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Richmond, KY Real Estate News

By Lizette Fitzpatrick, Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
(Lizette Realty - Richmond KY)
Question: Lizette, I've been told that it usually takes 4 -6 months to build a house. Will I have to wait that long? I only need one that is about 1500 square feet. That seems like a long time.  Mike A. Answer: Mike A., It really depends on the builder and the weather. Well... maybe the sub-contractors too. I just closed on a house today that took just a little over a month to build. I asked the builder what was the fastest house he ever built start to finish and he said '14 days!' What was amazing was the quality of this builder's homes. Absolutely top quality. One of my home inspectors said the quality was unusual for a smaller home. There was pride in the workmanship. Not even a bad spot of paint anywhere during my final walk-through. The difference may be that the builder has his ow...
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By Erby Crofutt, The Central Kentucky Home Inspector, Lexington KY
(B4 U Close Home Inspections&Radon Testing (www.b4uclose.com))
Hey, What's That Spring Up There For? During today's Richmond Kentucky Home Inspection, as I started to test the garage door, my client asked, "Hey, What's that spring up there for? He was asking about the large coiled spring over the garage door. The one that DIDN'T balance the door in the half open positon when I disconnected it from the opener. It's there as a counterbalance spring.  It's meant to help the opener lift the door AND to help you lift the door if there is no opener or there's a power outage. When it's properly adjusted, the door should balance in the half open position when it's disconnected from the opener.  If the spring is NOT properly adjusted your opener may be working harder than it should or you'll have a heck of time opening the door when the power goes out. Ever...
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By Lizette Fitzpatrick, Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
(Lizette Realty - Richmond KY)
 KODAK Moment - Wood Bridges That are Vanishing From Madison County KY As I was looking for one of my favorite pictures to enter into the Kodak Moment contest, I found this favorite moment that I had one summer day in Madison County KY. I had been out touring homes with a client near US 25 in Richmond and after I drove across this wood bridge I stopped to take a few pictures for later. Good thing I did. Now this bridge is gone. Yes, it's not even there now. Hard to imagine that something this beautiful is gone.   Most of the wooden bridges I remember seeing all my life in Madison County have vanished. Over the years, I have taken pictures of old stores, bridges and buildings all around Madison County and Richmond. I'm always sad to see that now they are gone too. That's progress, I gues...
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By Lizette Fitzpatrick, Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
(Lizette Realty - Richmond KY)
Star Mortgage - Richmond KY - Star Property Management - Bev Maybrier New home buyers or investors are making plans while the interest rates are historically low to purchase properties. One place to check in first when you are shopping for financing is Star Mortgage. Take care of all your day to day property duties with Star Property Management. President/Owner, Bev Maybrier will be happy to talk with you about how her company can help with your mortgage and management needs. For financing, Bev can assist you with:    FHA VA RHS  Conventional loans  KY Housing down payment assistance Star Mortgage can provide financing for any property in Kentucky.   Investors also use Star Mortgage services to obtain financing for apartments, duplexes, land and commercial properties.  Kentucky is famou...
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By Lizette Fitzpatrick, Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
(Lizette Realty - Richmond KY)
116 Summer Glen Ct Richmond KY 40475 For Sale $280,000 / Price reduced! Magnificent 2 story Brick Home with 2 Master Bedrooms. Total 5 Bedrooms, 4 1/2 Baths, unfinished walkout basement, family room with fireplace, formal dining room, library room, screened back deck overlooks a large scenic landscaped lot on quiet cul de sac. Crown molding throughout.  Awesome neighborhood less than a mile to Richmond Centre and I-75 for shopping,  the cinema and restaurants.   REQUEST A KENTUCKY RELOCATION PACKET! Finding a new Kentucky home has never been so easy! Just click on the link below. LEXINGTON KY RESIDENTIAL HOMES FOR SALE  RICHMOND KY RESIDENTIAL HOMES FOR SALE    Lizette Fitzpatrick- Principal Broker at Lizette Realty. For more information on Kentucky Horse Farms and Lexington KY real est...
