Owensboro, KY Real Estate News

Please enjoy this short visit highlighting the amenities offered in The Lake Forest Subdivision  located in Owensboro,Kentucky   Lake Forest  is a newer subdivision in Owensboro,KY and  is located off of Highway 54. and near Fairview Drive. It is also very convenient to shopping and is in a growing area of Owensboro, Kentucky.  The new state of the art hospital is going to be built in that area and completed within the next 4.5 years.   There are approximately 324 lots and many have homes on them.  There are many new homes being built and some for sale.  This neighborhood offers a private walking area, a swimming pool, tennis and volley ball and basketball courts.  The prices of these homes varies according to size and location.  Please feel free to call me or email me for further infor... 05/29/2008

Welcome to Owensboro,Kentucky and surrounding areas.  This is just a sampling of the listing I have coming soon.  Are you a horse Lover?  Do you have some horses that need a really good home?  Well the one that I am working on in Owensboro,KY has a Riding arena and a big barn with horse stalls, water , electricity and everything else to keep your horses as well as you happy! This is going to have 18+ acres and a very large custom built home that will exceed the needs of a discrimminating buyer!  Could you use 4 bedrooms and 4 full baths?  Would you like to be just outside the city limits of Owensboro,Kentucky?  If this entices you, then you you need to be watching my blogs or email me or call me for specifics.  This JUST MAY BE THE  the Farm wih acreage that YOU are looking for!  Call ... 05/04/2008

Just a Few Facts About Owensboro,Kentucky ~Owensboro,KY is the third largest city in KY. ~was voted by Sports Illustrated as "Best Sports Town in Kentucky" ~Owensboro was named after Colonel Abraham Owen. (his name was actually shortened) ~Owensboro is located in the crook of the bend in the Ohio River and known as The "Yellow Banks." ~Has operated under a City Manager form of government since 1954. (Hey! that's older than me!) ~considers itself The BBQ Capitol of the World. ( Ever had M-u-t-t-o-n?) ~Hosts a international BBQ Festival and competition every second weekend in May.(can't wait to go, maybe I'll see you there?) ~is known as the "Festival City" ~In the summer months Owensboro offers it Friday after 5 which is then a weekly event of free outdoor concerts on it's riverfront dow... 04/14/2008

The following is a brief list of some points of interest in Owensboro,Kentucky. I may later add to this or even write another post about it.  Let me know if you have any other points of interest that you would like me to add.  Just email them to me at your convenience.     ~Ben Hawes State Park~ ~Yellow Creek Park~ ~River Park Center- Self-Guided Walking Tour~ ~International Blue Grass Music Museum~ ~Western Kentucky Botanical Garden~ ~Glover Cary Bridge~ ~William H. Natcher Bridge~ ~Largest Sassafras Tree~ Please be sure to email me any other points of interest you would like me to include here.  Feel free to let me know what you think about them and send me any photos you may want me to share. Vickie McCartney,Realtor Home Realty GMAC~ Owensboro, Kentucky   04/12/2008

Owensboro, Kentucky's ~2008 Summer Events of Interest~ Don't miss out! Make it a point to mark your calendar ahead of time so you don't miss the fun filled events being offered in Owensboro,Kentucky   7th Annual Bluegrass Returns to its RootsApril 10 & 12, 2008 International Bar-B-Q FestivalMay 9 & 10, 2008 Friday After 5May 23-August 29, 2008 Sunset SeriesMay 23-August 29, 2008 Yellowbanks Dulcimer FestivalJune 6-June 8, 2008 International Mystery Writers FestivalJune 12-June 22, 2008 River of Music Festival (ROMP)June 26-June 28, 2008 Family Freedom Fireworks FestivalJuly 3, 2008 Celebration of the American SpiritJuly 4, 2008 Daviess Co. Lions Club FairJuly 11-29, 2008 Dust BowlJuly 18-26, 2008 Big BugsAugust 3-October 26, 2008 Multi-Cultural FestivalAugust 16, 2008 Grillin & Chillin ... 04/12/2008

I have had many potential buyers ask me, "Why should I get qualified or pre-approved for a loan before I even find a home?"  They may further state, when I bought my first home, my agent "never even suggested that. She just took me in her car and we drove me all around and the when I found something I liked, I applied for my home loan."  Yes, I do ask certain pre-qualifying questions first. Depending on the answers, and the amount of house payment desired,  determines if I should show them homes right now.  For example,  If a buyer doesn't have any money, has a low credit score, and doesn't  have a job, WHY in the world would I tempt them with something they can't have? It is setting a buyer up for failure and disappointment!  Well, in one particular situation, the buyer was wanting to ... 04/02/2008

The snow was almost melted away the day these photos were taken in the Wonderful Woodcrest Subdivision In Owensboro, Kentucky.  Earlier I had posted some photos of a "snowy" day here.   This is a street view of the subdivision.  On any given day, many neighbors are out walking and enjoying the views and the beautiful lake.   You can see the small remains of the recent snowfall. This is one of the lake views I took while out walking and enjoying this wonderful and scenic neighborhood.    Here is another view of the lake in Woodcrest Subdivision in Owensboro,Kentucky also known as the "Festival City" Ride by and take a look! There are some buildings lots and homes available.  Just visit my website and then email me or call me for a inside look.   Come on out sometime and visit the Wonderf... 03/28/2008

