Anchorage Independant School District Ranked Number One in Kentucky   As many of us here in Anchorage Ky expected, the Kentucky Performance Rating for Educational Progress — K-PREP test results confirmed Anchorage Independant School District as the number one school district in Kentucky. Historically tops in the state of Kentucky, Anchorage School has been supplying Louisville with some of the brightest students in the land. Most people looking to buy a home in Anchorage KY, or who have recently purchased a home in Anchorage, are probably most interested in the performance of the school.  Thats' what brought me and my family to Anchorage 15 years ago. Located less than twenty minutes from the center of Louisville, Anchorage is home to many local executives and an easy commute for local... 11/11/2012

Anchorage, KY - A Great Place to Call Home   Anchorage is located in eastern Jefferson County and is a park- like community of approximately 3000 people and 850 residences. Here historic homes, country estates, and smaller homes can be found side by side. Typically the homes are situated on larger lots, and range in price from $200,000 to over $1,000,000. Although Anchorage is situated only 20 miles from downtown Louisville, it has retained its historical character and charm. To preserve the character of the town, an Anchorage Historic District was created and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. The boundaries of the district have since been extended to include most of the town. The heavily shaded city with mature oak trees and magnolias provide a noticeable cool... 11/11/2011

Anchorage, Kentucky is a city located within the boundaries of Louisville, Kentucky, and is known as one of Louisville’s most prominent and desirable neighborhoods.  The area is known for its exquisite homes, beautiful greenery, and their award-winning public school.  Located off LaGrange Road in the East End, nearly 3,000 residents call this luxurious town home, including a few famous folks – the most notable being John Schnatter, the founder and CEO of Papa John’s.  Schnatter owns about 6% of the land in Anchorage and has restored a rail station, three historic buildings, and has plans to build a bank and an upscale restaurant.  The Anchorage Trail opened in June 2008 and was also developed by the famous “Papa John.” Anchorage has some of the most beautiful, lush greenery in the Louis... 11/04/2011

    Beneath a canopy of oak and magnolias, you will find one the most upscale, desirable neighborhoods in all of Kentucky. Anchorage is a beautiful community dedicated to family, neighbors, its school, the environment, its pets, and horses. Most would say a twenty-year stay is common, however fifty years is not uncommon.     Quick Facts: Located within the city of Louisville in eastern Jefferson County Over 200 years old Home to some of the area's wealthiest citizens Papa John's Pizza founder John Schnatter is a resident and owns about 6% of the land in Anchorage 2,200+ residents, 730+ households    School Infomation Anchorage Independent School is within the city Eastern High School   Real Estate Anchorage features some of the most beautiful, exquistite archetecture in the entire city... 06/21/2011

If you are still following along, I hope you are learning a few things about the process to buying a home.  In my last article, I discussed strategies to keep your home search efficient and stress-free.  If you missed it, you can view it here. Now we will talk about negotiating the best deal for you. There are many rules you need to follow along the way to getting the best deal on a home. 1. Always be open and honest with your agent about what you want and like in a home.  Your agent should always have your best interest at heart and will help make that dream a reality, but his or or her third party negotiation on your behalf will put just enough distance between your emotions and the seller's desire for a higher price. 2. If an owner or agent representing an owner is present when you a... 09/02/2010

Anchored a short fifteen minute drive from Louisville, the city of Anchorage offers an excellent place for Louisville residents to plant their lives. "Anchorage is a safe harbor: a twenty-year stay is common; fifty years is not uncommon." http://www.cityofanchorage.org/ What makes this small community worth such a commitment? For one, the landscape is gorgeous. Oaks, magnolias, dogwoods, forsythias, jonquils, and tulips paint the countryside, leaving visitors amazed at the beauty of Anchorage.  This breathtaking scenery is home to some of the most beautifully quaint historic homes, country estates, and smaller homes. The community of Anchorage has a unique offering to Louisville residents, as it has "retained its character in the path of the suburban growth of Louisville." The shade of ... 03/01/2010

Louisville experiences below freezing temperatures every winter, but the current arctic blast is unusual in how long it is sticking around! We haven't seen a cold streak this long in the last eight years. Louisville's daily highs will be below freezing for at least the rest of this week if not longer.  The cold can cause a big spike in your utility bills! One of the easiest and fastest ways to increase the energy efficiency of your home is weatherstripping. It may be hard to believe, but those small cracks and openings around doors and windows really can make a big difference in the cost of heating and cooling your home. Many don't realize a 1/8" space between the exterior door and its threshold is almost the same as having a two inch square hole in your wall! And that is just the front... 01/06/2010