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By Lizette Fitzpatrick, Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
(Lizette Realty - Richmond KY)
 Richmond KY Cinemark - Richmond Centre -Movies in 40475 It's hard to believe that two years have already passed since the grand opening of Richmond Centre Cinemark in Richmond KY. I had been invited along with hundreds of other folks to attend the Grand opening party. A light snow fall fell on our heads as we anxiously waited on the sidewalk for the doors to open at 6:30PM. It was the coldest night of the season but it had the feel of a Christmas Eve. The excitement was contagious as we all shivered in our shoes! Brrrr! It was really a long line that no one seemed to mind since tickets, popcorn, drinks and a movie of our choice was on the house!   Once inside, we were amazed at the new smell mixed with popcorn and feel of the lavish interior. We were like kids in a candy store! The man...
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By Lizette Fitzpatrick, Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
(Lizette Realty - Richmond KY)
 I'm usually good at guessing how things are going to turn out. Every now and then, I get blind-sided by someone or something. Wouldn't it be nice to always know what was going to happen with each of our offers? Like what is the magic number to get an offer accepted? I have to admit that I can usually get pretty close in a guess of what the price of the deal will be. Couldn't that save lots of time if I was right every time?? Today, I have been working on two different offers. One was accepted and I was $1000 off in my prediction. My first time home buyer is totally excited!  The second offer is still being negotiated and I'm wondering if it will get finished tonight. Looks like we are going into over-time. I'm hoping the delay is a good sign. I wonder what Psychic Hal would say about t...
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By Shanna Perino, Certified Professional Organizer/Licensed Realtor
(A Sense of Order - Organizing for the Home and Office)
A couple of weeks ago, I stopped by the Madison County Humane Society in Richmond, Kentucky, to drop off some donation items from a client.  While I was there, I said hello to the critters and got suckered in to playing with one of the residents.  Axel, an orange tabby grabbed my attention by being the most vocal, so I let him out for some play time.  This guy was SO friendly that I just had to give him a plug.  He just wanted some lovin' and attention and stuck around a solid 15 minutes of serious brushing for .  After he got his fill of love, he ventured out to explore the rest of the room and socialize with some of his neighbors.  The Madison County Humane Society is a great group of volunteers who run a no-kill, foster-based operation.  Whenever possible, their animals live in foste...
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By Lizette Fitzpatrick, Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
(Lizette Realty - Richmond KY)
 Richmond KY Open House Sunday 2 - 4 / 305 Amy Christopher Way / Condo For Sale $132,000  Tired of yard work or shoveling snow? Come see this well-cared for, bright, spacious 2 bedroom condo with 2 baths. Kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances and Family Room w/ gas log fireplace. 1500 Sq.Ft. Close to EKU, downtown, shopping, and parks. Nestled on quiet street.      REQUEST A KENTUCKY RELOCATION PACKET! Berea KY Residential Homes For Sale  Richmond KY Residential Homes For Sale Finding a new Kentucky home has never been so easy!   Lizette Fitzpatrick - Principal Broker at Lizette Realty. 859.979.2834 email@lizette.us For more information on Kentucky Horse Farms, Richmond and Lexington KY real estate click on Lizette.us. Copyright © 2010 By Lizette Fitzpatrick, All Rights Reserved  Richmo...
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By Lizette Fitzpatrick, Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
(Lizette Realty - Richmond KY)
 3496 Lexington Rd Richmond KY 40475 - Commercial Lot For Sale $71,500 Commercial lot in a convenient location on the corner of Lower Hines Creek Rd and US 25 N (Lexington Rd). Zoned UC4. Vacant land that is partially fenced. More Land For Sale In Madison County           To take a look at some of the most exqusite Lexington KY horse farms for sale now. Click this link...  Lexington KY Farms For Sale  Read the Herald Leader Interview with Lizette Realty discussing Kentucky Relocation. REQUEST A KENTUCKY RELOCATION PACKET! Finding a new Kentucky home has never been so easy! Just click on the link below. Lexington kY Residential Homes For Sale Lizette Fitzpatrick- Principal Broker at Lizette Realty. For more information on Kentucky Horse Farms and Lexington KY real estate click on Lizette...