Did you know that Owensboro, Kentucky is the home of the world's largest Sassafras Tree?  Well, it is.  This natural wonder is almost 300 years old and it measures over 100 feet tall with over 21 feet in circumference. It is one of the first things we came to find during our relocation and home search.  It was very interesting especially  for my husband and son, as my son is an Arborist and together they have planted over 1000 trees just this year. This natural wonder right in the heart of Owensboro, Ky is located on Fredericka Street which is one of the busiest streets and a main thoroughfare in town.  Call or email me,Vickie McCartney, if you are coming this way, I would love to take you to see it! It really is pretty amazing to see. I have included a recipe from wikipedia for sassafr... 03/27/2008

Here are a few photos of "Snowy" Days in Woodcrest Subdivision in Owensboro,KY (Wait until later and I will post some "Sunny" Days....) There are actually many lots for sale that you could build on.  Just contact me by email for prices(they vary by size) if you are interested. There are also a few houses for sale in this neighborhood, just go to my website and preview all the listings for sale in Owensboro, KY. Or you can email me(VickieMcCartney.com) for any specifics or call me at 27-315-5354. I will be happy to help you.  You could even comment right back here on this post if you'd like. Until next time....... Vickie McCartney,Realtor Home Realty GMAC~ Owensboro, Kentucky 03/15/2008

 This is a continuation from a previous post "Listing like Crazy"  because there were a lot of listings for the Owensboro,KY area the week of 3-3-08 through 3-10-08 as per local MLS statistics.  This information is provided to give you a better understanding of the Owensboro,KY market, and YES Houses are listing and selling contrary to popular belief! (the first 22 new listings for this specific week are on my previous post) 23)  181 Partridge Lop 24)  6580 Harmony Drive 25)  10229 Hwy 231 26)  6145 Alma Court 27)  1111Cedar Street 28)  4883 Pleasant grove Rd. 29)  4036 Fogle Drive 30)  1610 East 19th Street 31)  6583 Harmony Drive 32)  2964 Waterside Way 33)  3242 Reid Rd. 34)  3155 Bridle Way 36)  334 Resolution Way 36)  2220 Eastland Drive 37)  1612 Hill Avneue 38)  4427 Wilderness T... 03/11/2008

Now let's take a look at the Owensboro, Ky properties that listed in the SAME  week (3-3-08--03-10-08solds)(see my previous post called Selling Like Hotcakes) The following lists(s) are according to our local MLS statistics only and are provides to give you a better understanding fo this specific market, and YES house are listing and selling! To learn more about any of the following homes, Call me, Vickie McCartney -I will be happy to show you any of them or provide more information) As you can see, our market is GREAT!  Look at all these listings just in 1 week.... (1/2 willfollow on next blog!)unless I can figure how to fit these all on this blog..........) 1)  2101 Westview Drive  2)  5240 Hillview Drive 3)  2136 Lovell Drive 4)  8865 Sacra Drive 5)  4910 Grandview Drive 6)  9478 Joh... 03/11/2008

Owensboro,Kentucky homes are selling like hotcakes.  Don't listen to the media, they are selling here!  Just this past week alone, according to our local MLS statistics,  the following properties actually closed in Daviess County,Owensboro,KY. These are provided to give you a better understanding of this specific market,  and YES houses are selling! To learn more about pricing a home to buy or sell, please call Vickie McCartney at 270-315-5354 or email me today! The following properties sold between $40,000 and up to the $330,000 price ranges. So all price ranges are selling!!  Check out the list below.      1)  2100 Griffith Pl. W. 2)  2158Pin Oak Drive 3)  989 West 1st/Sycamore 4)  1414 Robin Road 5)  518 East 5th Street 6)  2020 Viola Gardens 7)  5233 Lanewood Drive 8)  3150 Allen St... 03/11/2008

Oh!  Look at the little "Snowbabies".....in their own back yard in the snow.  Well, they are not actually snow babies, but they are in the snow -They are so snuggly and they are "best friends" and they live for and totally trust each other too.  They are with each other every step of the way. They are simply enjoying each other in the snow. Don't they just have the life? Did you get a chance to get out and play in your own neighborhood and frolic in the snow? These two furry friends are named Jillie, she is the Golden Retriever, and Bela is the yellow lab. They are actually my daughter's dogs, and she really acts like they are her daughters... my daughter has a form of Autism, she is 26 years old  and these dogs truly are her life! She lives for them and is very attached to them. The ho... 03/08/2008

  Well let me first begin with this: this is all new to me too.   When I first came to Owensboro,KYso many people here and from other places asked me if "I tried the mutton yet."  Well, being the city girl that I am, I had no idea what they were talking about, and once I figured out what it was, I wanted no parts of it.   I thought WHY would I even want to eat it?  It just didn't sound appealing. I thought, Just shoot me!! But, then I got to thinking, maybe I should just have an open mind and with a little coercion from my husband on one of our house hunting trips, we decided to see what everyone was raving about.  I mean a Realtor should know what they are talking about, right? How can I tell people about something if I don't experience it myself, right? (I really had to convince mysel... 03/06/2008