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What You Need to Know Before Purchasing Summer 2019

With consumer confidence high and mortgage rates low, our local home-buying market is hot!  Here are some essential tips to get prepared and stay ahead of the pack as multiple offers and quick sales will rule the summer.

Get pre-approved

The first step in the home-buying process is getting pre-approved with a top lender.  That way, you’ll be all set to make a strong, serious offer when you find the right property.  Contact out in-house lenders at Prosperity Home Mortgage for great rates and service!

Be the first to know

With homes selling quickly, you’ll want to be the first to know about new listings as they hit the market.  Rector Hayden’s top local home search website – RectorHayden.com – is updated at the top of every hour, as is our mobile home-search app.

Do smart searches

It’s easy to do your home search, no matter where you are or how you like to get your information. Download the Rector Hayden Home Search app for iPhone, iPad and Android to get access to every home for sale on our Central Kentucky MLS. Our mobile app allows you to search based on plenty of different criteria. Use our app and find homes that fit within two different commute times (ex: close to work and close to school!).

Download our mobile app here on Google Play or here and here on Apple Store. You can save searches and receive alerts for homes that match your criteria!

Get to know your ideal location

As you narrow things down, visit your preferred neighborhoods and talk with neighbors and local businesses. To learn more about current issues and any concerns, contact the local neighborhood association.

Open House season is upon us

It’s an exciting time of year to explore your options. Check out our upcoming Open House list anytime at RectorHayden.com.

Make your first offer your best offer

It’s a seller’s market. You’ll want to discuss with your Rector Hayden Agent how to tailor your offer to appeal best to a seller.   An experienced agent can make all the difference in your negotiations!

Estimate the Value of your HOME

Click here to see an estimate or call your Realtor at Rector Hayden to get a more specific home value report.

Know your Market

Ask your Realtor to investigate our neighborhood, community trends, and give you a market report. You can also see the month of June’s market trends here!

 

curated by Keith Rector

 

 

Categories
Home Buying Tips Home Insights Home Selling Tips Newsletter Featurettes

What You Need to Know Before Purchasing This Summer

With consumer confidence high and mortgage rates low, our local home-buying market is hot!  Here are some essential tips to get prepared and stay ahead of the pack as multiple offers and quick sales will rule the summer.

Get pre-approved

The first step in the home-buying process is getting pre-approved with a top lender.  That way, you’ll be all set to make a strong, serious offer when you find the right property.  Contact HomeServices Lending for great rates and service!

Be the first to know

With homes selling quickly, you’ll want to be the first to know about new listings as they hit the market.  Rector Hayden’s top local home search website – RectorHayden.com – is updated at the top of every hour, as is our mobile home-search app. You can save searches and receive alerts for homes that match your criteria!

Do smart searches

It’s easy to do your home search, no matter where you are or how you like to get your information. Download the Rector Hayden Home Search app for iPhone, iPad and Android to get access to every home for sale on our Central Kentucky MLS. Our mobile app allows you to search based on plenty of different criteria. Use our app and find homes that fit within two different commute times (ex: close to work and close to school!).

Get to know your ideal location

As you narrow things down, visit your preferred neighborhoods and talk with neighbors and local businesses. To learn more about current issues and any concerns, contact the local neighborhood association.

Open House season is upon us

It’s an exciting time of year to explore your options. Check out our upcoming Open House list anytime at RectorHayden.com.

Make your first offer your best offer

It’s a seller’s market. You’ll want to discuss with your Rector Hayden Agent how to tailor your offer to appeal best to a seller.   An experienced agent can make all the difference in your negotiations!

 

curated by Keith Rector

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Neighborhood Insights

Jefferson Street Soiree

Hidden between the historic downtown neighborhoods of Lexington, is an revitalized gem of entertainment, dining, and community support… Jefferson Street.

A prime street running parallel to Broadway, Jefferson Street holds rich history for Lexington, KY.

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Over the last several years Jefferson Street has evolved into a true restaurant and entertainment district and is now home to a variety of locally owned and celebrated businesses including: The Grey Goose, Stella’s Kentucky Deli, Nick Ryan’s Saloon, Wagon Bones Grill, Wine + Market, Enoteca, The Blue Heron Steakhouse, Chase Tap Room, The Green Lantern Bar, County Club Restaurant, West Sixth Brewing and Smithtown Seafood.  Prior to 2008, The Green Lantern and Stella’s were the only two establishments in operation.  Bookended by West Sixth Brewing at the north end of Jefferson and Stella’s and Wagon Bones on the south end, patrons can explore everything from white tablecloth dining to eclectic music venues and tap rooms.

Rector Hayden REALTORS® very own Whitney Baxter (Relocation Coordinator) and June Laves (Marketing Specialist) were lucky enough to be able to volunteer at the VisitLEX + Keeneland Event – The Jefferson Street Soirée this year!

The event is held annually to celebrate both the ending of the Keeneland Yearling Sales prior to the meets in October – and the release of Lexington’s favorite traveling companion – the Beyond Grits Local Restaurant Guide!

Baxter and Laves handed out the brand new 2016-2017 guides to street fair guests as they perused local craft beer and food from the area vendors. Local favorites like Blue Stallion Brewery, West Sixth, as well as Nick Ryan’s and Wagon Bones had samples and small plates for guests to enjoy. Families and friends milled about enjoying live music at each end of the street fair, the south stage being sponsored by Lexington Parks & Recreation.

We also managed to grab some photos of the great people enjoying the evening at the Jefferson Street Soiree.

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