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By Lizette Fitzpatrick, Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
(Lizette Realty - Richmond KY)
Pay It Forward - Support For Our Local Business Babes Society Auction Last year, I joined a small group of women business owners that all live and work in Madison County Kentucky. The group is the Business Babes Society. I had no idea that I would truly enjoy the unique blend of women that have chosen to band together to network. Many of the businesses are operating on a shoestring budget and really have little money for marketing. It helps to barter services and refer between each other. This has really been a great year for me in real estate and I have been contributing in small ways to help the other members. One has been sharing how to use Send Out Cards in their businesses to provide appreciation marketing, a contact management system and residual income. The extra income could be ...
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By Lizette Fitzpatrick, Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
(Lizette Realty - Richmond KY)
While cleaning out under my sink, I had a blog post idea pop into my head after running across this old can of Never Dull. Plus, it fit's well into the We blog anything under the kitchen sink contest. It must have been at least 25 years old and has lived almost everywhere I have. My life is sort of like this and is Never Dull. Each day in my real estate world is different and unique.  Even my assistant Jane will tell you that it is certainly Never Dull at our office. At Lizette Realty we are very much like Never Dull...unique, completely safe for all clients, we try to leave no residue, we will not scratch or corrode, we are super fast, effective and easy to use. We promise to never be dull.              To take a look at some of the most exqusite Lexington KY horse farms for sale now. ...
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By Lizette Fitzpatrick, Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
(Lizette Realty - Richmond KY)
Richmond Pottery Festival and Kids Fest - Irvine McDowell Park - Richmond KY - Crimson Duval The best kept secrets around for a place to find great handmade pottery is the Richmond Pottery Festival. There is something for everyone and also a Kids Fest that is presented byMeijers. The location is in historic Irvine McDowell Park right on Lancaster Ave. One of the featured potters is Richmond KY artist Crimson Duval. I found out about her pottery a few years ago when I bought one piece at an event where I was displaying my own art. This one item has kept me intrigued to the point I wanted to start a collection of her artistic style of functional dishware.  Commissioned dishware can also be designed if you wish to have more matched pieces of a specific piece of Crimson's designs.  I feel t...
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By Lizette Fitzpatrick, Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
(Lizette Realty - Richmond KY)
 The Wooden Bridge That Vanished From Madison County - Richmond KY I grew up in Madison County and there were many special things I remember from living here so long. One thing that I like to find are wooden bridges. I wish when I was younger that I had taken a few more pictures of some of the cool bridges around Richmond KY. There were a few wooden ones and also a swinging bridge or two that we would hang out on. This one pictured was off US 25 South near Richmond Auto Parts and a junkyard back in the day. It was a road that crossed over the railroad track. A few years ago, I remembered to stop by and only took  4 or 5 pictures on a summer's day. Now wish I had taken more! I used one for the header on my newsletter then forgot where I had the file on my computer. I discovered it again!...
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By Lizette Fitzpatrick, Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
(Lizette Realty - Richmond KY)
 The most fun way to drive to Lexington KY from Richmond KY is to take KY 169 (Tates Creek Rd) to Valley View and ride the famous ferry across the Kentucky River. Every creek in Kentucky has a road beside it. Well... not all, but most of them do. Kentucky is second behind Alaska for the state with the most waterways. How did the roads develop? I have to wonder if they first had Indians and settlers walking along them to get to the next settlement. The paths became wider over time with wagons and carriages. Later were paved in asphalt to become our modern day roads. One of my favorite ones is Tates Creek Road between Richmond and Lexington. The trees are a green tunnel that has a leafy ceiling in the spring and summer. Later in the fall turns into a multi-color petals that swirl around y...
