the highest possible price, right? Of course that is every seller’s goal and it’s your Realtor’s goal as well. So here’s a handy 7 Additional Quick Fixes To Make A Great First Impression When Selling A Home you need to do to make that ... Continue Reading » about Ready, Set, Sell: Checklist for Home Sellers

Buying in a sellers’ market

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You’ve probably heard that the real estate market in Central Kentucky is HOT. We just don’t have enough homes for people who want to purchase. This lack of inventory means that the houses that do come on the market (assuming they are well-priced for location and condition) sell very quickly, often ... Continue Reading » about Buying in a sellers’ market

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