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By Lizette Fitzpatrick, Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
(Lizette Realty - Richmond KY)
Richmond KY Homes For Sale - 40475 - Lizette Realty Another Lizette Realty listing is pending to close! Exciting news for my seller! Sad news if you had your eye on this beauty, but waited to go tour and make an offer. The good news is that there are a few more good homes in the 40475 area for you to buy. Interest rates are still low and the time is now to make an offer. Take a look at these Richmond KY homes for sale: Other Richmond KY Homes For Sale In This Price Range    603 Gosling Ct Richmond KY 40475 - PENDING Located in Richmond KY. Located in the Fieldstone Subdivision off Four Mile Road. Easy access to Robert Martin Bypass and I-75. Close to shopping, schools, churches, restaurants, parks and businesses. In fact 603 Gosling Ct. is convenient to EVERYTHING!! Enchanting Southern ...
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By Lizette Fitzpatrick, Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
(Lizette Realty - Richmond KY)
I hear you knocking but you can't come in... The other day as we were working in the office, Jane, my assistant said, "Lizette come in here, there is a bird that keeps pecking on the window!" I thought she was kidding. So I came into her office to see since I could clearly hear some tapping on the glass. Over and over he tapped on our window and would perch himself in the tree to look into the window. He did seem to want to hang around and wasn't afraid of us. Grabbing one of my cameras, I was able to snap this picture of him.   I believe he was an American Goldfinch. It was nice to see him and wonder what the message was that day. Maybe, it was just for us to slow down and take a break. Real estate can be a stressful business. Don't take things so seriously. We did get a good laugh fro...
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By Lizette Fitzpatrick, Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
(Lizette Realty - Richmond KY)
 Dad, I stopped by to see you today. Yes, I know...it's been a long time. Last September maybe. I know I don't need a reason to visit your grave but when I was here last, I wanted to show you the car I had bought. You are the car collector....not me. I just like having one at a time. Did you like it? It drives like a dream. You always have that grin for me. Our funny secret grin. You are never far away and your thoughts are my thoughts. Fathers' Day is not special anymore to me, it's just another day. I try to ignore it and rush through that day. I miss that grin and laugh of yours. Has it been 15 years since I've heard it? Seems like yesterday... You taught me how to become a good person. How to trust others, be truthful and how to be loyal. You prepared me to be the businesswoman I am...
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By Lizette Fitzpatrick, Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
(Lizette Realty - Richmond KY)
 Multimedia Design Artist Mike Mathews Offers Professional PC Repair In Central KY I'd like to introduce Mike Mathews to my Central Kentucky readers. Mike has provided excellent PC repair and set up a computer network in Lizette Realty. Everything is running like new again! We are totally impressed with his skills and would be happy to refer him to others that are in need of a design artist or computer solutions.  ~Lizette~   Mike Mathews shares his story... In 1997, I had never even heard of the Internet. I took my first job as a graphic designer and was plopped down in front of what was considered a state of the art computer. To service these PCs you needed a specialist and, believe it or not, those specialists charged $500 per hour. After several $1500+ repair bills, I decided to inv...
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By Lizette Fitzpatrick, Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
(Lizette Realty - Richmond KY)
116 Summer Glen Ct Richmond KY 40475 For Sale $299,999 Magnificent 2 story Brick Home with 2 Master Bedrooms. Total 5 Bedrooms, 4 1/2 Baths, unfinished walkout basement, family room with fireplace, formal dining room, library room, screened back deck overlooks a large scenic landscaped lot on quiet cul de sac. Crown molding throughout.  Awesome neighborhood less than a mile to Richmond Centre and I-75 for shopping,  the cinema and restaurants.   REQUEST A KENTUCKY RELOCATION PACKET! Finding a new Kentucky home has never been so easy! Just click on the link below. LEXINGTON KY RESIDENTIAL HOMES FOR SALE  RICHMOND KY RESIDENTIAL HOMES FOR SALE    Lizette Fitzpatrick- Principal Broker at Lizette Realty. For more information on Kentucky Horse Farms and Lexington KY real estate  click on Liz...
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